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Reason Roundup

Ashley Judd and Seth Meyers Say They Want to Help Sex Workers. They Could Start by Shutting Up.

Plus: climate change defamation suit can proceed, trade deal inches forward, and more…

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 11.26.2019 9:40 AM

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Department of State

John McCain's Cronyist 'Humanitarian' Group: Your Path to Trump's State Department

Kurt Volker, the McCain Institute's well-connected executive director, has been appointed special representative for Ukraine negotiations.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 7.7.2017 12:15 PM

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Sex Trafficking

Cindy McCain's Charities Are Plagued With Scandal and Corruption. Now Trump Wants to Make Her Human Rights Ambassador

Examining McCain's philanthropic past reveals a long history of personal abuse of nonprofit resources, shady connections, and shoddy work.

Reason Staff | 6.20.2017 10:30 AM

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Cindy McCain

Cindy McCain: Crony Philanthropist

From pill theft to cozying up to authoritarians, Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador on human rights has a long history of abusing the system.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 6.20.2017 9:40 AM

Immigration

How a Heartwarming 'Hero Flight Attendant' Meme Helps Donald Trump Deport People

A viral tale of Alaska Airlines staff saving a sex-trafficked teen turns out to be propaganda for federal immigration enforcement.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 2.9.2017 8:20 AM

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