- Reuters journalists will face trial for uncovering a massacre of 10 civilians in Myanmar. (“Reuters journalists will face trial for work in Myanmar,” New York Times, April 11, 2018; “Myanmar judge rejects request for dismissal of case against Reuters reporters,” Reuters, April 2, 2018)
- In the final days of the 2016 presidential election, swing voters were bombarded with online anti-Muslim ads funded by right-wing hedge fund billionaire Robert Mercer. (“Robert Mercer backed a secretive group that worked with Facebook and Google to target anti-Muslim ads,” Open Secrets, April 5, 2018)
- The Trump administration and House Republicans are working to fundamentally change the food stamps or SNAP – Supplemental Nutritional Assistance – program by expanding work requirements and limiting eligibility through harsh asset tests. (“Food stamps aren’t a substitute for work,” American Prospect, March 28, 2018)
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