The besieged nation has a deep-seated culture of graft that has to end if it is to rebuild successfully. There are hopeful signs from Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city and once one of its most corrupt.
Corruption
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How the U.S. Can Fight Corruption After Trump
To combat international graft, America needs to first clean up its own financial institutions.
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Trump Exploited Corruption in Ukraine for His Own Personal Gain
It is difficult to imagine a stronger case for impeachment.
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The New Trump Defense: ‘Yes, He Did It. So What?’
It would normalize corruption, abuse of power, and obstruction of justice.
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Nepotism in the White House
The presidency is the stage on which the drama of power, money, and family is being played out.
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The People Rudy Giuliani Pals Around With
A focus on Romania will demonstrate his defense of corruption.
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Happy Trails, Ryan Zinke
The Interior Secretary be the fourth Trump Cabinet official to resign office while under an ethics investigation.
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House Dems Settle On Big Anti-Corruption Push
Obviously, the House Democrats can pass anything they want in the next Congress but unless it is linked to must-pass legislation, they don’t have a prayer of compelling Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to consider legislation he doesn’t like. Still, the Democrats made a lot of promises on the campaign trail and they have to […]
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Mick Mulvaney Said the Quiet Parts Out Loud
He just told bankers that the way to promote their agenda is to give money to members of Congress.
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The Corruption of a President Who Picks Corporate Winners and Losers
Just as Trump lauded corporations that payed homage to him, he is attacking those he perceives to be a threat.
