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Billionaires with $1 salaries – and other legal tax dodges the ultrawealthy use to keep their riches
(THE CONVERSATION) Ray Madoff, a Boston College law professor, has written a new book: "The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy." She recently spoke to Kara Miller, host of the podcast "It Turns Out," about how the American tax system has changed over the past 40 years, widening inequalit ... (full story)
Family and friends pay tribute to Akron attorney Archie W. Skidmore
He made the decision to practice law as a teenager, and that’s exactly what Archie Wallace Skidmore did for about 70 years, taking on high-profile cases and scoring numerous wins for his clients, while inspiring others to join the profession, including his three sons.
But on Oct. 2 Skidmore passed away at the age of 98 fol ... (full story)
Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use
(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump is making full use of his pardon power. This year, Trump has issued roughly 1,800 pardons, or nearly six times the number he issued during the four years of his first term. Granted, about 1,500 of them involved individuals charged for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on Congress. Stil ... (full story)
From civil disobedience to networked whistleblowing: What national security truth-tellers reveal in an age of crackdowns
(THE CONVERSATION) Across the world, governments are tightening controls on speech, expanding surveillance and rolling back rights once thought to be secure.
From anti-protest laws and curbs on workers' rights to the growing criminalization of leaks and dissent, the trend is chilling: People who speak out about government wrongd ... (full story)
As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'
When Indiana adopted new U.S. House districts four years ago, Republican legislative leaders lauded them as "fair maps" that reflected the state's communities.
But when Gov. Mike Braun recently tried to redraw the lines to help Republicans gain more power, he implored lawmakers to "vote for fair maps."
Wh ... (full story)