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These 25 rainbow flag-waiving corporations donated $13.5 million to anti-gay politicians since 2022

In 2023, conservative activists have advanced the theory that major corporations are pushing a radical, pro-LGBTQ agenda onto the country. For example…

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UPDATE: Inside the disturbing investigation of Mika Westwolf's death

In the early hours of March 31, Mika Westwolf, a 22-year-old Indigenous woman, was fatally struck by a Cadillac Escalade while walking on the shoulder…

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Banning book bans

Across the country, right-wing activists are seeking to ban thousands of books from schools and other public libraries. Those promoting the bans often…

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There is always more money for defense contractors

In 2023, Republicans and Democrats are deeply divided on nearly every significant policy issue. But there is an exception to the rule. Both parties can…

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Tennessee Speaker appoints conspiracy theorist to develop state social studies standards

Last week, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R) announced that he had appointed Laurie Cardoza-Moore to serve on the Tennessee Standards…

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"Reimagining political journalism"

Yesterday, Popular Information was featured in the Washington Post as one of a handful of "news outlets reimagining political journalism in smar…

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Mika Westwolf matters

In the early morning of March 31, Mika Westwolf, a 22-year-old Indigenous woman, was walking on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 93, which passes through…

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Last week, major news outlets reported that Target expects to suffer an additional $500 million in losses due to a surge in "organized retail crime…

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UPDATE: New federal lawsuit says Florida book bans are unconstitutional

Since December, Popular Information has detailed the extraordinary number of book bans being pursued in Escambia County, Florida. Much of this activity…

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How a grocery store mega-merger could cost workers millions

In October 2022, Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, reached an agreement to purchase Albertsons, the nation's second-largest supermarket…

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