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Saudi Inc: The US’s Controversial Ally Is Buying Up America
Capital from the Saudi Kingdom is making big moves in U.S. tech, infrastructure, and NYC real estate. What they own might surprise you.
The Midterms Only Deepened America’s Divide
The elections confirmed the Republicans are a minority party desperately clinging to power.
Caguas, Puerto Rico: Squatter City
Against a backdrop of gentrification, austerity and hurricane wreckage, these activists aren’t just rebuilding their city, they’re reimagining it.
As The Indy’s November issue goes to press, Democrats are on track to gain more than 30 seats and flip…
Can the Constitution Protect the Climate? Youth Suing the Federal Government Hope So
Twenty-one Americans, ages 11 to 22, are suing the federal government over what they say is its willful refusal…
Watch: Live Midterm Election Updates
Track the latest results here with live coverage from Democracy Now and news and commentary from The Indypendent.
Interview: How To Understand Mass Protests, From MLK to the Women’s March
More Americans are protesting than at any time in U.S. history. Longtime organizer and journalist L.A. Kauffman has a new book out that explores what large protests accomplish and how.
Explosive Rage: Why Trump and the GOP Are Embracing Hate
“I am a nationalist,” Donald Trump declared to a roaring crowd in Houston on Monday after insisting his opponents…