The American Roots Of The World’s Right-Wing Nationalism
On Lever Time, journalist Zack Beauchamp explains how an anti-democratic tradition that began in the U.S. has spread to right-wing governments around the world.
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Are White Nationalists Behind The GOP’s Worker Surveillance Push?
A nonprofit with hate group ties is using a major GOP apparatus to push a controversial employee verification system to crush immigration.
Life After The Google-opoly
A federal judge ruled Google violated antitrust laws to maintain its search-engine monopoly — what happens now?
Is Tim Walz the Real Deal?
On Lever Time, we unpack the career of Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ choice for running mate, and explore how he managed to win over a divided Democratic Party.
Vance Backed Attempts To Gut Dozens of Biden Rules
The vice presidential pick attempted to kill a slate of government protections under an obscure federal law — hinting at the GOP’s corporate vision for the next presidency.
LEVER WEEKLY: When Big Oil Kills Your Family
Advocates are charging Big Oil for climate-related deaths, and more from The Lever this week.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Game On For Workers
Plus, cancer-causing chemicals might get banned, landlords can’t use tech to jack up rent, and climate-minded investors win a legal battle.
When Will The Climate Killers See Their Day In Court?
After an unprecedented wave of deaths caused by climate extremes, advocates are trying to convince courts that fossil fuel companies are criminally responsible for homicide.
How Harris Left Medicare For All Behind
Kamala Harris once championed a true universal health care plan, only to walk it back. Now, nobody knows where she stands.
Airlines Are Still Fighting To Keep Your Money
Airlines turned a new chapter in their ongoing battle against automatic refunds.