DECONSTRUCTED: How The 2008 Financial Crisis Led To 'The Squad'
The Intercept’s Ryan Grim explores how crises during the Obama administration formed the politics of the Squad.
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SBF’s Victory From Behind Bars
Federal regulators allow a small cryptocurrency firm to vertically integrate, deregulating the industry just like Sam Bankman-Fried wanted.
The Case Of The Missing Health Care Providers
Many health insurers’ online provider directories are inaccurate or out-of-date, to the detriment of patients and health care professionals alike.
Introducing Master Plan
The Lever’s upcoming podcast series exposes the 50-year plot to legalize corruption in America. Listen to the trailer now.
DECONSTRUCTED: The Rise And (First) Fall of Bernie
The Intercept’s Ryan Grim explores the rise of the Squad in this short audio documentary adapted from an excerpt of his new book.
LEVER WEEKLY: “We’re Offering These Goodies To The Justice”
From Clarence Thomas’ potential tax penalties to the complicated history of “Zionism,” here’s a roundup of our reporting from the past week.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Southwest To Pay Up For Holiday Meltdown
Plus, the EPA introduces limits on the toxic gas in the East Palestine disaster, Starbucks has to reopen union-busted locations, and old trees get new safeguards.
Billionaire Gifts To Thomas: Generosity Or Taxable Income?
If billionaires’ largesse was designed to keep the justice on the high court, experts say the money could be considered a taxable payment.
LEVER TIME: We Need To Talk About Zionism
David Sirota sits down with Vox journalist Zack Beauchamp for a candid conversation about the complicated history of Israel’s foundational ideology.
