Russell Payne

3 weeks ago | salon.com | Russell Payne

While most of the fallout from the destruction of USAID will be felt abroad, journalists who were formerly funded by the agency say that the cuts are likely to enable organized crime and corruption abroad, which ultimately impact everyday Americans. The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project is among the largest international investigative journalism outfits, and up until a few weeks ago, the project received significant funding from USAID.

3 weeks ago | salon.com | Russell Payne

Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive political commentator and social media influencer, announced a primary campaign against Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., last month, promising a mutual aid-focused campaign strategy and striking a generational contrast against the 80-year-old incumbent. Abughazaleh, 26, made a name for herself online, analyzing conservative media at outlets like Media Matters and Mother Jones, frequently antagonizing of right-wing pundits like former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Russell Payne

Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive political commentator and social media influencer, announced a primary campaign against Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., last month, promising a mutual aid-focused campaign strategy and striking a generational contrast against the 80-year-old incumbent. Abughazaleh, 26, made a name for herself online, analyzing conservative media at outlets like Media Matters and Mother Jones, frequently antagonizing of right-wing pundits like former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

3 weeks ago | salon.com | Russell Payne

Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, was banned from running for office Monday after being convicted of embezzlement in criminal court, the Associated Press reported. A Paris court returned the verdict on Monday. It will prevent La Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election unless she wins on appeal. If upheld, Le Pen will also be barred from seeking any other office for five years.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Russell Payne

Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, was banned from running for office Monday after being convicted of embezzlement in criminal court, the Associated Press reported. A Paris court returned the verdict on Monday. It will prevent La Pen from running in the 2027 presidential election unless she wins on appeal. If upheld, Le Pen will also be barred from seeking any other office for five years.