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May 3, 2021

He’s a Big City Mayor. His Grandsons Are Suspected Gang Members.

Frank G. Jackson rose to power in Cleveland as a champion of the people. But a lawsuit says he has used his influence to protect his family from the law.

By Jordan Heller

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A Racist Cop Threatened to Weaponize the Law to Disenfranchise Black Voters

“I’m going to charge them with whatever felonies I can to take away their ability to vote.”

By Matt Ford

Do You Know Where Your Grilling Charcoal Comes From?

Nigeria’s forests are being decimated to make charcoal for cookouts in Europe and the United States.

By Chikezie Omeje

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Severe Water Cuts Are Coming for Arizona. The Rest of the Southwest Is Next.

The restrictions are essential to keep the states from running dry, but vulnerable communities have already suffered from water scarcity for years.

By Nick Martin

Forget Tech Bro Fantasies of Self-Driving Cars and Just Invest in Buses Already

Lyft and Uber’s autonomous vehicle hype has far outstripped progress. Let’s put our hopes, and our money, elsewhere.

By Jacob Silverman

What Does Book Publishing Stand For?

A series of controversies has called the industry’s supposed values into question.

By Alex Shephard

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