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trump PAC for private prison giant that builds ICE 'detention centers' gave money to these 50 lawmakers Xeni Jardin
elections Voting machine companies: the names of our parent companies are trade secrets Cory Doctorow
law Porno copyright troll sentenced to 14 years: "a wrecking ball to trust in the administration of justice" Cory Doctorow
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