Smithsonian Institution was involved in covert operations such as hidden military and intelligence programs, despite its public image as a museum.
The Smithsonian faced Congressional investigation for financial misconduct, including converting public funds into private money and secretive financial accounts.
The institution's past connections to intelligence networks and illicit activities suggest a deep entanglement in hidden finance and corrupted power structures.
Dr. Meryl Nass is speaking out against the WHO "Tyranny Treaty" and facing backlash for prescribing ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to COVID patients.
Dr. E. Michael Jones is critical of the Anti-Defamation League and Elon Musk is supporting the hashtag #BanTheADL.
There is ongoing criticism of NATO's role in Libya and the Washington Post's framing of the catastrophe.
Getting things done at the DMV in California often requires engaging with 'fixers' who have connections in the bureaucracy.
California's bureaucratic landscape reflects a shift towards multiculturalism and political monopoly, impacting how services are obtained.
The collapse of the Republican Party in California has led to a political environment where competition occurs within the Democratic Party under a shared political vision.
Researchers and the National Institutes of Health gamed the science - follow the documents, follow the money.
Congress should demand that the NIH release documents hidden from reporters and investigate criminal misuse by virologists at USAID.
Congress also needs to demand documents and financial records from university virologists funded by the NIH to get to the bottom of the pandemic's origins.
The high cost of low state capacity in Liberia impacts public services and infrastructure, highlighting the need for economic growth over only focusing on governance and corruption.
Poverty in Liberia severely limits the government's fiscal capacity, affecting its ability to provide public goods and services. The country's annual budget per capita is significantly lower than other regions, making it challenging to maintain essential services.
The US Ambassador to Liberia pointed out significant mismanagement of funds in critical sectors like healthcare and education. This points to a need for better spending of allocated funds and an improvement in service delivery to benefit the citizens.
Before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, it lobbied to remove regulations and then received a bailout, benefiting billionaires. Americans are angry at the corruption.
US banks collapsed in March 2023, leading to massive bailouts for wealthy depositors, showing a pattern of blatant corruption and regulatory capture in Washington.
The banking crisis is far from over as unrealized losses on investment securities have reached over $600 billion, indicating a potential larger collapse ahead due to rising market interest rates.
Ivory Coast's popular lêkê sandals are more than just footwear, they're a fashion statement and a symbol of national pride.
Madagascar's former chief of staff attempted to leverage influence for personal gain in a gemstone scandal involving a bribe offer.
Zambia is venturing into direct copper trading to maximize economic benefits, joining other African countries in taking control of their mineral resources.
Transparency International defends receiving funding from Western spy agencies but refuses to disclose which agencies.
The organization faces criticism for potential conflicts of interest due to its funding sources, which include spy agencies.
Transparency International's autonomy allows chapters to operate independently, leading to varied responses to controversial issues like protecting whistleblowers.