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“We proved these people were wrongly removed. this was a Jim Crow operation. Except instead of white sheets they used spreadsheets.”

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Greg Palast
Greg Palast

Greg Palast is a renowned investigative journalist and author, known for his exposure of political corruption and financial fraud. His work often focuses on political, economic, and social issues, and is praised for its in-depth investigation and critical analysis. more

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