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A Nation of the Walking Dead

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Apr 3, 2017 Donald Trump mastered the techniques of turning desperate gamblers at his casinos into zombies, techniques he used to become president. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Best John Oliver Rants of 2014

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jan 1, 2015 John Oliver and his HBO show "Last Week Tonight" will be back Feb. 8 after a lengthy hiatus. In the meantime, check out our favorite clips of the British comedian's program from the past year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How State-Sponsored Lotteries Steal From the Poor to Give to the Rich

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Nov 10, 2014 Last year, in the words of "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver, "Americans basically spent more on the lottery than they spent on America." And although lottery commercials would have you believe that proceeds go to charitable causes, the truth is a bit more complicated. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Puts His Finger on the Reason Income Inequality Is So Prevalent in the U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Jul 14, 2014 "Just because politicians can't talk about income inequality," the "Last Week Tonight" host starts on one of his characteristic rants, "doesn't mean we shouldn't." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Lotto Symbolizes the False Promises of Barracuda Capitalism

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 19, 2013 One of the social control mechanisms deployed in a plutocracy to keep people quiet while their pockets are being picked is the lottery. It is a scam. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Powerball

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Powerball Loser

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Jack and the Lottery Ticket

Rick McKee, Cagle Cartoons, The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle Apr 1, 2012 Dig deeper

Jack Abramoff Must Be Smiling…

Staff / Truthdig Jul 11, 2006 Because the House is considering an anti-gambling bill that would include an exemption for horse racing and intrastate lotteries The disgraced lobbyist worked to ensure the latter in a bill several years ago Gambling is bad, bad, bad Unless it's on horsies or lotteries Then it's OK . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )