Casey Michel

Casey Michel is a writer based in New York. He is the author of the forthcoming book American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History.

The Atlantic

The United States of Dirty Money

How landlocked South Dakota became one of the world’s hottest destinations for offshore funds.
- Casey Michel
- October 5, 2021
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The Emerging Artistry of Hunter Biden

His upcoming solo show is a headache for the White House—and a window into the murky finances of the international art market.
- Casey Michel
- September 22, 2021
Larry Downing / Reuters

The U.S. Is a Good Place for Bad People to Stash Their Money

America vows to promote financial transparency, yet it will let just about anyone register an anonymous shell company.
- Casey Michel
- July 13, 2017
Owning Guns Doesn't Preserve Freedom

Studies show there is very little correlation between heavily armed citizens and the presence of democracy in countries around the world.
- Casey Michel
- April 25, 2013
The Secret Ingredients for Marijuana Legalization: Moms and Hispanics

Victories in Colorado and Washington were driven by previous failures across the nation that taught cannabis campaigners where to target their efforts.
- Casey Michel
- November 19, 2012

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