progressive

moving toward new ideas, policies, or opportunities.

expose

a written account that reveals the often scandalous findings of an investigation.

political machine

(phrase) a group that maintains political control,
usually of a city, through bribery and intimidation.

loophole

a gap or deficiency in a law that enables individuals and
organizations to evade the law's stated purpose.

Civic Center

a building for public performances, sporting events, etc.

litigation

a process in which the courts decide a disagreement or enforce a right.

socialist

A person who supports an economic system in which major industries are owned by the government rather than by private businesses.