Question: It also advertises Intertops, a German online bookmaker.
It advises against the German bookmaker, especially Intertops.

Answer: no

Question: The only thing worse than a cacophony of special interests plastering their views all over the nation's airwaves and legislation is a single special interest that owns the ballot box--and knows how to make itself invisible.
One special interest that has a lot of control is very scary.

Answer: yes

Question: The report also cites China's transparent intentions to abolish Hong Kong's civil liberties when it assumes control of the territory in July.
It is reported that China plans on abolishing Hong Kong's civil liberties.

Answer:
yes