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The Military-Industrial Complex Gets Away With Murder in Contract After Contract
Congress recently passed, and President Trump approved, one of the largest Pentagon budgets ever.
Why Some Public Universities Get to Keep Their Donors Secret
Public universities remain susceptible to pressure from the wealthy without more transparency around donor foundations.
The Wealthy Have Transformed Campaign Finance a Decade After “Citizens United”
In the decade since their creation, super PACs have spent almost $3 billion on federal elections.
DoorDash Drivers Make an Average of $1.45 an Hour, Analysis Finds
DoorDash has created a deceptive pay model in which workers appear to be making a decent wage on paper.
10 Ways Trump’s Aggression Against Iran Hurts Americans and the Region
This is a critical moment for the people of this nation to rise up against the power of the military-industrial complex.
The Multinational Trying to Bankrupt the Dock Workers Union Has a Sordid Past
The International Container Terminal Services profits off of war, misery and labor exploitation.
What Rod Blagojevich’s Double Impeachment Could Mean for Trump
During the impeachment of former Illinois Governor, state senators ensured prosecutors could bring criminal cases later.
Today’s US-Iran Crisis Is Rooted in the Decision to Invade Iraq
President Trump's actions in the Middle East are, in part, consequences of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq.
With Passage of NAFTA 2.0, Congress Boosts Fossil Fuel Polluters in Mexico
The deal perpetuates the excessive power of corporate polluters to ride roughshod over Mexican communities.
Australia’s Fires Show How Wealth Inequality Compounds Climate Disasters
Poor communities suffer the most because they are least likely to be able to access resources for relief and recovery.