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Drugs and Privilege: Big Business, Congress and the EpiPen
This new price gouge is the latest example of a corrupt system that hurts regular Americans — but we will hold accountable those who are responsible.
Historic Farmworker Overtime Bill Awaits California Governor’s Nod
After pushing for fair pay, California farmworkers will finally be paid overtime when they work more than eight hours a day — if the bill is signed.
Cheaters Like Trump See Cheaters Everywhere
Trump assumes everyone else is bending the rules like he is.
Abu Zubaydah: Torture’s “Poster Child”
The ugly legacy of Bush's torture program continues as the “poster child” for waterboarding, Abu Zubaydah, makes an appeal.
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The Koch Brothers’ Right-Wing Trojan Horse: Institutes for “Well-Being“
The Koch brothers are funding “well-being” institutes on college campuses to brainwash students.
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Hillary Clinton, the Podesta Group and the Saudi Regime: A Fatal Ménage à Trois
The Podesta Group should be blacklisted from contributing to Clinton's campaign until they drop the monarchy as a client and return their ill-gotten gains.
Bus Drivers Shouldn’t Pay More Taxes Than Millionaires
Today, the carried interest loophole is just another carve-out for banksters.
Playing With Fire in Eastern Europe
US officials recognize that they are playing with fire in Eastern Europe — and US actions in the area have raised tensions.
Outrage in Mexico as President Peña Nieto Meets With Trump
Donald Trump traveled to Mexico City to meet with the president of Mexico, who once compared Trump to Hitler and Mussolini.
Protests Erupt in San Juan as Obama Forms Unelected Control Board to Run Puerto Rico
Hundreds of protesters blocked a street in front of a hotel where bankers and business executives were gathering for a conference.