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The Feuds and Funders Behind the Pro-Donald Trump Super PACs
So who are the Trump-supporting super PACs? We've broken down who's in charge, what theyu2019ve raised, and the intense discord between them.
McDonald’s Could Be Held Liable for Franchise Wage Theft, Federal Judge Rules
Judge Richard Seeborg said Tuesday that the lawsuit against the corporation may continue under the “ostensible agency theory.”
Economic Update: The System Exposed
This episode discusses the economics of the Olympics, and more.
Is the GOP Ready to Cut Trump Off Financially?
Trump is so far behind Clinton in the polls — and no candidate in the last 16 elections has lagged at this point in the race and still won …
TiSA: Big Brother and Big Business Together
TiSA isn't just another sweeping regional trade agreement like the TPP or the TTIP.
Open Up the Debates: Green Party’s Jill Stein Accuses Democrats and GOP of Rigging Debate Rules
It appears no third-party candidates will be invited to take part in the first presidential debate next month.
US Soldiers Are Relying on Millions of Dollars in Food Stamps to Survive
The Department of Defense has shown little concern about food security among active-duty military personnel.
In Major Shake-Up, Trump Hires Breitbart Exec and Citizens United Propagandist Bannon to Lead Campaign
Stephen K. Bannon is best known as the writer/director of such films as “Torchbearer,” which features scenes of horrific violence.
End Price-Gouging on Drugs Developed With Public Dollars
Why should the drug industry be the exclusive financial beneficiary of research that the public helps fund? The public should benefit as well.
New Koch-Funded Group Aims to Promote the “Positives” of Fossil Fuels
Fueling US Forward wants to talk not about statistics, facts and figures, but to reach people's emotions.