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Progressives Tell Biden: If You Want to Be Popular, Confront Corporate Greed
“America is in a populist moment,” wrote one progressive. “If Democrats won’t harness that then the right wing will.”
Corporations Have the Power to Sue Governments Over Resource Extraction Policies
Expensive lawsuits over environmental regulations could undermine whatever agreements might be reached in the COP26.
Corporations Claiming to Be Pro-Climate Have Donated to Sinema and Manchin
Self-styled green companies have been contributing to the campaigns of the two lawmakers now holding the planet hostage.
Hurricane Ida Is Proof Systemic Racism Aggravates the Effects of Climate Crisis
Black communities have been denied the same resources and protections afforded to wealthy, white neighborhoods.
Corporate America Cashed In on the Post-9/11 Pentagon Spending Surge
Companies benefiting from the buildup of the past 20 years include logistics and construction firms like Kellogg.
Don’t Expect Real Climate Solutions From COP26. It Functions for Corporations.
G20 countries pretend they are committed to climate action, but they pledged nearly $300 billion to fossil fuel.
Companies Resuming Political Spending After January 6 Include Olympic Sponsors
Among the Olympic sponsors who made commitments to halt donations, about half appear to have held their promise.
Despite January 6 Pledges, Companies Begin Donating to Republicans Again
Companies like UPS, Duke Energy and others have broken the spirit of their pledges not to give to election objectors.
Anti-Protest Bills in Southern States Face First Amendment Challenges
The new laws are part of a broader nationwide crackdown against protests.
Serious Injury Rate for Amazon Workers Is Nearly Double the Industry Average
Amazon's “guaranteed delivery” comes at a high cost for warehouse employees who must meet strict productivity standards.