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Growing Medicare Privatization Is Boosting Big Insurance Profits, Report Shows
Seven for-profit companies saw their combined revenues from taxpayer-backed programs soar by 500 percent since 2012.
Ortega Is Exploiting Nicaragua’s Revolutionary Past to Crush Internal Struggles
While US imperialism has undoubtedly hurt Nicaragua, internal grievances against the current government are legitimate.
Privatization Scam Threatens to Replace Traditional Medicare Altogether by 2030
Medicare Advantage serves private health insurers and investors at the expense of the public interest.
House Republicans Just Made It Easier for Congress to Give Away Public Lands
Conservationists warn that cities and states could sell off public land to private developers and extractive industries.
Puerto Rico Needs Support After Hurricane Fiona. Here’s How to Help.
Without proper resources from the government, many Puerto Ricans have turned to grassroots organizations for aid.
Groups Pushing Right-Wing State Policy Are Raking In $152 Million Each Year
The revenue doesn't include millions more in contributions to advocacy or litigation arms of the State Policy Network.
Entirety of Puerto Rico’s Private Power Grid Knocked Out Before Hurricane Hit
The island’s power grid has been plagued by blackouts since Hurricane Maria five years ago.
Corporate Involvement in Jackson’s Infrastructure Set Stage for Its Water Crisis
A $90 million contract with Siemens to overhaul Jackson, Mississippi's water system “ended up a disaster.”
Does Mexico’s Wind Industry Deliver More Dirty Profits Than Clean Energy?
Indigenous organizers say that clean energy projects must be humane for the communities they impact.
Poll Finds 3 in 4 Voters Want to Expand Social Security by Taxing the Rich
Republicans are angling to cut Social Security, threatening seniors with poverty or unretirement.