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Thirsting for Democracy in Detroit: Activists Resist Water Service Shutoffs, Wall Street and Privatization
After a week of direct actions protesting privatization and water service shutoffs, the people of Detroit reject a Wall Street-dictated world, decry commodification of the commons and push back …
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TBTF Strike Back! SEC Commissioner Calls FSOC “Vast Left Wing Conspiracy“
One of the favored practices of the banking industry in recent years has been to engage in not merely shameless, but truly deranged hyperbole when anyone dares voice so …
Who Is the Unsung Hero of the $7 Billion Citigroup Settlement?
Citigroup must pay a $7 billion settlement for its mortgage-backed securities fraud. It's the largest settlement ever levied by the US Department of Justice.
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A National Call: Come to Detroit, Link Arms to Stop the Water Shut Offs and Fight for Democracy
After thousands have had their water shut off in Detroit, people plan to protest the human rights violation and privatization that has ensued since the Wall Street-engineered financial crisis.
How DC’s Political Intelligence Biz Made Fat Cats Fatter
Mr. Cantor has been Wall Street's go-to guy on issues big and small.
Heathens of Wall Street
This song draws attention to many of the issues we must address today.
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How Did “Don’t Mess with the Money” Become the NSA’s Motto?
In one corner of America, we need lots more snooping.
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Financial Reform Rising
The story so far on financial reform is not a pleasant one. Fortunately there is now some movement in the right direction.
Bill Moyers | Wall Street’s Secret Weapon: Congress
Why haven't any big bankers been prosecuted for their role in the housing crisis that led to the Great Recession? Bill Moyers has an answer.
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The Wall Street Pension Scam
Every contract for managing pension fund money should be posted on the web and show in plain language the exact fee structure.