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Biden’s Victory Was Hardly a Win for “Democracy.” It Was Another Win for the 1%.
Biden’s campaign became the first ever to raise over $1 billion in donations, much of it from super PACs and dark money.
Biden Taps Two BlackRock Executives for Top Economic Posts
This comes as progressives are demanding a cabinet free of Wall Street influence.
While the Rich Cheer Wall Street Records, Americans Are Draining 401(k)s
The nation’s woefully inadequate response to the pandemic is jeopardizing millions of retirement futures.
In Bizarre 1-Minute Press Briefing, Trump Takes Credit for Stock Market Gains
Wall Street is not a reliable indicator of the economy and millions are going hungry without relief during the pandemic.
Pro-Wall Street Democrat Could Soon Have Key Role Regulating Derivatives Market
Rep. David Scott helped gut the Dodd-Frank Act and has cosponsored many GOP bills deregulating finance.
White House Advisers Privately Gave Sober COVID Warnings as Trump Misled Public
Wall Street investors reacted to the uncertainty from the administration that was shared by a think tank group's member.
We Need a People’s Bailout as Inequality Worsens Amid COVID-19
History’s largest transfer of wealth went in the wrong direction. The time to reclaim stolen funds is now.
If the Fed Can Bail Out Wall Street, It Can Rescue Public Education
Progressive economist Gerald Epstein discusses how the Federal Reserve can step in to save schools.
New House Bill Would Tax Wall Street Windfalls to Guarantee Good Jobs
Sponsored by Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Workforce Promotion and Access Act would ensure jobs that pay at least $15 per hour.
AOC Trounces Wall Street-Backed Democratic Primary Opponent
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez celebrated the victory as evidence that "money couldn't buy a movement."