In the latest sign of the revolving door between Wall Street and Washington, Eric Holder is returning to the corporate law firm where he worked … Eric Holder Returns to Corporate Law Firm with Bank ClientsRead more
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Hack of U.S. Gov’t Data Impacted 21.5 Million
The Obama administration has acknowledged a breach of government computer systems was far worse than they initially disclosed. Hackers stole information including fingerprints and Social … Hack of U.S. Gov’t Data Impacted 21.5 MillionRead more
Posted inEconomics / News / USA Empire / Women
Winning U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Paid Fraction of Losing Men’s Team
The U.S. women’s soccer team is being honored at a rally in Los Angeles, California, today after they beat Japan to win the World Cup … Winning U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Paid Fraction of Losing Men’s TeamRead more
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95% of Elected Local Prosecutors are White
A new study has revealed the vast majority of elected prosecutors across the United States are white. The study by the Women Donors Network found … 95% of Elected Local Prosecutors are WhiteRead more
Posted inBank / Financial crisis / News
5 Top Banks to Pay $5B Penalty for Rigging Foreign Exchange
Five of the world’s top banks will pay over $5 billion in fines after pleading guilty to rigging the price of foreign currencies. Attorney General … 5 Top Banks to Pay $5B Penalty for Rigging Foreign ExchangeRead more
Posted inAssassination / Chile / Court / Dictatorship / News
Chilean Officers Found Guilty for “Caravan of Death” Murders
In Chile , eight former army officials have been convicted of murdering political opponents during the first months of the rule of General Augusto Pinochet. … Chilean Officers Found Guilty for “Caravan of Death” MurdersRead more
Posted inCO2 / Greenhouse gas / News / Soil
Global warming increases carbon emissions from soil
New research shows that global warming results in more carbon dioxide release from soil across the world. This happens because of the response of microbes … Global warming increases carbon emissions from soilRead more
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Columbia Student Carries Rape Protest Mattress at Graduation
A Columbia University senior who lugged a dorm room mattress around campus to protest the university’s handling of sexual assault has carried it across the … Columbia Student Carries Rape Protest Mattress at GraduationRead more
Posted inBlack / Energy / Justice / News / USA Empire
Energy injustice
The federal government spends several hundred million dollars a year to help weatherize houses in low-income communities. White households consume more energy than Black, Asian, … Energy injusticeRead more
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U.S. Cancer Charities Accused of $187M Fraud
Four U.S. cancer charities are being accused of massive fraud. The Federal Trade Commission says the groups funneled some $187 million into top officials’ pockets. … U.S. Cancer Charities Accused of $187M FraudRead more