About 48,000 workers at General Motors have entered their fourth week on strike. It is the longest national strike at GM by the United Auto … UAW Striking for Fair Salaries and BenefitsRead more
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After Man Serves 35 Years in Prison for $50 Robbery
The failures of the nation’s justice system were highlighted this week after a judge resentenced a man—who’d been serving life in prison without a chance … After Man Serves 35 Years in Prison for $50 RobberyRead more
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Making Sense of the $1.25 Trillion National Security State Budget
In its latest budget request, the Trump administration is asking for a near-record $750 billion for the Pentagon and related defense activities, an astonishing figure … Making Sense of the $1.25 Trillion National Security State BudgetRead more
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Farm Bailout
— source truthdig.com | Steve Sack | Jun 3, 2019
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Black Boys in Rich Families
New study shows that rich white boys are likely to remain rich as adults, but that rich black boys are more likely to become poor … Black Boys in Rich FamiliesRead more
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GOP Lobbyists Help Brazil Recruit U.S. Companies to Exploit the Amazon
This summer, fires are being used to clear wide swaths of the Amazon at an unprecedented rate. One-fifth of the Amazon has already been destroyed … GOP Lobbyists Help Brazil Recruit U.S. Companies to Exploit the AmazonRead more
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David Koch’s Most Significant Legacy Is the Election of Donald Trump
David Koch, the fossil fuel industry billionaire who passed away on August 23 at the age of 79, spent the second half of his life … David Koch’s Most Significant Legacy Is the Election of Donald TrumpRead more
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The Pentagon Belongs to Silicon Valley Now
On Aug. 8, 2017, Roma Laster, a Pentagon employee responsible for policing conflicts of interest, emailed an urgent warning to the chief of staff of … The Pentagon Belongs to Silicon Valley NowRead more
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The Spy Story at the Heart of the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal
As billionaire pedophile and alleged sex-trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein sits in prison, reports have continued to surface about his reported links to intelligence, his financial ties … The Spy Story at the Heart of the Jeffrey Epstein ScandalRead more
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Jeffrey Epstein signed new will to shield $577m fortune days before death
The will that disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein signed just two days before his jailhouse suicide puts more than $577m in assets into … Jeffrey Epstein signed new will to shield $577m fortune days before deathRead more