Corporate dictatorships—which strip employees of fundamental constitutional rights, including free speech, and which increasingly rely on temp or contract employees who receive no benefits and … The ‘Private Governments’ That Subjugate U.S. WorkersRead more
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Posted inEconomics / ToMl / USA Empire
Wealth increased four times the rate of 2016
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mON9HDUpWLA&rel=0] William K. Black Corporations Hoard Their Trump Tax Windfall AARON MATÉ: It’s The Real News. I’m Aaron Maté. President Trump has signed the … Wealth increased four times the rate of 2016Read more
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The global brands polluting the world with burning plastic
When a brand produces plastic and sells it in a country with limited facilities for processing that waste, it inevitably ends up burned or in … The global brands polluting the world with burning plasticRead more
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After $16 Billion of Stock Buybacks, a Tech Company Seeks Government Aid
Global travel site Booking.com drew an outcry from politicians and the media after Chief Executive Officer Glen Fogel told newspaper De Volkskrant on April 15 … After $16 Billion of Stock Buybacks, a Tech Company Seeks Government AidRead more
Posted inMilitary / Science / ToMl
Weapons manufacturers have figured out an early recruitment strategy
From the very first competition in 1984, MATHCOUNTS has remained committed to instilling in students a love of math. The organization has been recognized by … Weapons manufacturers have figured out an early recruitment strategyRead more
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Bloomberg terminals in politics
We speak with Bob Hennelly, an award-winning reporter for The Chief-Leader, who says that billionaire Michael Bloomberg lied during the past two Democratic presidential debates … Bloomberg terminals in politicsRead more
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90 Companies Responsible for Bulk of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Talks at the U.N. climate summit in Warsaw, Poland, are in their final day. A coalition of environmental groups staged a walkout on Thursday in … 90 Companies Responsible for Bulk of Greenhouse Gas EmissionsRead more
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Swiss Voters Reject Bid to Limit CEO Pay
Voters in Switzerland have defeated a measure that would have limited the pay of top corporate executives. The “1:12 Initiative for Fair Play” would have … Swiss Voters Reject Bid to Limit CEO PayRead more
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Buying the Presidency
Bad enough that a tyrant is destroying American democracy. Now an oligarch is trying to buy the presidency. Michael Bloomberg’s net worth is over $60 … Buying the PresidencyRead more
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos launches $10 billion climate change fund for a tax shelter
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the world’s wealthiest individual, announced on Monday that he is creating a $10 billion charitable fund with his own money to … Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos launches $10 billion climate change fund for a tax shelterRead more