In Arkansas, a mother has been released after spending 35 days in a county jail after she accidentally bounced a $29 check five years ago. … Woman Spends 35 Days in Jail for Bouncing $29 CheckRead more
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Millions facing an income crisis across the country
Things are maybe, possibly, starting to look up. The vaccination programme has gone better than anyone, even the government, expected, and COVID infections seem to … Millions facing an income crisis across the countryRead more
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Failed On Cybersecurity Despite £1bn Spend
UK spy agency GCHQ has admitted it is losing the cybersecurity battle on a national level, despite throwing money at the problem. Alex Dewedney, director … Failed On Cybersecurity Despite £1bn SpendRead more
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Pfizer: tax dodger, price gouger
In addition to dodging its fair share of taxes, Pfizer—maker of Celebrex, Lipitor, Lyrica, and Viagra, among many other health-care products—has also been aggressively raising … Pfizer: tax dodger, price gougerRead more
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Even With the Proposed Wealth Tax, Billionaires Would Get Richer Faster Than Everyone Else
On Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Brendan Boyle (D-Penn.), rolled out a new version of the ultrawealth tax … Even With the Proposed Wealth Tax, Billionaires Would Get Richer Faster Than Everyone ElseRead more
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How the Military-Industrial Complex Profits from Endless War
Medea Benjamin Merchants of Death [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKha0oCcANU&rel=0&feature=relmfu]
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“Happy Birthday” is public domain, former owner Warner/Chapell to pay $14M
After raking in dozens of millions in licensing fees, Warner/Chappell has admitted that it doesn’t own the rights to the song “Happy Birthday”. The music … “Happy Birthday” is public domain, former owner Warner/Chapell to pay $14MRead more
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Big money interests do not just give you anything
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmERmrmMj8A&rel=0&feature=relmfu&start=1540] Bernie Sanders Bessemer Amazon Union, March 26, 2021
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EpiPen Maker Mylan Has 2nd Highest Executive Pay in Industry
a new analysis by The Wall Street Journal shows the pharmaceutical giant Mylan, which has come under fire for hiking the cost of the life-saving … EpiPen Maker Mylan Has 2nd Highest Executive Pay in IndustryRead more
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A Year of Billionaire Pandemic Gains
A year ago, the Institute for Policy Studies published “Billionaire Bonanza 2020: Wealth Windfalls, Tumbling Taxes and Pandemic Profiteers,” and began tracking billionaire wealth gains … A Year of Billionaire Pandemic GainsRead more