Friday, November 15, 2024

How Goldman Sachs Profited from the Greek Debt Crisis

The recent crisis in Greece offers yet another illustration of Wall Street’s powers of persuasion and predation as Goldman Sachs has profited from Greece’s debt. This is now an issue of morality, don't you think?

Corrupt Congressman Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison

Former FBI agent and New York Congressman, Michael Grimm who resigned from Congress earlier this year to avoid an investigation by the House Committee on Ethics, plead guilty to tax fraud. He now faces a prison sentence.

How to Disrupt the Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex

It is being considered by President Obama to sign an executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose their political spending. Here is why he should sign it immediately.

Judge Releases Videos of Police Shooting Unarmed Men

A U.S. district judge ruled that the video of police officers shooting two unarmed men in Gardena, California be released after they remained sealed for 2 years. And it reveals why law enforcement organizations fought to keep the footage suppressed.

Hillary Clinton’s Glass-Steagall

Hillary Clinton won’t propose reinstating a bank break-up law known as the Glass-Steagall Act and this just might be the biggest mistake in her presidential campaign. Is Clinton still too close to Wall Street?

NYPD Cop Arrested on Federal Drug Charges

A NYPD officer was recently arrested for allegedly peddling oxycodone to a drug dealer in Vermont. After 3 years of supplying the accomplice, the officer was arrested and suspended from the force.

Debunking the Debased Gospel of Wealth: ‘1 Percent Deserve Loot Plus Our Thanks’

Among today’s most corrupt big lies, the biggest whopper that deserves ceaseless debunking is that collective affluence answers solely to a band of elite wizards. This upside-down fairy tale pals around with other such delusions.

We Are All Greeks Now

The suffering of the Greeks is just like the suffering of ordinary Americans—the only thing that benefits is the profit margins of financial institutions. When will human life be of concern to corporate capitalists?

Doctor Sentenced to 45 Years for Providing Medically Unnecessary Chemo to Patients

After allotting unnecessary chemotherapy to patients, some who did not even have cancer, an oncologist was sentenced to prison. Dr. Fata was able to collect millions from fraudulent claims because of these actions.

Benghazi! Hiding a Transcript—and the Truth

The saga of the House Select Committee on Benghazi continues—Trey Gowdy, the committee's chairman, demands the release of sworn deposition from Sidney Blumenthal. But what is the committee's real purpose?