Tag: corruption
White House for sale: Emoluments, corruption and Donald Trump
Never in U.S. history has the prospect of a president's real and potential business dealings created such a marked array of conflicts.
Former congresswoman found guilty after stealing from charity organization
Brown faces decades in prison.
How the Koch machine quietly pushed for the Dakota Access Pipeline...
Dakota Access appears poised to line the pocketbooks of Koch Industries, which funnels millions of dollars to his own employer.
7 Baltimore cops arrested in federal racketeering conspiracy
If convicted, the seven officers face up to 20 years in federal prison.
Five faces of dystopia
Never before has a government been so completely fused with business.
The one thing Trump got right: The system is rigged
The entrenched two-party system is itself the consequence of this rigged system.
NY Times publishes article written by Bernie Sanders: Where the Democrats...
“I am saddened, but not surprised, by the outcome.”
Why Both Clinton & Trump Are Corrupt
On the surface is partisanship loaded heavily with lies; underneath is the reality of America’s aristocracy controlling, now, both of the two political Parties.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for President to Replace SEC Chair
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to President Obama urging the replacement of Mary Jo White as chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Jail Wells Fargo CEO and Chairman John Stumpf!
Stumpf’s actions were not merely “unethical” — they were criminal. And in the current system, he’ll not only get away with it, he'll profit more than handsomely.
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Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.