World’s 500 richest people gained $1.2 trillion in wealth in 2019: Analysis
"A small handful of billionaires should not be able to accumulate more money than they could spend in 10 lifetimes while millions of Americans are living in poverty and dying because they can't afford healthcare."
Sanders backs renewed push for ban on Dark Money in democratic primaries
"If Democrats really believe in democracy and campaign finance reform, we must ban super PACs in primaries," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Federal court throws out controversial pipeline permit: ‘Speak for the trees’ not for corporations
"We trust the United States Forest Service to 'speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues."
The United States of tax havens
The United States, where countless corrupt billionaires and dictators have stashed their loot, is not a single tax haven, but many separate tax havens.
Thirsty fields: How agriculture drains the Colorado River’s lifeline
As water becomes increasingly scarce, what choices lie ahead for the river's sustainability?
Demanding House vote on net neutrality, open internet defenders gear up for nationwide day...
"The overwhelming majority of Americans understand that strong net neutrality rules are the prerequisite for an open and citizen-friendly internet."
Dakota Access security firm’s top adviser led military intelligence efforts for 1992 LA riots
Law enforcement and U.S. military efforts during the Los Angeles riots created more harm than good.
Mainstream media are trying to spin Nikki Haley as a moderate
During her tenure at the U.N., she advocated and defended extremist policies.
NJ cops kill man who called 911 concerning trespassers
“When the entire investigation is complete, the case will be presented to a grand jury, typically consisting of 16 to 23 citizens, to make the ultimate decision regarding whether criminal charges will be filed.”
13 Current and Former Law Enforcement Officers Arrested for Drug Trafficking
The FBI recently discovered sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers, a police officer, a 911 operator and a civilian had participated in trafficking of multiple kilograms of cocaine and heroin between 2013 and 2015. They were charged with conspiring to distribute controlled substances.