Tag: Big Pharma
Why Hillary Should Fulfill Bill’s Promise on Pay
Hillary Clinton has proposed penalizing pharmaceutical companies like Mylan that suddenly jack up the prices of crucial drugs. But she could take it even farther.
Drugs and Privilege: Big Business, Congress and the EpiPen
This new price gouge is the latest example of a corrupt system that hurts regular Americans — but we will hold accountable those who are responsible.
Story Not Over in EpiPen Scandal
Americans should be asking candidates for Congress whether they support government intervention against obscene drug prices. Until that happens, this disgraceful story will not be over.
The War on Weed Part II: Monsanto, Bayer, and the Push...
Why are powerful corporations, like Monsanto, suddenly backing the legalization of cannabis?
You Don’t Matter to Drugmakers
Big pharma executives are going all out to paint themselves as the good guys — just not to you.
New FDA Commissioner Has Ties to Big Pharma
Robert Califf has close ties to the pharmaceutical industry, so how can he be impartial in role as the new commissioner of the FDA?
How Big Pharma Is Trying to Improve Its Image
If you wonder why Congress keeps ignoring what the people want it to do — while doing things that people don't want it doing — take a peek at the unique PR campaign now being run by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
If I Were the American Dictator
“The overall composition of Congress is not going to change much at all after the election. So, really, the only way to reboot America is to have a smart, benevolent dictator.”
Bernie Blocks Obama’s Big Pharma FDA Nominee
Bernie Sanders does not approve of President Obama’s FDA nominee.
Three Middle-Class-Killing Industries for 2016
The companies in the spotlight are specialists in the disdainful business practices that permeate their industries.
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Global outrage after Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid ship in international waters
With activists from 10 countries aboard, including Greta Thunberg and a member of the European Parliament, Israel’s armed interception of the Madleen is being condemned as piracy and a violation of international law.
New poll shows Medicaid cuts could cost GOP senators support—even from their own base
As Republicans push a bill that could strip healthcare from millions, new polling reveals deep concern among GOP voters, including Trump supporters, about slashing Medicaid to fund tax breaks.
Trump’s nuclear orders revive a failed industry at the expense of public safety and...
Executive orders to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity ignore cost overruns, radiation risks, and a global shift toward cheaper, safer renewables—all while gutting the agency meant to protect the public
Is Nuclear Winter a climate issue?
The ultimate environmental disasters are still siloed.
New lawsuit claims Ziploc brand products misleading, increases risk of exposure to microplastics
Made from polyethylene and polypropylene, research shows that these materials release microplastics when microwaved and frozen "making them fundamentally unfit for microwave and freezer use."