Tag: corruption
The Gulf monarchies and the corruption of US foreign policy
Considering the money involved, we probably shouldn’t expect any further investigations to shine a light on the corrupting influence of these decadent absolute monarchies on American democracy.
Electing Trump ‘elected’ seven deadly sins – plus scoffing at Five...
By any religious training since year one, we have an icon of moral depravity in the White House.
Nashville mayor resigns after pleading guilty to theft
On Tuesday, Megan Barry and Robert Forrest pleaded guilty to felony theft and were both sentenced to three years of probation.
Kushner’s unconscionable conflicts
Kushner is doing his own bit to destroy American democracy – actions almost as treasonous as if he colluded with Russians to make his father-in-law president.
Brainwashed nation
We are a brainwashed nation and the political energy of “resisters” is expended in outrage or, at best, fending off the latest assault on immigrants, the poor, civil liberties.
Top 10 signs the US is the most corrupt nation in...
Are Americans not seen as corrupt because we only deal in the big denominations? Think again.
How we’re fighting to save democracy from bribery and gerrymandering, one...
In Pennsylvania, the democratic system isn’t broken. It’s dead.
Former judge sentenced to prison for bribery scheme and witness tampering
The former judge was sentenced to five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.
What will the Trump mob kill next?
From the start of his White House tenure, the Trumpsters have plotted, stalked and serially killed vibrant members of the English Language.
The fix is (always) in
When will the majority of us, the good and decent and truly patriotic folks, be the role models for the others among us who still believe in this fairy tale?
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How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.
Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts
As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.
10 times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes...
Did the chemical industry helped fashion EPA’s testing strategy?
Climate change costs to hit $38 trillion annually by 2050
New study reveals stark economic disparities as global warming intensifies, disproportionately affecting the world's poorest nations.
Electric vehicles sales remain strong globally new report from IEA confirms
The IEA said that electric vehicle sales will reach 17 million in 2024, which is up from 14 million in 2023, according to its new Global EV Outlook 2024.