Tag: Jeff Bezos
Bezos, McConnell, and Covid capitalism
The heinous resurgence of COVID makes clear that corporations need more – not fewer – incentives to protect their workers from the virus.
American billionaires’ net worth up $931 billion since start of COVID-19...
The total collective wealth of American billionaires is "nearly double the $2.1 trillion in total wealth held by the bottom half of the population, or 165 million Americans."
‘Slap in the face’: As Bezos wealth jumps $30 billion amid...
“It just shows how very little regard Amazon has for its overworked employees.”
Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight the climate crisis
"We applaud Jeff Bezos' philanthropy, but one hand cannot give what the other is taking away."
Bernie’s right: Three billionaires really do have more wealth than half...
And in addition to the 3 billionaires Bernie mentioned, we should also be worried about the expanding fortunes of multi-generational wealth dynasties.
After raising hourly wages to $15, Amazon-owned Whole Foods reportedly slashed...
"Just about every person on our team has complained about their hours being cut. Some have had to look for other jobs as they can't make ends meet."
Columnist Thiessen, in calling AOC ‘economically illiterate,’ displays own economic ignorance
After all, while the brief bio at the end of his column doesn’t mention it, the newspaper he writes for is owned by Bezos, Amazon’s founder, CEO and the world’s richest man.
How a failing capitalist system is allowing Amazon to cripple America
In the most extreme form of capitalism taxes do not exist. This is called "anarcho-capitalism." Among all corporations, Amazon may be the leading advocate of this philosophy.
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Trump’s IgNobel Peace Prize
As if these six victories are not enough, stay tuned for new peace treaties that will end the Wars on Science, Education, Rational Thought, a Free Press, and "the big one"!—Habeas Corpus.
America the FUBAR
After all, the few can do little without the consent of the many. It’s up to the many (that’s us!) to reclaim and restore America.
FCC faces backlash over push to lift media ownership limits amid threats to local...
Press freedom and civil liberties groups warn that loosening media consolidation rules would further erode independent news, local coverage, and democratic accountability.
Journalists demand access to Gaza as Israel begins full conquest and press blackout deepens
More than 600 journalists call the press restrictions in Gaza “the worst blackout in modern conflict” as Israel moves forward with plans to fully occupy the strip and restricts independent coverage of its escalating war.
ICE recruitment campaign offers student loan forgiveness and bonuses as Trump ramps up deportation...
Critics warn Trump is weaponizing student debt to undermine dissent and push ideological loyalty through immigration enforcement