Tag: oligarchs
What happens when bad guys win—without direct counter-punches except defiance and...
If we don’t learn from failure, do we then not forfeit the “sapiens” (wisdom, intelligence) that in the end allegedly sets our species apart?
‘Time for Citizens United to go’: US oligarchs poured $1.2 billion...
"Billionaires shouldn't get to use their enormous wealth to pick and choose who they want in office."
Can we conquer our grand dynastic family fortunes?
We most certainly can. We have history on our side.
The oligarchs’ ‘guaranteed basic income’ scam
The longer the elites keep us in darkness with their ideological tricks and empty moralism, the longer we refuse to mobilize to break their grip on power, the worse it will get.
The deadly rule of the oligarchs
Oligarchs use power and ruling structures solely for personal advancement – they will stop at nothing to maintain the sophistry of their rule.
The Billionaire Oligarchs Don’t Give Out Bread Anymore, but They Gleefully...
Oligarchs keep the mind of the public off important crises while making money off of higher viewership of their diverting media.
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Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.
While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state.
Amazon warehouse workers in Rock Tavern strike over conveyor speeds and ignored safety complaints
Teamsters say managers deleted safety posts from Amazon's internal feedback board; Amazon says the picket was an illegal attempt to intimidate workers.
The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet
As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.
More than 10 million Americans have lost health coverage under Trump, new analysis finds
Enrollment losses are falling hardest on children, with Medicaid and CHIP coverage for kids down 2 million even as the biggest cuts in this year's tax and spending law have yet to fully take effect.
America is still using diquat, a toxic weedkiller banned in much of the world
Despite mounting evidence of serious health risks, the U.S. continues to allow diquat use on farms.