Tag: taxpayers
Taxpayers are funding cruel and outdated DOJ training programs that kill...
It makes no sense to continue wasting both tax dollars and animals’ lives.
Elizabeth Warren urges Treasury and Fed to protect workers and taxpayers...
“You can and must do better for American workers, taxpayers, and the economy.”
Intuit CEO in internal video: Hiding free TurboTax was in ‘best...
After we revealed that Intuit had hidden its Free File product from search engines, the company changed its code. This was done after April 15, so it was too late for many people who could have filed for free.
CHP officers suspended for taking $360K in fake overtime pay
“This ongoing investigation serves as a reminder to us all of the important bond of trust we share with the public we serve and the importance of carrying out our duties with the integrity expected of our profession.”
Taxpayers are subsidizing corporations that pay CEOs hundreds of times more...
Author says the findings should fuel the movement to "use the power of the public purse to crack down on corporations that refuse to share the wealth."
Who really pays for corporate subsidies?
Beyond local business, our larger society pays a substantial cost for these subsidies.
Trump’s epic budget swindle
Only a politician who thinks his supporters will never figure out how he scammed them would attempt such an epic betrayal. And perhaps that is the worst insult of all.
Trump’s weekend trips to Mar-a-Lago are costing taxpayers
Trump has spent every weekend in Florida since his presidency, apart from the very first weekend he stepped into office.
Meet the Lobbyists Who Got a $250 Million Subsidy for a...
Scott Walker continues his cuts to the public sector despite his plan to score the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks a new arena costing more than $250 million in taxpayer money. Meet the lobbyists who won Walker’s heart in the deal.
Why We Shouldn’t Pay for the Political Spending of Federal Contractors
When government contractors spend money, the American taxpayer has to foot the bill. There should be a restriction on all political activities by corporations getting more than half their income from the federal government.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
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.