Tag: Wall Street
‘Populist’ Trump punks his fans
In Trump's economy, there will be winners and – as he would say – losers. Can you guess which the bankers will be?
Trump is taking on Wall Street, literally
The next administration will have plenty of billionaires – and no working class populists.
Cornel West on Donald Trump: This is what neo-fascism looks like
"I think he’s already betrayed working people in terms of making sure, in his view, that Wall Street is in the driver’s seat."
The Ethical Rot of Wells Fargo, From the Top Down
What's at work here is the ethical rot that now consumes America's entire corporate system.
Wall Street Preparing Dodd-Frank “Skin in the Game” Rule Workaround
Players on Wall Street are preparing to minimize the impact of the so-called “skin in the game” rule by setting up affiliated companies to satisfy requirements on risk-sharing
Consumers Lose, Wall Street Wins, in Right-Wing Court Ruling
The battles to rein in Wall Street fraud and resist the right-wing assault on an independent judiciary are far from over.
Clinton: “You Need Both a Public and a Private Position” on...
“The people that know the industry better than anybody are the people who work in the industry.”
Taking Back Our Finance System
A nationwide campaign, Take on Wall Street, is putting the people back at the table for a change.
Why a Tax on Wall Street Trades is an Even Better...
Wall Street claims that the tax would burden small investors such as as retirees, business owners and average savers. Wrong.
Banks Don’t Commit Crimes, Bankers Do
Until the feds charge reckless bankers individually, they'll shake down shareholders to bail them out for misdeeds.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).