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Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

After Federal Rollbacks, Corporate Interests Wage War on State Regulators

Corporate interests are trying to weaken state regulatory powers through coordinated legislation, threatening consumer and worker protections.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

After Federal Rollbacks, Corporate Interests Wage War on State Regulators

Corporate interests are trying to weaken state regulatory powers through coordinated legislation, threatening consumer and worker protections.
Public health
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

RFK Jr. calls WHO "moribund" amid US withdrawal; China pledges to give $500M

Kennedy criticizes WHO's alignment with corporate interests and urges for an overhaul, while WHO celebrates the adoption of a global pandemic treaty.
#political-donations
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Lander, Labor Activists Slam Cuomo After 'Goliath' DoorDash Gives $1M - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery workers criticize Cuomo's ties to corporate funding, particularly a significant donation from DoorDash.
SF politics
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Wells Fargo has flooded local elections with donations. Who were the recipients?

Wells Fargo significantly increased donations to influence state elections, highlighting the growing importance of state politics to major corporations.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Lander, Labor Activists Slam Cuomo After 'Goliath' DoorDash Gives $1M - Streetsblog New York City

Delivery workers criticize Cuomo's ties to corporate funding, particularly a significant donation from DoorDash.
SF politics
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Wells Fargo has flooded local elections with donations. Who were the recipients?

Wells Fargo significantly increased donations to influence state elections, highlighting the growing importance of state politics to major corporations.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Revenge Of The Savage Planet Review - A Goo(d) Time

As far as sequels with the word 'Revenge' in the title go, Revenge of the Savage Planet is far from the dark second act the naming convention is known for.
Video games
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Varun Chandra: Starmer adviser proving vital link' for Labour in US trade talks

Varun Chandra plays a pivotal role in finalizing US-UK tariff deal despite lacking an official trade position.
#privatization
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear a podcast about heat pumps? | George Monbiot

The BBC instructed Evan Davis to drop his podcast about heat pumps, seen as steering into public controversy, despite less scrutiny on politically charged content from others.
Left-wing politics
#politics
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fight oligarchy': Thousands attend Sanders, AOC rally in Los Angeles

Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez rally against corporate influence in politics and criticize Trump's tariff policies as manipulative and harmful to the average American.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | How the American Right Learned to Love Psychedelics

The psychedelic movement has shifted from grassroots origins to a collaboration with corporate and political interests.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The private sector is rolling over for Donald Trump

Trump claims an electoral mandate despite not winning in a landslide, with corporations aligning themselves closely with his ideology.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fight oligarchy': Thousands attend Sanders, AOC rally in Los Angeles

Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez rally against corporate influence in politics and criticize Trump's tariff policies as manipulative and harmful to the average American.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | How the American Right Learned to Love Psychedelics

The psychedelic movement has shifted from grassroots origins to a collaboration with corporate and political interests.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The private sector is rolling over for Donald Trump

Trump claims an electoral mandate despite not winning in a landslide, with corporations aligning themselves closely with his ideology.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinon: Donald Trump's new order is about ideology, not oligarchy

Democrats are utilizing the term 'oligarchy' to critique Trumpism, but it may obscure deeper truths about power dynamics in America.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know

Warren scrutinizes Apple's influence on Trump administration tariff policies and seeks answers from Tim Cook regarding exemptions for the company.
Business
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers

Mega-billionaire donors, especially Elon Musk, are exerting unprecedented influence in the Trump administration, raising concerns about corporate control over key policy areas.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

OpenAI's Altman responds to Dem letter demanding he explain Trump donation

US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinon: Donald Trump's new order is about ideology, not oligarchy

Democrats are utilizing the term 'oligarchy' to critique Trumpism, but it may obscure deeper truths about power dynamics in America.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know

Warren scrutinizes Apple's influence on Trump administration tariff policies and seeks answers from Tim Cook regarding exemptions for the company.
Business
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers

Mega-billionaire donors, especially Elon Musk, are exerting unprecedented influence in the Trump administration, raising concerns about corporate control over key policy areas.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

OpenAI's Altman responds to Dem letter demanding he explain Trump donation

fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Accuses FDA of Drug Industry Influence That Barred Alternative Remedies

Mr. Kennedy urged the staff to resist the temptation to serve a small group of wealthy companies at the cost of public health, emphasizing the need for bold action.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Protesters misguided in targeting Tesla

"Activists targeting Tesla seem to unwittingly support actions that threaten jobs at a leading clean energy company while promoting an anti-American narrative."
US politics
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 month ago

Has The Art Of Individual Services Died? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Medical practices moved from small offices to hospitals, and then into mega-corporation owned pharmacies (in between the toothpaste and the mouthwash). Surveys replaced service.
Boston real estate
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"Severance" Creator Dan Erickson Discusses Details, Theories, And The Mystery Of Lumon

The sense of being observed and having the influence of the corporation expand beyond its actual walls is a critical theme that we wanted to convey.
Atlanta Braves
#media-consolidation
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Can the Free Press Be Saved?

Independent media is crucial for a free press and requires support from responsible readers and benefactors.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Can the Free Press Be Saved?

Independent media is crucial for a free press and requires support from responsible readers and benefactors.
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

These Major Restaurant Chains Are All Owned By The Same Company - Tasting Table

Darden controls a significant portion of the restaurant market in the U.S. with 10 owned brands including Olive Garden, LongHorn, and Ruth's Chris.
#donald-trump
Germany news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Businesses aren't standing up to Trump. They didn't speak out in Nazi Germany, either

Corporate leaders have largely remained silent on Trump's climate policy, contrasting sharply with their previous responses, highlighting fear and opportunism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The fact that humans can only survive on Earth doesn't bother Trump and I know why | George Monbiot

Trump's actions signal a destructive power pursuit, prioritizing oligarch interests over environmental protection.
Germany news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Businesses aren't standing up to Trump. They didn't speak out in Nazi Germany, either

Corporate leaders have largely remained silent on Trump's climate policy, contrasting sharply with their previous responses, highlighting fear and opportunism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The fact that humans can only survive on Earth doesn't bother Trump and I know why | George Monbiot

Trump's actions signal a destructive power pursuit, prioritizing oligarch interests over environmental protection.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

So F**king Stupid' Bill Maher Panel Rips Liberal No Spend Day,' Interpretive Dances' Protesting Trump and Billionaires

Bill Maher criticizes a 'no spend day' protest, labeling it ineffective and highlighting the absurdity of certain left-wing protest tactics.
Venture
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Private Equity Firms Tighten Stranglehold on US, Angling for Boons Under Trump

Private equity firms prioritize profit extraction over long-term viability of companies, impacting various sectors negatively.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Three billionaires: America's oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich

Oligarchs are openly revealing their power and wealth dynamics, showcasing how they manipulate media to serve their interests.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 months ago

Opinon: When SF Democrats start to sound like Trump - 48 hills

San Francisco Democrats are increasingly adopting Trump-like rhetoric and tactics amid the influence of tech billionaires.
fromwww.worcesternews.co.uk
4 months ago

Tesco urged to stop 'unethical' in-store trial

"Because of the history, I just don't want to be associated with formula companies breaking the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes. It's unethical. That was the line I couldn't cross; women trust me because I am a midwife."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Prices have risen 800% since 1992': the Premier League fans' unions campaigning for affordable tickets

As fans unite to protest ticket price hikes, United supporter Steve Crompton highlights the irony of losing the stadium atmosphere due to corporate interests.
Manchester United
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

Anti-Protest Laws Won't Silence Climate Activists

Nonviolent climate protest is increasingly criminalized, reflecting a disturbing trend towards severe legal repercussions for activists.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Walmart's hometown becomes America's next real estate hot spot

We're the home of Walmart, and we're the home of J.B. Hunt and also the home of Tyson, and Walmart has spent a ton of energy making this a very recruitable place.
Miscellaneous
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