America’s True Horror Story

America is a country that is now utterly divided when it comes to its society, its economy, its politics. There are definitely two Americas

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White House Seeks Radical New Political Powers for Corporations

The Obama administration appears to have almost no international support for controversial new trade standards that would grant radical new political powers to corporations

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Corporations Spying on Nonprofits

Corporations are increasingly spying on nonprofit groups they view as potential threats with little fear of retribution

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The Chamber of Commerce’s Election Spending Secrecy

Corporations, in addition to spending unlimited amounts of money through super PACs, can now funnel money into not-for-profit business leagues like the Chamber of Commerce and skirt the public eye

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Occupy London Chain Themselves to St. Paul’s Pulpit

The traditional solemnity of St Paul’s Sunday evensong was disrupted when four members of the Occupy London movement, which camped outside the cathedral for four months, chained themselves to the base of the pulpit

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Corporate Control of Politics Leaves Democracy at Stake

You may be one of those people who believe there is too much money in politics. Polling suggests there are many such people—­a vast majority of Americans, in fact

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In America, Choice is an Illusion

90% of America’s media is controlled by 6 corporations. Choice is really just an illusion. Here is the state of media consolidation in the United States of America

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A Push for Transparency on Political Spending

A Push for Transparency on Political Spending

One of the most polarizing fights over money in politics has been unfolding this spring at annual corporate meetings, where shareholders are mounting an intensifying effort to push companies to disclose the money they spend on lobbying and political campaigns.

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