Sealed Wisconsin court documents from Scott Walker investigation expose extent of corporate influence on democratic process rarely seen by the public. The pervasive influence of corporate cash in the democratic process, and … Continue reading Leaked documents reveal secretive influence of corporate cash on politics

Newly discovered documents show that the sugar industry paid scientists in the 1960s to shape the debate around heart disease, sugar and fat. So the sugar industry paid scientists to manipulate data … Continue reading How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat

A sprawling investigation of abuse at Parris Island, S.C., is underway. The actions of the drill instructor and instructors like him directly defy the promise of dignity and compassion that the Marines … Continue reading Marine drill instructor accused of running a clothes dryer with a Muslim recruit inside

Magnitude 5.6 earthquakes struck Oklahoma Saturday, September 3rd, resulting in the Oklahoma Corporation Commission shutting down 35 disposal wells used for fracking. Fracking involves extracting oil from the ground by drilling into … Continue reading Earthquakes in Oklahoma: Is Fracking to Blame?

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai wants world leaders to guarantee all refugee children access to a full 12-year education — something she says is necessary to avoid a lost generation as … Continue reading Malala Yousafzai Urges Schooling for All Refugee Children

Rather than casting off the shackles of the EU, eurozone and IMF, the Syriza-led Greek government favors the ‘oligarchs’ it once vowed to tear down and doubles down on austerity measures, leaving … Continue reading In A Mess Of Corruption & Neoliberal Austerity, Syriza Sells Greece Out To The Highest Bidders

This article demonstrates everything that’s wrong with Wall Steet. Chipotle’s marketing strategy has become “stale” in the minds of consumers and its millions of dollars in free food offers aren’t working. Then … Continue reading What’s wrong with Wall Street – Chipotle example

The order came after a federal judge’s ruling rejected efforts by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to halt construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. Native American tribes retain their sovereignty within the … Continue reading U.S. Suspends Construction on Part of North Dakota Pipeline – The New York Times

US president begins remembrance by celebrating diversity and promising to “destroy” groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIL. President Obama’s words provide strong sentiment, but they fail to acknowledge the fact that America … Continue reading Obama on 9/11 anniversary: We never give in to fear

Moscow has done this before in other countries. Once revealed, the result will be media hysteria, hearings, legal challenges, mass rallies, a constitutional crisis — followed by confusion, chaos and an undermining … Continue reading How Russia could spark a U.S. electoral disaster – The Washington Post

Tens of millions of public sector workers shut down parts of the Indian economy to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic plans on Friday. But that’s probably news to you. This is … Continue reading Indians Staged One of the Largest Strikes in History, But No One on U.S. Cable News Covered It

The deal is intended to allow humanitarian aid to reach those most in need. The U.S. and Russia have not had a positive history in cease-fire deals when its comes to Syria, … Continue reading U.S., Russia reach deal on cease-fire in Syria