It is not hyperbole to say that the world’s richest man has now illegally seized control of America’s checkbook and the entire federal workforce.
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Divestment Movement Grows to $5 Trillion in Assets
Nearly 690 institutions and 58,400 individuals representing at least $5 trillion in assets have now committed to purging their investments from fossil fuel companies, a new report said.
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Why Amazon’s Grip Is Stifling Competition, Eroding Jobs and Threatening Communities
Half of all U.S. households are subscribed to the membership program Amazon Prime, half of all online shopping searches start directly on Amazon, and Amazon captures nearly one in every two dollars that Americans spend online.
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A New Take on Unrigging Our Taxes
Our super rich have their own personal trainers, chefs, and pilots. Maybe we should give them their own personal tax collectors.
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The Death of Dignity In Working Class America
Listen, "it's not personal, it's business." You are a commodity. You assist in the production of a product that is not solely your own. So here are your options: Take less, surf the changes or step aside.
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As Trump Comes Into Focus, So Do Our Tasks
The potential for people working together in solidarity will grow and the long-term impact of the Trump era could be a mass movement that will change the political culture in the United States.
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UK Fracking Giant Fails to Imprison Grandmother
Tina Rothery, a resident of Blackpool and organizer with The Nanas, was met by a jubilant crowd of hundreds outside Preston Court on Friday when the verdict of her freedom was announced.
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Historic CEO Pay Tax Passes in Portland
In a 3-1 vote, the city council agreed to add a surtax on the city’s existing business license tax for firms that pay their CEOs more than 100 times what their typical worker receives.
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#DisruptJ20 Calls For Bold Mobilization Against Trump Inauguration on January 20th
It must be made clear to the world that the vast majority of people in the United States do not support Trump's presidency or consent to his rule.
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New U.K. Surveillance Bill Slammed By Privacy and Civil Rights Groups
The Investigatory Powers Bill – or “Snoopers Charter” – is now enshrined in U.K. law, forcing internet and mobile phone companies to keep a record of all citizens’ browsing and phone use, even if they aren't suspected of terrorism.
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The Economics of Climate Change, Part III: Crash or Transformation?
Moving society away from carbon dependence is not just about becoming good consumers, but engaged citizens.
