Musk's unelected role at the forefront of U.S. government, and his company's near monopolisation of satellite internet communications, increases his global political and economic power grab, and attacks on democracy.
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Seven States to Sue the EPA
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and a seven-state coalition of seven states announced it will sue the EPA for violating the Clean Air Act by failing to address methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry.
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The Fugitive: An Interview with Julian Assange
Julian Assange has been holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy for six months. In a rare interview, The Guardian asks the WikiLeaks founder about reports of illness, paranoia – and if he'll ever come out.
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The Fiscal Cliff vs. the Heartland
Rather than the tactical games being played in Washington, we should be focusing on why median wages continue to drop when income and wealth are ever more concentrated at the top.
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Mining Firms on U.S. Public Lands Pay No Royalties
Companies that extracted oil, gas, natural gas liquids and coal on federal and Indian lands produced $11.4 billion in federal revenue last year - but paid no royalties.
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HSBC's $1.92B Settlement: When Too-Big-to-Fail Becomes Too-Big-to-Indict
State and federal authorities decided against indicting HSBC in a money-laundering case.
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Greetings from Michigan, the Right-to-Rip-Off-Unions State
What should one call these Orwellian “right to work” laws?
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Techtivist Report: "Black Box" Surveillance Gets ITU Backing
Plans to adopt a global standard to make it easier for governments and corporations to intercept all our Internet traffic were “quietly endorsed” at the International Telecommunications Union meeting in Dubai last week.
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What Does the NDAA Really Authorize?
This year's military spending bill passed by the Senate says citizens can't be detained in the U.S. -- but concerns remain about the scope of detention powers.
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Record Mortgage Fraud Litigation Hits Nation's Biggest Banks
Dozens of new claims have been filed dozens of new claims against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup related to more than $1 trillion worth of mortgage-backed securities.
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Leaders Fail the World - Again - at Doha Climate Summit
The United Nations climate talks in Doha went a full extra 24 hours and ended without increased cuts in fossil fuel emissions or financial commitments.
