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Critical coverage on the global financial system and domestic policies that shape the U.S. economy, with a focus on corporate wrongdoing.
Airline Unions Aim To Preserve Sky-High Credit Card Fees
To safeguard airline reward programs, some industry unions are splitting with their labor colleagues and teaming up with big banks.
An Insurance Giant Stalls Mental Health Care Reform
As mental health advocates pushed for a bill to expand insurance coverage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan lobbied against it.
The TurboTax Scam
Tax prep companies claim a government-run direct-file system would be expensive — but it could cost less than the federal subsidies going to the industry.
The Corporate Takeover Of Music (Lessons From Bandcamp)
The Lever explores the recent corporatization of the online music platform Bandcamp, amid a sale to Songtradr, and what it means for the music industry.
“The Israel Situation Is Going To Put Upward Pressure On Demand”
General Dynamics and Raytheon execs tell investors that Israel’s war on Gaza will mean more business.
Military Contractors Are Targeting Commuters
Weapons and tech interests are skirting advertising rules and using Washington, D.C.’s subway system to influence policymakers.
A Plan To Stop The Vulture Funds Fueling Global Debt
As conversations on the global debt crisis heat up, activists push New York State lawmakers to take on exploitative private creditors.
Insurers Are Gaming Medicare — To The Tune Of $140 Billion
Private health insurers are systematically taking advantage of Medicare while denying care to seniors, a new report shows.
Automakers’ Electric Vehicle Lie
Corporations say they can’t meet auto workers’ demands while also transitioning to electric vehicles — but they just need to fork over the money.