Powell Lets Wall Street Pay Skyrocket While Targeting Workers’ Wages
The Fed chair says his goal is to “get wages down” — but he has declined to reduce bankers’ record-high bonuses.
Economic Policy
Biden Administration May Shield Bank Linked To Russian Oligarchs
Labor Department proposal would waive penalty for convicted bank Credit Suisse, whose donors gave more than $100,000 to Biden’s campaign.
Climate Warriors Get A New Weapon
Despite corporate opposition, Biden’s SEC issued a directive helping climate activists hold corporations accountable.
When A Swap Becomes A Swipe
A new lawsuit challenges an interest-rate scheme that critics say helped Wall Street loot communities across America.
Shocker: Workers Score Rare Win Over Wall Street
The Supreme Court rules that retirees can sue employers for helping investment firms rip them off with high-fees and poor performance.
1/25 Live Chat: The Author Of “Davos Man”
New York Times reporter Peter Goodman will talk to Daily Poster subscribers about his new book on billionaires conquering the world.
Fossil Fuel Investments Are Burning California Pensioners
California’s top investment funds have resisted divestment and funneled big money into fossil fuel firms like those behind Dakota Access — costing public workers billions.
The Entitlement Mentality
Joe Manchin demands work requirements for child tax credits, while he benefits from and supports tax preferences for work-free income.
Manchin Demanded Bank Bailout Before Slamming “Entitlement Mentality”
The West Virginia coal magnate is threatening to kill the reconciliation bill on the anniversary of his pivotal push for a Wall Street bailout
Yes, They Are “A Bunch Of Partisan Hacks”
Amy Barrett defends her fellow right-wing justices and says they must be “hyper vigilant” about biases - just after she helped a fossil fuel giant that employed her dad.