Workers Are Funding Private Equity’s Child Labor Exploitation
Public employees’ retirement savings have funded the private equity takeovers of companies that used child labor in dangerous factories.
National Politics
Rail-Lobbyist-Turned-Senator Could Block Safety Bill
John Thune embodies the rail industry’s Washington influence machine that could now kill bipartisan safety legislation.
Campaign Cash Goes In, Late Fees Come Out
Republican lawmakers funded by the credit card industry are fighting to protect the excessive fees companies charge consumers.
LEVER TIME: Nina Turner On Dems' Working-Class Voter Problem
On this week’s Lever podcasts: David interviews progressive icon Nina Turner, and MVC explores Charlie Chaplin’s anti-capitalist masterpiece Modern Times.
DeSantis Lets Electric Companies Hide Their Dirty Work
After industry cash flooded their war chests, Florida Republicans stopped requiring utilities from disclosing who they are punishing with power shutoffs.
This Is How It’s Supposed To Work
In an unexpected twist, change could be coming for the country’s railroads.
Rail Lobbyists Pay Politico To Tout Train Safety
The Beltway newsletter is running ads about the railroad industry’s alleged commitment to safety as rail lobbyists fight new safety rules.
Hochul Vetoed Key Rail Safety Bill
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for new rail safety regulations — after rejecting legislation requiring trains to be staffed with at least two crew members.
Where Is Buttigieg On The “Bomb Train” Threat?
Buttigieg’s Transportation Department has yet to walk back a controversial Trump rule allowing trains to transport explosive liquefied natural gas.
After Norfolk Southern Support, DeWine Says No Disaster In East Palestine
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s track record and rail company links raise questions about his ability to hold the rail giant accountable for the derailment disaster.