The Police Have A Dark Money Slush Fund
Corporate interests are funneling far more money to law enforcement than previously known — often with scant oversight.
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SIROTA’S SIGNALS: This Graph Explains The Discontent
Plus, a nonprofit health care system secretly becomes a debt collector, regulators may help you find cheaper credit cards, and Big Tech’s plan to keep preying on kids.
Feds Recently Hit Cargo Giant In Baltimore Disaster For Silencing Whistleblowers
Regulators cited Maersk for its “illegal policy” blocking employees from reporting safety concerns to the Coast Guard.
This New Lawsuit Could Rescind Your Health Care Benefits
Right-wing federal appeal judges signal they support repeal of the no-cost preventive care mandate, all but guaranteeing a Supreme Court showdown.
LEVER WEEKLY: Corruption Rules Everything Around Me
From the fossil fuel-soaked legislatures to corrupt lower courts, bribery is rampant at every level of government, and other news from The Lever this week.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: The Real Estate Cartel Takes The L
Plus, immigrants catch a break in some states, environmental regulators combat cancer at its source, and states are taking on the gun lobby.
SIROTA’S SIGNALS: Protecting Yourself From The Great Bank Robbery
Plus, credit card predators hit an obstacle, the Biden admin waives ethics rules for a former Boeing official, and SCOTUS justices face questions about their taxes.
The Lie Banks Use To Protect Their Late-Fee Profits
Corporations think they’re entitled to sky-high profits, and it’s destroying the economy.
Fossil Fuel Cash Is Fracking Democrats’ Climate Support
After Biden paused liquid natural gas exports, fossil fuel-backed Democrats have worked to undo the climate win.
The Supreme Court Case Designed To Legalize Bribery
Snyder v. United States could make it legal for public officials to accept rewards for their corrupt actions.