Big Oil Tries To Buy Its Own Courts
Texas oil and gas companies could soon have their business cases heard by judges handpicked by a close ally: Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Clarence Thomas Reversed Position After Gifts And Family Payments
The Supreme Court justice switched sides on a landmark legal doctrine, satisfying his benefactors’ conservative advocacy machine.
Here’s The Real Goal Of Supreme Court Corruption
The prospect of luxury gifts and outside cash is designed to halt the historical trend of GOP appointees becoming more liberal.
How Pundits’ Inflation Myth Crushed The Working Class
After corporate media lied America into a war and a financial crisis, data show they lied about a main source of price hikes — and brutal policies followed.
Big Tech Is Big Tobacco
When it comes to the dangers of AI, the Peter Isherwells are using cigarette-makers’ old strategy.
New Documents Undermine Supreme Court Student Debt Case
The Roberts court appears willing to ignore its purported judicial principles in order to end Biden’s student debt relief plan.
How Biden’s New Communications Director Made His Millions
Former Obama spokesperson Ben LaBolt earned millions working for Facebook, Instacart, and Union Pacific before joining the Biden White House.
Roberts Memo Threatened To Challenge Ethics Rules
The Chief Justice questioned Congress’ ethics rules a decade ago; now he’s punted the Clarence Thomas corruption review to a secret committee.
Pelosi Gets Hospital Lobbyists’ Award After Blocking Reforms
The American Hospital Association feted the former House speaker for “advancing health care” following her years-long effort to obstruct Medicare for All.
Thomas Helped Kill Eviction Ban Threatening Benefactor’s Business
Harlan Crow’s company said tenant protections threatened its profits. Thomas twice voted to end them while Crow lavished him with gifts.