WEEKEND READER: Israel's Atrocities In Gaza
A prominent senator argues that Israel's atrocities in Gaza embody the extremism of the Netanyahu Government, and why the United States must use its leverage to stop the violence.
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MIDDAY POSTER: “An Amazing 15 Months” (Exclusive For Subscribers)
While the pandemic devastated the country, a debt collection giant enjoyed record profits and now faces a probe over predatory loan rules.
Debt Collectors Spending Big To Block A Crackdown
The $13 billion industry is funneling huge cash to lawmakers in a campaign to halt Democratic legislation on predatory practices.
Punishing The Pain Profiteers
New legislation aims to ensure the executives behind the opioid crisis are held accountable — so why are health care giants lobbying on the bill?
MIDDAY POSTER: CEOs Boosted Their Pay While Stiffing Frontline Workers (Exclusive for Subscribers)
Thanks to the pandemic, 2020 proved to be a horrific year for frontline workers, since many had to choose between keeping their job and keeping themselves safe. Now a new report suggests the year was even worse for these employees than most people imagined, since many of their employers found
Dems Demanding SALT Tax Cuts Stand to Benefit
Lawmakers leading the charge to reinstate state and local tax breaks could score thousands in annual deductions.
Investors Tell Denny’s To Stop Opposing Minimum Wage Hike
Denny’s shareholders say the National Restaurant Association’s lobbying efforts against higher wages harm investors.
WEEKEND READER: CEOs Will Not Save Us (Exclusive For Subscribers)
Don’t believe corporate media and politicians pretending that corporate execs will fix everything — they won’t.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: McDonald’s Workers To Strike For $15 An Hour (Exclusive For Subscribers)
Also: The PRO Act scores major-league support, and the tax man could be coming for Jeff Bezos’ heirs.
Vaccine Waiver Pledge Tests Biden-World’s Pharma Ties
Biden and many of his appointees have links to drug companies trying to delay and weaken the COVID vaccine waiver he’s now promising to negotiate.