When Pro-Business Means Anti-You
When the only responsibility of business is to maximize shareholder value, how far can pro-business politicians go before they’re anti-you?
Investigations
What Will Kavanaugh’s Debt Inquiry Reveal?
Brett Kavanaugh’s debt totaled $60-$200K. Shortly before his confirmation, it disappeared. Sheldon Whitehouse would like to know why.
Amazon Seller Tells Congress that Arbitration Agreements Let Big Companies Stifle Competitors
An Amazon seller told Congress that the online retailer coerces merchants hoping to its use platform into signing unfair arbitration agreements. According to CNBC, Jacob Weiss—the owner of OJ Commerce, a company specializing in home goods—told the U.S. House Judiciary Committee that he relies on Amazon’s commercial platform to survive and thrive. Since Amazon is
UnitedHealth’s SCA Accused of Sherman Act Violations
A federal grand jury indicted SCA for Sherman Act violations.
Owner of Hospice Care Chain Charged in Fraud Scheme
Owner of hospice chain is convicted of fraud for unnecessarily diagnosing patients with incurable conditions to receive kickbacks.
Whistleblower Case Leads to Retraction of Study Findings
Published papers of a German cognitive psychologist are retracted after her co-authors come forward.
Tuscany Village COVID-19 Residents are Not Receiving Proper Care
Tuscany Village families are stepping forward, saying the nursing home’s staff is not providing their loved ones with sufficient nutrition.
Former Church-goer Sends Racially Motivated Death Threat
Michigan man sends hateful message, threatening a Black woman’s life.
DEA, HSI Crackdown on Mexican Drug Trafficking Rings
U.S. law enforcement intercept loads of cocaine, heroin, and firearms in Mexican drug cartel investigations.
Italy Launches Investigations Against Tech Companies
Italy launches investigations over tech company content concerns, following a slew of E.U. cases.