A Sordid New Genre of Stories Emerges in Corporate Media

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Feb 4, 2020 As progressives gain momentum, media outlets are failing their readers with articles that uncritically amplify powerful interests. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Number of Giant Companies Paying $0 in Corporate Taxes Doubles

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Apr 29, 2019 Sixty profitable Fortune 500 companies have managed to avoid paying taxes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Even Millionaires Are Ashamed of Their Absurdly Low Tax Bills

Jim Hightower / Apr 25, 2019 The plutocratic ripoff is so shameful and un-American that a group of embarrassed rich people are calling for the GOP tax law's repeal. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Under Cover of Kavanaugh, GOP Gave the Rich Another Huge Handout

Frank Clemente / OtherWords Oct 3, 2018 While Americans watched Senate hearings over Brett Kavanaugh’s alleged sexual assaults, House Republicans passed an extra $3 trillion tax cut for rich people and corporations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Amazon Is Getting Cities and States to Rob Their Own Citizens

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Sep 24, 2018 If you live in Indianapolis, Austin, Chicago, Atlanta or 16 other lucky cities, congratulations! You’re a finalist in the “Throw-Your-Money-At-Amazon” Sweepstakes! Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Debt

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Sep 12, 2018 Dig deeper

Sanders Wants Big Corporations to Fund 100% of Their Workers’ Public Assistance

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 25, 2018 "I don't believe that ordinary Americans should be subsidizing the wealthiest person in the world." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Scoring Trump’s Tax Cuts So Far: $280k for Rich Lawmakers, Pennies for Working People

Kayla Kitson / OtherWords Aug 23, 2018 Very few businesses have raised wages thanks to corporate tax cuts, but executives and lawmakers are buying new yachts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

5 Key Financial Misadventures of the Trump Era (So Far)

Nomi Prins / TomDispatch Aug 5, 2018 Here's a look at the president's travels on the paths of chaos, and at the economic damage that might lie ahead. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

After Trump’s Tax Bill, CEOs Rake In Millions in ‘Eye-Popping’ Stock Payouts, Politico Reports

Ilana Novick Jul 30, 2018 CEO cash-outs are likely to become a talking point for Democrats in the midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

John Oliver: We ‘Absolutely Blew’ Corporate Tax Reform (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Apr 16, 2018 Analyzing the Republican tax overhaul, the "Last Week Tonight" host illustrates all the ways it's a boon for corporations, the rich and no one else. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Public Safety Is None of Your Business’

Paul Street / Truthdig Mar 20, 2018 And, if we believe what we are being told, neither are corporate welfare, jobs, health insurance, pensions, the environment, tax policy, the distribution of wealth and power or world peace. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )