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Wall Street Has Its Top Democratic Hopefuls All Picked Out

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jun 17, 2019 A new report finds the financial industry is lining up behind Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

With Little Scrutiny, U.S. Military Ramps Up in Afghanistan

ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Mar 10, 2018 American problems in the 16-year war include a resilient Taliban, a weak government in Kabul and, according to the top general overseeing the conflict, Russian interference. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Promises to Hold Donald Trump Accountable to Working-Class Americans

BLANK Nov 17, 2016 The senator, who has pledged to "keep an open mind" to the president-elect's ideas, wants Trump to live up to his word on issues such as investing in infrastructure improvement and addressing income inequality. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cities and States Pay Massive Secret Fees to Wall Street

David Sirota / Truthdig Apr 25, 2015 Less than half of the private equity costs incurred by U.S. pension funds are currently being disclosed, a report says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Climate Change Doomed the Ancients

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 29, 2014 "Climate change has been leading to global conflict -- and even the collapse of civilizations -- for more than 3,000 years," an anthropologist wrote in The New York Times on Wednesday. "Drought and famine led to internal rebellions in some societies and the sacking of others, as people fleeing hardship at home became conquerors abroad." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colleges Suing Poor Students Over Loan Defaults

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 6, 2013 "The increase in the amount of defaulted loans among poor students comes as President Barack Obama says he wants to expand access to college for working-class families and increase funding for the Perkins program," Bloomberg reports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )