There Are Only Two Democratic Hopefuls Wall Street Fears
Jan 29, 2019 A new report suggests the financial industry is eager to be rid of Trump but wary of seeing a true progressive in the White House.
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Banks Are Becoming Obsolete in China—Could the U.S. Be Next?
Aug 22, 2018 Big banks on this side of the Pacific are watching with trepidation, as developments in China’s mobile system could indicate that significant shifts will happen in the U.S.2019 Southern California Journalism Award: Third Place, Consumer News or Feature
Seattle Repeals Homeless-Aid Tax After Amazon Objects
Jun 12, 2018 The quick surrender—just a month after the City Council voted unanimously on the measure—shows the power of Amazon to rally opposition and aggressively push back on taxes at all levels of government.
Beware the Democrats and Their Good Billionaires
Jun 8, 2018 Outgoing Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz’s political prospects may have dimmed, but his genre of bogus austere responsibility lives on in his party of choice.
Not a Paying Customer? Go Shit Somewhere Else.
Jun 2, 2018 Maybe on the streets, and good luck with the cops.
Racism Keeps Rearing Its Ugly Head
May 30, 2018 People of color continue to be dehumanized on a daily basis inside and outside the U.S. Canceling a TV show or setting up an afternoon training session isn't nearly enough to effect meaningful change.Seattle to Tax Big Companies to Help the Homeless
May 15, 2018 The debate over who should pay to solve a housing crisis exacerbated by Seattle's rapid economic growth comes after weeks of tense exchanges with businesses such as Starbucks and Amazon.
Protests Force Starbucks to Ditch ADL From Leading Anti-Racism Training
May 3, 2018 An outcry over the inclusion of the Anti-Defamation League, an Jewish nongovernmental organization, as a lead member of upcoming anti-racism training forced the coffee company to back down.
From Starbucks to Waffle House: American Society Devalues Black Lives
Apr 27, 2018 Whether as victims of a mass shooting or of police brutality, time and again black lives are treated as less valuable than others.
Starbucks Drama Proves (Again) the Reactionaries Will Be Televised
Apr 21, 2018 Injustice hunting has become the new favorite pastime of Americans instead of addressing the problems at their roots.