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How the Twinkie Provides a Blueprint for Amassing Wealth

Staff / Truthdig Dec 11, 2016 Highlighting a deal involving Hostess, the company known for its sweet baked treats, an investigation by The New York Times shows how private-equity executives expanded their fortunes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Save the Twinkie

Nick Anderson Nov 26, 2012 Dig deeper

Twinkie-Giving

Bob Englehart, Cagle Cartoons, The Hartford Courant Nov 22, 2012 Dig deeper

End Times

Staff / Truthdig Nov 22, 2012 Dig deeper

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Signe Wilkinson Nov 21, 2012 Dig deeper

Hostess to Shut Down After Failed Strike Deal

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 17, 2012 About 18,500 people will lose their jobs as Hostess, the bankrupt manufacturer of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, closes its doors upon failing to make a deal with striking bakery workers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )