For Banks, Data on Your Spending Habits Could be a Gold Mine

ANICK JESDANUN / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2019 They feel Americans have demonstrated that they value discounts more than intangible privacy concerns. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Billionaire Supported Trump While Suing for Worker’s Special Visa

By Jake Pearson / ProPublica Oct 7, 2019 Shipping supplies billionaires Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein frequently back “America First” candidates and causes. When it comes to their own company, it’s a different matter. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Facebook Plans Its Own Digital Currency for 2 Billion-Plus Users

RACHEL LERMAN / The Associated Press Jun 18, 2019 The social network giant seeks to launch a global challenger to Bitcoin with big-name partners, more fodder for regulators' scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Twitter, Visa and Lyft Spend Against San Francisco Homelessness Measure

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Nov 5, 2018 Some San Francisco companies donated thousands to oppose a tax hike on wealthy businesses to help fund affordable housing and mental health services. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Administration Finds New Way to Torment Immigrants

Kavitha Surana / ProPublica Sep 12, 2018 Officials can now deny visas and green cards without giving applicants a chance to fix any errors in their applications. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Shame on the Supreme Court for Upholding Trump’s Muslim Ban

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jul 3, 2018 The court's ruling ignores international law. The ban violates two treaties: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.S. to Cut Haitians Off From Temporary Work Visas

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jan 18, 2018 Belize and Samoa are also set to be excluded from a list of more than 80 countries whose citizens can apply for visas often used by seasonal farm or hotel workers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Denormalizing Hate

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 15, 2018 America's underlying moral sickness has spread with the immigration debate. Generous, fair and flexible policy is the antidote. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

10 Myths About Immigration in the United States

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2017 Here's a list of common misconceptions--plus information to separate fact from fear. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Immigration Agency Will Lose Millions Because It Can’t Process Visas Fast Enough

By Marcelo Rochabrun / ProPublica Apr 8, 2017 Fees to expedite worker visas pay for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ efforts to digitize. But the agency can't keep up with demand, forcing it to suspend its cash cow. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump Visa Denials Target Same Countries Bush Vowed to Overthrow

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 29, 2017 These are not countries that pose a danger to the US They are countries that face instability and displacement when the U comes knocking. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Magic Kingdom

Bill Day. Cagle Cartoons Jun 16, 2015 Dig deeper