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The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
April 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
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Thank you, Trump voters. As we fall behind on research for Alzheimer's, cancer, Parkinson's, and much else, as well as pandemic prevention, you all are to blame.
The National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of biomedical research in the world, has fired 1,300 employees and cancelled more than $2 billion in federal research grants. https://cbsn.ws/4daiCrv
How cuts at the National Institutes of Health could impact Americans' health
Cuts and layoffs to the National Institutes of Health threaten medical research around the U.S., agency insiders warn.
cbsn.ws
April 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Thank you, Trump voters. As we fall behind on research for Alzheimer's, cancer, Parkinson's, and much else, as well as pandemic prevention, you all are to blame.
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While you highlight it, please note is the product of local journalism, which has been carrying a lot of the burden in an environment where national outlets simply can't cover everything everywhere all at once. Support your local journalists!
Please highlight this story.
ICE stormed into the wrong house, trashed the place, and made women/girls stand outside in the rain in their underwear. ICE also stole phones, laptops, and cash savings from the family, who moved to OKC two weeks ago.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
ICE stormed into the wrong house, trashed the place, and made women/girls stand outside in the rain in their underwear. ICE also stole phones, laptops, and cash savings from the family, who moved to OKC two weeks ago.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects
A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings – even though they were …
kfor.com
April 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
While you highlight it, please note is the product of local journalism, which has been carrying a lot of the burden in an environment where national outlets simply can't cover everything everywhere all at once. Support your local journalists!
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THIS IS WHAT OLIGARCHY LOOKS LIKE
January 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
THIS IS WHAT OLIGARCHY LOOKS LIKE
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Ever have that terrible, sinking feeling?
December 27, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Ever have that terrible, sinking feeling?
Alexa show my why privatisation of public services is always disastrous
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
December 24, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Alexa show my why privatisation of public services is always disastrous
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
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Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
Exclusive: UK’s biggest water company assessed risks before cutting back on cost of environmental work, investigation shows
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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On Monday we learnt that 1 in 3 children are living in poverty…
And that deprivation has hit a record high
Given their new found compassion for struggling Brits
Where’s Jeremy Clarkson, Nigel Farage and Andrew Lloyd Webber to fight their corner?
…anywhere?
And that deprivation has hit a record high
Given their new found compassion for struggling Brits
Where’s Jeremy Clarkson, Nigel Farage and Andrew Lloyd Webber to fight their corner?
…anywhere?
November 20, 2024 at 8:55 AM
On Monday we learnt that 1 in 3 children are living in poverty…
And that deprivation has hit a record high
Given their new found compassion for struggling Brits
Where’s Jeremy Clarkson, Nigel Farage and Andrew Lloyd Webber to fight their corner?
…anywhere?
And that deprivation has hit a record high
Given their new found compassion for struggling Brits
Where’s Jeremy Clarkson, Nigel Farage and Andrew Lloyd Webber to fight their corner?
…anywhere?