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Homelessness in Silicon Valley

The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype

If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.

Jun 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Big Wireless Made Us Think That Cell Phones Are Safe: A Special Investigation

How Big Wireless Made Us Think That Cell Phones Are Safe: A Special Investigation How Big Wireless Made Us Think That Cell Phones Are Safe: A Special Investigation

The disinformation campaign—and massive radiation increase—behind the 5G rollout.

Mar 29, 2018 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard and Mark Dowie

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Big Fight’ Against Monopolies

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Big Fight’ Against Monopolies Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Big Fight’ Against Monopolies

Warren speaks to The Nation about power, markets, and breaking up corporate giants.

Feb 15, 2018 / Feature / George Zornick

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Don’t Let AT&T Exploit Your Distrust of Trump Don’t Let AT&T Exploit Your Distrust of Trump

He may hate CNN, but there’s good reasons for a sell-off.

Nov 9, 2017 / David Dayen

Equifax headquarters

Why Should Your Credit History Cost You a Job? Why Should Your Credit History Cost You a Job?

In most states, an employer can require a credit report as part of your job application. Elizabeth Warren wants to stop that.

Sep 27, 2017 / Editorial / Michelle Chen

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Don’t Fall for Amazon’s ‘Prime Day’ Don’t Fall for Amazon’s ‘Prime Day’

You might get a good deal now, but the company is gobbling up market share and bludgeoning competitors.

Jul 11, 2017 / David Dayen

Journalists watch GOP debate

The Trump Administration’s Other War on the Media The Trump Administration’s Other War on the Media

Trump wants to give his corporate allies full control of our media ecosystem. A people-powered movement demanding an open and free Internet is what it will take to stop him.

Feb 14, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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There’s a Nationwide Boycott of Wendy’s Underway There’s a Nationwide Boycott of Wendy’s Underway

Organizers want the fast-food giant to agree to worker-friendly supply-chain practices.

Oct 10, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Trump University

Documents Show Just How Suckered Students of the Trump Institute Felt Documents Show Just How Suckered Students of the Trump Institute Felt

Former students of Trump schools vent their rage and disbelief in newly revealed letters of complaint compiled by the Texas attorney general.

Mar 28, 2016 / Spencer Woodman

Why Is Florida’s Congressional Delegation Defending Predatory Lenders?

Why Is Florida’s Congressional Delegation Defending Predatory Lenders? Why Is Florida’s Congressional Delegation Defending Predatory Lenders?

It’s hard to rein in the payday lending industry when lawmakers keep protecting it.

Jan 26, 2016 / Joe Valenti and Alice Vickers

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