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Danny Meyer Has a Few ‘Tips’ of His Own

Danny Meyer Has a Few ‘Tips’ of His Own Danny Meyer Has a Few ‘Tips’ of His Own

An interview with the restaurateur behind Shake Shack on ending tips and educating diners.

Oct 13, 2017 / Editorial / Anna Lappé

Ai Weiwei on Refugees: They Are Part of Us

Ai Weiwei on Refugees: They Are Part of Us Ai Weiwei on Refugees: They Are Part of Us

Plus: David Dayen on JPMorgan Chase and Amy Wilentz on Ivanka, Jared, and Don Jr.

Oct 12, 2017 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Did Monsanto Ignore Evidence Linking Its Weed Killer to Cancer?

Did Monsanto Ignore Evidence Linking Its Weed Killer to Cancer? Did Monsanto Ignore Evidence Linking Its Weed Killer to Cancer?

This could be the company’s “Big Tobacco” moment.

Oct 12, 2017 / Feature / Rene Ebersole

The Pentagon

Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars for ‘Defense’ Are Really Going Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars for ‘Defense’ Are Really Going

The Pentagon’s spending is a scandal of epic proportions.

Oct 10, 2017 / William D. Hartung

Behind JPMorgan Chase’s Bait-and-Switch

Behind JPMorgan Chase’s Bait-and-Switch Behind JPMorgan Chase’s Bait-and-Switch

According to lawsuits filed by investor Larry Schneider, the bank sold him thousands of mortgages—then changed the terms of the deal.

Oct 5, 2017 / Special Report / David Dayen

Special Investigation: How America’s Biggest Bank Paid Its Fine for the 2008 Mortgage Crisis—With Phony Mortgages!

Special Investigation: How America’s Biggest Bank Paid Its Fine for the 2008 Mortgage Crisis—With Phony Mortgages! Special Investigation: How America’s Biggest Bank Paid Its Fine for the 2008 Mortgage Crisis—With Phony Mortgages!

Alleged fraud put JPMorgan Chase hundreds of millions of dollars ahead; ordinary homeowners, not so much.

Oct 5, 2017 / Feature / David Dayen

The Equifax Apology Tour Is an Insulting Charade

The Equifax Apology Tour Is an Insulting Charade The Equifax Apology Tour Is an Insulting Charade

CEOs will express remorse; some might even be fired. But in an oligarchy like ours, nothing will change.

Oct 4, 2017 / Helaine Olen

Teamsters Opioid Protest

Fighting the Opioid Epidemic by Targeting Big Pharma’s Bottom Line Fighting the Opioid Epidemic by Targeting Big Pharma’s Bottom Line

The Teamsters are fighting the profit-driven medical industry that is tearing their communities apart.

Oct 3, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Protest outside Chase

From Free Lunch to Public Banks, These Cities Are Giving Us Hope From Free Lunch to Public Banks, These Cities Are Giving Us Hope

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance: Alameda to Elyria and beyond.

Sep 29, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias

How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library

How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library

Grassroots activists thwarted a costly and destructive renovation scheme—but the NYPL still lacks effective governance.

Sep 28, 2017 / Feature / Scott Sherman

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