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On 10th Anniversary of Wall Street Crash, Warren Says: Break Up the Banks and Jail the Bankers
Written by Jake Johnson | Common Dreams
To avoid another crash, the Massachusetts senator says the U.S. must "force law-breaking bankers to trade in their pinstripe suits for orange jumpsuits."
Forget Guns and Immigration, These 12 Democrats Focused on Helping GOP Deliver Big Bank Giveaway
Written by Jake Johnson | Common Dreams
"The bank lobbyists have been hitting Capitol Hill hard, and they have a Dodd-Frank rollback bill lined up with the support of every Republican and 12 Democrats."
'Corporate Mercenaries': Trump-Allied Firm Slammed for $1 Billion Suit Against Water Protectors
Written by Jessica Corbett | Common Dreams
In what environmental justice groups are characterizing as legal harassment by "corporate mercenaries," the company that owns the contested Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) has filed a lawsuit against Greenpeace, Earth First!, BankTrack, and individuals who oppposed and protested the pipeline, claiming over $300 million in damages.
Governor Brown signs SB 1107 to legalize citizens-funded elections!
Written by Trent Lange | CA Clean Money Coalition
By now you've hopefully heard the incredible news -- Governor Brown signed SB 1107 to repeal California's ban on public financing of campaigns! A huge thank you to all of you who helped!
This caps off easily the hardest fought and most important campaign finance victory in California in the 14+ years the California Clean Money Campaign has been working on the issue with our allies.
Five Deadly Sins of Big Pharma
Written by Paul Buchheit | Common Dreams
People Power Just Trumped Corporate Power: Oregon County Rejects Nestle Water-Grab
Written by Andrea Germanos | Common Dreams
'This is really a resounding victory for everyone who cares about protecting not only our water supply, but water supplies around the world'
The Panama Papers Problem
Written by Margaret Kimberley | Common Dreams
The Panama tax haven leaks reveal a lot about the lawlessness of the rich, as well as the ideological bias of the western press.
Time and again, whether we are seeking sensible healthcare, environmental, economic, or foreign policy—supported by a majority of Americans—we hit a barrier, because corporate lobbyists and donors have managed to get between our legislators and us. National and local media is right-wing and true journalism has suffered.
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