Student debtors are under attack on all sides. Government contractors make their life miserable, and financial predators are poised to capitalize.
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Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Blockchain Association Just Bought the CFTC
The revolving door isn’t just corrupting the CFTC—it may end the pretense of a Commission altogether.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Rocketing Toward Monopoly
Elon Musk’s control of space is even more entrenched than it seems. What dangers could that lead to?
Posted inHousing
Corporate Landlords Show Racist Eviction Patterns
A new study reveals that large national landlords in Los Angeles are disproportionately evicting Black tenants.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
The Chickens and the Eggs
Avian flu outbreaks are exacerbated by the consolidated structure of the poultry industry.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Apple’s Monopoly Is Finally Held Accountable
And within hours of a Wednesday court ruling, innovation on smartphones is exploding, showing private regulation can be more burdensome to markets than democratic rules CEOs like to condemn.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Davos and Other Hustles
The longtime head of the World Economic Forum resigns in disgrace. Is nothing sacred?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Google Faces Historic Breakup
A three-week trial began today that could force Google to sell off its Chrome browser, among other remedies for its illegal monopolization.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Google Is a Monopolist … Again
Previously cited for monopolizing search and app stores, now the ‘don’t be evil’ company has been found to have monopolized advertising technology markets.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Intuit, Owner of TurboTax, Wins Battle Against America’s Taxpayers
The successful IRS free tax filing program is being wound down, thanks in large part to Intuit’s copious spending in Washington.
