Markets are over-financialized, over-speculated, and bloated. Beyond WallStreetBets and Robinhood, that’s the real issue.
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Reps Would Have to Resign From Corporate Boards Under Democrats’ Ethics Bill
At least 15 House reps currently sit on the boards of private companies.
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Elon Musk Pumped Dogecoin Into a 50 Percent Gain. Who Cashed In?
If a single tweet can wildly move prices, maybe there’s a problem with our financial markets.
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Resistance Disconnect
How Indivisible’s national advocates and grassroots volunteers have pulled apart—and what could happen instead
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The Wall Street Gambling Is Coming From Inside the House
This era of speculation cannot be blamed on GameStop buyers on Reddit. Look, for example, at SPACs.
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Why Katie Porter Isn’t on the House Financial Services Committee
Committee Chair Maxine Waters appears to have a problem with fierce questioning and progressive financial reform.
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How Far Does Blame Extend for the Capitol Riot?
An array of politicians, influence groups, and corporate donors had a hand in the January 6 event.
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What We’ve Learned From the Robinhood Affair
Let’s put parasitic speculators out of business. How about a lead role for Joe Biden’s most progressive former top aide, Ted Kaufman?
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The GameStop Craziness Pulls Back the Curtain on the Stock Market
Day traders with apps have occupied Wall Street—and shown it to be a sham.
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Dark-Money Think Tanks Dominate House Foreign Affairs Committee Witness Table
But a new rule may clear the air.
