Big Oil: $135 Million — School Children: 0
Led by Valero Energy Corp., at least 16 huge refiners are trying to poke a lucrative loophole into Texas tax laws.
What Have They Done with Ron Paul?
The mainstream media mostly ignores him.
Dr. National and Mr. Transnational
Pay my fair share of taxes? What is this, socialism?
When IPS and the Heritage Foundation Agree that Something’s a Bad Idea, It Probably Does Stink
A bipartisan Senate bill that would grant corporations a tax holiday is slated to be introduced tomorrow, just days after the progressive and conservative organizations released reports about how these tax giveaways don’t spur job growth.
Uncle Sam Should Support Built-to-Last Companies, Not Built-to-Loot Enterprises
There’s nothing holding back the corporations demanding another tax holiday from investing in America right now.
The Lineup: Week of Oct. 3-9, 2011
Marc Morial and Khalil Bendib address capital punishment’s “long shadow of doubt” in the wake of Troy Davis’s execution.
Columbus Day Questions
On this Columbus Day, let’s consider the discrepancy between how newcomers are celebrated in our history but ostracized in our society.
A Long Shadow of Doubt: The Execution of Troy Davis
As Justice Marshall once said, “the scandalous state of our present system of capital punishment will cast a pall of shame over our society for years to come.”
Solyndra’s Implosion Burned Taxpayers
We need to put the brakes on the Department of Energy’s flawed loan guarantee program before taxpayers lose billions.
New Rules will Support Farmers and Jobs
The meatpacking industry, giant poultry companies, and largest food processors have forced more than 1 million American farmers and ranchers out of business since 1980.
Free the College Football Market
College football pretends it’s about boola-boola, but it’s really all about ka-ching ka-ching.
Wendy’s ‘Improved’ Burger
The company spent two and a half years and millions of dollars of corporate poking and prodding to “improve” a burger that doesn’t compare to a backyard cookout.
The Environment Could Use Some Rich Friends
The Earth needs a well-heeled lobby to survive all this pillaging.
Doubt’s Shadow
RIP, Troy Davis.
The Lineup: Week of Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2011
Matias Ramos describes his latest immigration ordeal.