This explanation is reminiscent of the famous Nuremberg defense in which Nazis on trial after WW2 insisted that they were “just following orders”. Continue reading ICE Agents Deny Nazi Comparisons, Say They Were Just Following Orders
A new study done by economists at Yale University has found that the $600 per week unemployment bonus enacted in the CARES act did not lead workers to work less, contrary to what Republicans lawmakers have argued. Continue reading Yale Study: The $600 Unemployment Bonuses Did Not Lead People to Work Less
Dr. Immanuel is known for making numerous dubious claims in the past, such as warning against the harmful effects of having sex with demons, and that Alien DNA is used in various medications. Continue reading Trump Defends Doctor who Claimed Medicine is Made from Alien DNA in Briefing
The Q2 2020 drop is almost four times as large as the largest drop during the Great Recession. Continue reading U.S. GDP Drops by 32.9% Smashing Records
Millions of people whose employment has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic are set to lose the benefits, which in many cases have been a crucial lifeline. Continue reading Senate Leaves Town as Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire
Nearly 400 Democratic delegates, and counting, have signed a pledge to oppose any party platform that does not include Medicare for All. Continue reading Hundreds of Democratic Delegates Demand Medicare for All be Included in Platform
Florida’s largest teachers union filed a lawsuit against the state government this week. Rank and file in unions in LA and Chicago are also strongly against premature physical opening. Continue reading Across the Country, Teachers Unions Lead Fight Against Opening Schools Prematurely
A new poll by the Wall Street Journal and NBC news has found that 56% of voters believe US society to be racist.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro did not take the results well. Continue reading Ben Shapiro ‘Devastated’ by Poll Showing Majority of Americans Say US Society is Racist
1/3 of companies paid out bonuses within 1 month of filing, and two 2/3 paid out bonuses within 6 months of filing.
This practice evades a 2005 law which bans companies from paying executive bonuses while in bankruptcy. Continue reading Dozens of Companies Pay Executive Bonuses Before Seeking Bankruptcy During Pandemic
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos smashed records on Monday adding $13 billion to his fortune in a single day. Continue reading Jeff Bezos Adds Record $13 Billion to Personal Net Worth in One Day
