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Study: Billionaires That Donated to Gates-Buffet Giving Pledge Now Richer Than Ever

As the assets of the billionaire class in the US swell to $3.5 trillion amid the pandemic, a new study of philanthropic giving reveals that many of America’s wealthiest are using charitable donations to stay rich and get richer.

Raul Diego
By Raul Diego
Study: Billionaires That Donated to Gates-Buffet Giving Pledge Now Richer Than Ever

As the assets of the billionaire class in the US swell to $3.5 trillion amid the pandemic, a new study of philanthropic giving reveals that many of America’s wealthiest are using charitable donations to stay rich and get richer.

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Follow the Money: How Israel-Linked Billionaires Silenced US Campus Protests

Thousands of students face severe consequences for protesting Gaza violence. Alan Macleod investigates the powerful financial and ideological ties to Israel driving the harsh responses from America’s top universities.

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod
Follow the Money: How Israel-Linked Billionaires Silenced US Campus Protests

Thousands of students face severe consequences for protesting Gaza violence. Alan Macleod investigates the powerful financial and ideological ties to Israel driving the harsh responses from America’s top universities.

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Facts For Peace: The Billionaire-Backed Campaign Attacking the Palestinian Cause

Jessica Buxbaum investigates how “Facts for Peace,” founded by Pro-Israel real-estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht, is trying to turn public opinion back in Israel’s favor by spending exorbitant amounts of money targeting American social media users.

Jessica Buxbaum
By Jessica Buxbaum
Facts For Peace: The Billionaire-Backed Campaign Attacking the Palestinian Cause

Jessica Buxbaum investigates how “Facts for Peace,” founded by Pro-Israel real-estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht, is trying to turn public opinion back in Israel’s favor by spending exorbitant amounts of money targeting American social media users.

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Lina Hidalgo and the Arnolds: Billionaire Influence Network Crafts Lockdowns Across US

With policies crafted by the nationwide influence network of billionaire couple John and Laura Arnold, Lina Hidalgo has turned the Houston area into a laboratory for the emergent biosecurity regime.

Dan Cohen
By Dan Cohen
Lina Hidalgo and the Arnolds: Billionaire Influence Network Crafts Lockdowns Across US

With policies crafted by the nationwide influence network of billionaire couple John and Laura Arnold, Lina Hidalgo has turned the Houston area into a laboratory for the emergent biosecurity regime.

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Elon Musk Isn’t a Threat to Society’s Health. All Billionaires Are

The mega-rich buy up media outlets precisely because a lie is more likely to fly than the truth – including the lie that they are invaluable.

Jonathan Cook
By Jonathan Cook
Elon Musk Isn’t a Threat to Society’s Health. All Billionaires Are

The mega-rich buy up media outlets precisely because a lie is more likely to fly than the truth – including the lie that they are invaluable.

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Lee Camp: New Data Shows US Government Has Been Bought For $14 Billion

No wonder the latest polls show both corporate parties are thoroughly disliked. It’s time to acknowledge that our system has been 100% purchased by the One Percent, and that even the best candidate on their best day is still no better than a Zungenwurst. 

Lee Camp
By Lee Camp
Lee Camp: New Data Shows US Government Has Been Bought For $14 Billion

No wonder the latest polls show both corporate parties are thoroughly disliked. It’s time to acknowledge that our system has been 100% purchased by the One Percent, and that even the best candidate on their best day is still no better than a Zungenwurst. 

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Why Shady Billionaire-Funded NGOs Pushed a PBS Report on Nicaraguan “Conflict Beef”

The PBS story about “conflict beef” in Nicaragua reveals how billionaire-backed foundations defame and punish those who are too independent.

Rick Sterling
By Rick Sterling
Why Shady Billionaire-Funded NGOs Pushed a PBS Report on Nicaraguan “Conflict Beef”

The PBS story about “conflict beef” in Nicaragua reveals how billionaire-backed foundations defame and punish those who are too independent.

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