Pete Buttigieg, in First Campaign for State Treasurer, Swore Off Bank Money, Citing “Conflict of Interest”
But a review of his campaign disclosure records finds that Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign is awash in cash from bank executives.
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AOC on Ending the Pelosi Era, Biden’s Corporate Cabinet, and the Battle for Medicare for All
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and The American Prospect’s Executive Editor David Dayen are this week’s guests.
Elizabeth Warren’s Little-Known History in an Obscure but Influential Legal Organization
Warren fought her legal colleagues within the American Law Institute over bankruptcy in the 1990s, the same time the issue was heating up in Congress.
Connecticut Lawmakers Want to Try Again to Make Prison Phone Calls Completely Free
Advocates are optimistic about a new round of legislation to curb predatory phone rates in the state — and pressure is mounting in Washington.
Startup Alternative to Rental Security Deposits Gets Legal Backing in Baltimore
It’s the third city to pass legislation supporting Rhino, a real estate startup, but tenant advocates are urging a veto.
How Chicago Teachers Are Taking On Wall Street
The Chicago Teachers Union has focused on the city’s tendency to provide financial incentives for Wall Street, rather than invest in public services.
A Tech Investor Is Raising Funds to Investigate San Francisco Prosecutor’s Decarceral Approach
District Attorney Chesa Boudin is facing increasing scrutiny from Silicon Valley investors.
Speculative “Blank Check” Companies Surround Tony Blinken, Biden Administration
SPACs have attracted recent attention because of Pine Island Acquisition Corp., a SPAC with close ties to the Biden administration.
EPA Whistleblowers Say Managers Bullied Them to Approve Dangerous Chemicals
Corporations are pressuring the EPA to approve dozens of chemicals despite internal warnings of their danger.
Facebook’s Very Bad Week Just Got Worse
The social media giant seems increasingly likely to face antitrust action.