Google-Funded Think Tank Fired Google Critics After They Dared Criticize Google
After scholars at the New America Foundation criticized Google one time too many, they were abruptly fired.
David Dayen
David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect. His latest book, “Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power,” was released in July 2020.
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Trump's Inability To Hit His Own Deadlines is Becoming Darkly Comical
Executive orders are fun to wave in front of the camera, but the process stumbles after that.
More Trump Populism: DOJ Shuts Down an Operation That Was Successfully Combating Consumer Fraud
The Justice Department plans to terminate Operation Choke Point, an Obama-era law enforcement crackdown on scam consumer transactions.
Wells Fargo Reshuffles Board With Scandal-Ridden Insiders
After years of anti-consumer scandals, Wells Fargo is reshuffling its board. But the new additions are more of the same.
There's a New Wells Fargo Scandal: This Time It's the TruCoat
The bank has been billing unsuspecting customers for “optional” products. Jerry Lundegaard would be proud.
Trump’s Opioid Commission Had Some Stunningly Good Recommendations. He Ignored Them for 80s Drug War Nostalgia.
Trump's opioid commission wants to transform the way substance abuse is treated. Trump wants a war.
Orrin Hatch, the Original Antitrust Hipster, Turns on His Own Kind
Sen. Orrin Hatch has done a 180 on monopoly politics.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin Allegedly Lied Under Oath. Will the Justice Department Investigate?
Mnuchin has repeatedly denied that his former bank engaged in robosigning foreclosure documents. The evidence is overwhelming that it did.
Thousands Died in Opioid Crisis While Trump Commission Stalled on Delivering Crucial Report
The delay was needed to take public comments into account, says Chair Chris Christie.
A Monster Payday in Argentina Shows a Flaw in Trump's NAFTA Renegotiation
ISDS claims are becoming a real threat to democracy.