While we’ve all heard about the pitfalls of AI, there’s one thing that hasn’t been mentioned in the media too much – its potential use for crime. Well, according to the U.S. Treasury, that potential is currently being realized on a widespread level. Let’s take a look at what they said. Treasury Sounds Alarm The […]
Author: Joe Lysikatos
Wealthy Americans Advocate for Wealth Tax, Willing to Pay More
Over 250 billionaires and millionaires have united to call for wealth taxes, sending a clear message to the political elite currently convening at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Signatories of the open letter are urging world leaders to consider taxing the super-rich as a means to address global inequality and fix public services. Unprecedented […]
Hospitals Accused of Billing Patients Billions in Excessive Hidden Fees
According to consumer advocates, hospitals overcharge patients billions of dollars every year. Senior Republican Bill Cassidy has urged President Joe Biden to act on this news and give American citizens peace of mind. Here’s the full story. Unveiling Hospital Overcharges American hospitals are making billions from overcharging patients. Hidden Charges They rack up bills by […]
Washington’s Historic ‘Strippers’ Bill of Rights’: Major Victory for Adult Worker Rights
Washington state recently made history by enacting a comprehensive set of protections for adult entertainment workers hailed as “the strippers’ bill of rights.” Here’s the full story. A Landmark Legislation for Adult Industry Workers The Strippers’ Bill of Rights is a landmark piece of legislation. It contains the most extensive protections for workers in the […]
Congress Members Pocket Over $1 Billion from Trades, Fueling Call for Stock Trading Ban
Calls for members of Congress to be banned from trading stock are growing, following a new report that detailed how lawmakers made more than $1 billion in trades in 2023, with a huge profit of over 239%. Let’s take a look at the details. Congressional Corruption A new campaign to ban Congress members and their […]
Rapid Rise in Billionaire Population in the U.S
New research conducted by Inequality.org has shown that billionaire’s wealth in the U.S. has increased by nearly 90% over the course of the last four years. Let’s take a look at what’s caused this noteworthy jump in wealth. Billionaires’ Boom The last four years have been amazing for billionaires. With their personal fortunes doubling – […]
U.S. Economy Outperforms, Shaking Off Recession Concerns
In a surprising turn of events, Biden’s economic policies have defied recession predictions as the U.S. economy thrives in late 2023, with a significant impact on the upcoming 2024 elections. U.S. Economy Surpasses Expectations, Defying Recession Predictions The Commerce Department’s recent report reveals that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a seasonally and inflation-adjusted annualized […]
Millions at Risk as Affordable Internet Program Winds Down
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their access to the internet as the government begins winding up the Affordable Connectivity Program, the FCC warns. Here are the details. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Back in 2021, Biden’s administration greenlit the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a $14 billion investment that would lower the price […]
Republicans Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 69 and Overhaul Medicare
House Republicans are once again gunning for social security and Medicare payments. This time, they’re promising to raise the retirement age and restructure how medicare works – a plan that some Republicans aren’t on board with. Let’s take a look in more detail. Republican Study Committee’s Budget Unveiled Last week, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) […]
Boston Church Leaders Demand $15 Billion in Reparations From White Churches
$15 billion in reparations. That’s the amount that Boston Church Leaders have demanded from “white churches” as compensation for their involvement in the slave trade. This has caused anger from certain factions, but many are urging the city churches to pay up. Here’s the full story. Demand for Reparations “Black people, the descendants of […]