The Depravity of Hedge Fund ‘Journalism’
October 26, 2022 | Who slimmed down your local paper, diluted it with filler, and then doubled the price? Profiteers who don’t care about the news.
Articles by Jim Hightower
My Newspaper Died
October 19, 2022 | More than half of all daily papers in America are in the grip of just 10 syndicates, most of which don’t care about journalism.
CEOs Are Literally Bragging About Raising Prices
October 12, 2022 | “A little bit of inflation is always good in our business,” said Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen.
The Collapse of Local Newspapers Helps Hacks Spread Lies
October 5, 2022 | “Critical race theory” panic owes its rise to thousands of fake websites filling the gaps left by real, independent newspapers.
The GOP’s 2022 Platform Is a Grab Bag of Nuttiness
September 28, 2022 | When not attacking the Muppets, the party’s leading figures have spent the year laying out plans to tax the poor and eliminate Social Security.
Workers Used to Watch the Clock. Now the Clock Watches You.
September 14, 2022 | “Digital productivity monitoring” surveillance software is demoralizing workers and creating toxic workplaces.
What Do Truckers and Librarians Have In Common?
September 7, 2022 | Both used to be good jobs, but attacks by ideologues and greedy corporate bosses have pulled the rug out.
Billion Dollar Franchises Are Paying Workers Chicken Feed
August 24, 2022 | One Chick-fil-A store tried paying drive-through workers in chicken sandwiches. It didn't go over well.