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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Analysis: How Exxon Is Being Forced To Accept The Reality Of Bad Fossil Fuel Investments
With the pile of debt facing Exxon — debt that increased by over $20 billion in 2020 and is expected to increase by as much as another $8 billion this year — the truth about whether the oil company really is “stronger” should become obvious soon enough.
Recent Judge Rakoff Decision May Curb Private Equity Leverage Abuses By Pinning Liability on Directors of Selling Company
Some of the worst private equity practices, like buyers pulling out more cash at closing than they put in, were targeted by a recent ruling.
How Does the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Compare to Other Coronavirus Vaccines? 4 Questions Answered
Why the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should be seen as a contender.
What Happens If Bitcoin Succeeds?
Most of us would not want to live in a society where bitcoin succeeds.
The Oil Industry Is Ready To Fight President Biden In Court
The oil industry is ready to brawl to keep the Biden Administration from halting new Federal energy and mineral leases.
A Less Trumpy Version of Trumpism Might Be the Future of the Republican Party
The Republican Party is already repositioning itself.
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/26/2021
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“I’m Sorry,” Says Ro Khanna, “An Unelected Parliamentarian Does Not Get to Deprive 32 Million Americans the Wage Raise They Deserve.”
The Biden Administration proves it cares only about the donor classes by standing pat as its own $15 minimum wage proposal founders.
Eviction Moratorium Deemed Unconstitutional by Federal Judge in Texas
The Trump and Biden stimulus on the cheap, of having landlords support income-starved renters in lieu of subsidies, is now in trouble.
