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Financiers and energy tycoons toppling American Democracy

America's ship is sinking. Swiftboaters are back in force, undermining the American public with big bucks buying representation. Are Americans naïve? Will they fall for it again? If then, what is next? ...

opinion by YankeeJim | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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markselliott

Gates, Buffet eye Alberta oil sands

If they're looking for a way to invest some big, big bucks, this is surely it. But one wonders if it wouldn't conflict in a major way with the environmental concerns that have been so clearly expressed by...

created by ppeggy | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Jordan Yerman

Para Los Niños: Latin Stars Hold Charity Concerts

Some of Latin America's biggest stars are performing in joint concerts in Buenos Aires and Mexico City, raising money for America in Solidarity Action."Dozens of Spanish-speaking pop stars, including Shakira and...

created by Jordan Yerman | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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FCC, Chicago Meeting & Media consolidation go Moyers

"Once upon a time the Federal Communications Commission — the FCC — was a sleepy bureaucracy on a quiet street in Washington. The FCC is the government body that sets the rules for media. And for a decade now, it's become a citadel of power, swarming with media tycoons,...

created by biverson | 4 years ago
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whitwho

Hong Kong crusades for democracy

The protest was the first in a long time for Hong Kong residents to focus purely on issues of democracy, rather than other political concerns. Quite a feat for a quarter of a million people, I'd say. The march was...

created by Kaitlin | 4 years ago
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mzcelaneous1

OUTLOOK: Media Jihad by Muslim tycoons suggested to improve world image

There are few Muslims in the world who think they are getting a fair deal in the news media. Now, a proposal that is quite remarkable - but will it work?"RIYADH, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Muslim tycoons should buy...

created by Actual News Geezer | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Drifters, or business tycoons?

"How tourism means big business in Kerala.."

created by southasian_birdy | 5 years ago
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Indian tycoons hit dead end abroad

What happens when globalization means Indian firms go abroad? "What's common between Vijay Mallaya, Ratan Tata and Lakshmi Mittal besides the fact that they are all Indian-born entrepreneurs looking to dominate global business? All three are victims of economic patriotism on...