
The Bullpen Archives - Page 21 of 1500 - Shadowproof
An undercover investigation by Greenpeace revealed that US scientists would write research papers for polluters and carbon emitters in exchange for money.JPMorgan is already under investigation for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), but the WSJ claims there are further crimes.The wealthiest 20 people in the U.S. now own more wealth than half of the entire population in the United States, according to a new analysis.For a moment in this election cycle, it appeared Democrats might be forced to have a serious conversation about their complicity in Wall Street’s crimes.Illinois...…An undercover investigation by Greenpeace revealed that US scientists would write research papers for polluters and carbon emitters in exchange for money.JPMorgan is already under investigation for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), but the WSJ claims there are further crimes.The wealthiest 20 people in the U.S. now own more wealth than half of the entire population in the United States, according to a new analysis.For a moment in this election cycle, it appeared Democrats might be forced to have a serious conversation about their complicity in Wall Street’s crimes.Illinois...WW…

Ayman al-Zawahiri Archives - Shadowproof
United States officials misled the public about a Syrian terrorist group, the Khorasan Group, in the run up to air strikes in the country in 2014.…United States officials misled the public about a Syrian terrorist group, the Khorasan Group, in the run up to air strikes in the country in 2014.WW…

Roman Abramovich Archives - Shadowproof
The Clinton campaign took money from pro-Putin oligarchs, while The Podesta Group, a lobbying firm tied to the campaign, lobbied U.S. against Russia sanctions.…The Clinton campaign took money from pro-Putin oligarchs, while The Podesta Group, a lobbying firm tied to the campaign, lobbied U.S. against Russia sanctions.WW…

corporate power Archives - Shadowproof
If the Trans-Pacific Partnership is ratified, it could lead to unprecedented corporate control over the Internet, international law, and the environment.…If the Trans-Pacific Partnership is ratified, it could lead to unprecedented corporate control over the Internet, international law, and the environment.WW…

Pax Americana Archives - Shadowproof
Senator John McCain gives his best defense for the neoliberal world order crumbling all around him and seeks to rally support for continuing Pax Americana.…Senator John McCain gives his best defense for the neoliberal world order crumbling all around him and seeks to rally support for continuing Pax Americana.WW…

CFTC Archives - Shadowproof
As compromised as Congress is when it comes to dealing with their Wall Street donors, they have nothing on financial regulators who often end up later working for the people and companies they are supposed to be regulating. Now regulators are allowing Wall Street to hide derivatives trades overseas to circumvent Dodd-Frank.…As compromised as Congress is when it comes to dealing with their Wall Street donors, they have nothing on financial regulators who often end up later working for the people and companies they are supposed to be regulating. Now regulators are allowing Wall Street to hide derivatives trades overseas to circumvent Dodd-Frank.WW…

The Interpreter Archives - Shadowproof
A US government media organization has reportedly merged with a right wing outlet, raising questions about the impartiality and legality of state media.…A US government media organization has reportedly merged with a right wing outlet, raising questions about the impartiality and legality of state media.WW…

Chris Christie Archives - Shadowproof
Governor Christie took an oath to serve the people of New Jersey. That he broke it is his disgrace. But, if we allow him to get away with breaking it, the disgrace will also be ours.Now that appointees of Gov. Christie have been convicted for their involvement in Bridgegate, New Jersey lawmakers are calling for his impeachment.The scandal surrounding the illegal lane closures on the George Washington Bridge, nicknamed Bridgegate, continues to ruin careers. On Tuesday, the CEO and two senior executives of United Airlines resigned due to their involvement in a favor-trading scheme uncovered...…Governor Christie took an oath to serve the people of New Jersey. That he broke it is his disgrace. But, if we allow him to get away with breaking it, the disgrace will also be ours.Now that appointees of Gov. Christie have been convicted for their involvement in Bridgegate, New Jersey lawmakers are calling for his impeachment.The scandal surrounding the illegal lane closures on the George Washington Bridge, nicknamed Bridgegate, continues to ruin careers. On Tuesday, the CEO and two senior executives of United Airlines resigned due to their involvement in a favor-trading scheme uncovered...WW…

Mossack Fonseca Archives - Shadowproof
Though the initial stories on the massive leak of documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca—popularly known as the Panama Papers—focused on non-American political and economic figures, continued investigations and reporting have revealed some noteworthy American clients. On Sunday, The New York Times published a story linking Mossack Fonseca to richThe International Consortium of Investigative Journalists produced another substantial report on troubling offshore financial activities.…Though the initial stories on the massive leak of documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca—popularly known as the Panama Papers—focused on non-American political and economic figures, continued investigations and reporting have revealed some noteworthy American clients. On Sunday, The New York Times published a story linking Mossack Fonseca to richThe International Consortium of Investigative Journalists produced another substantial report on troubling offshore financial activities.WW…

FBI Archives - Page 5 of 7 - Shadowproof
The Office of the US State Department Inspector General released a report that is heavily critical of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.Entrapment has often been used as a weapon against Muslims in order to bolster the government’s claim that there is a widespread “threat” of terrorism.The lawsuit demands redress for muslims placed on the No Fly List and “falsely stigmatized as ‘known or suspected’ terrorists.”A federal appeals court ruled that an FBI whistleblower, who reported fraud and sexual misconduct involving prostitutes, was wrongfully terminated in 2010.On February...…The Office of the US State Department Inspector General released a report that is heavily critical of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.Entrapment has often been used as a weapon against Muslims in order to bolster the government’s claim that there is a widespread “threat” of terrorism.The lawsuit demands redress for muslims placed on the No Fly List and “falsely stigmatized as ‘known or suspected’ terrorists.”A federal appeals court ruled that an FBI whistleblower, who reported fraud and sexual misconduct involving prostitutes, was wrongfully terminated in 2010.On February...WW…

Weeping Angel Archives - Shadowproof
Wikileaks said the CIA “lost control of the majority of its hacking arsenal including malware, viruses, trojans, weaponized ‘zero day’ exploits,” and more.…Wikileaks said the CIA “lost control of the majority of its hacking arsenal including malware, viruses, trojans, weaponized ‘zero day’ exploits,” and more.WW…

Partisan Media Is Worthless
With the collapse of the traditional or “mainstream” corporate media has come a new menace vying for the public’s much sought attention: the partisan media outlet. Partisan media has risen to prominence with the death of the (long decomposing) liberal intellectual class and, somehow, makes a worse offering than dishonest postures of “objectivity” and the promise of a bloodless technocratic future.Partisan media does not exalt the issues or even particular candidates as such; it nakedly defends power, replacing the pretense of objectivity with the obnoxiously explicit call for pragmatism and...…With the collapse of the traditional or “mainstream” corporate media has come a new menace vying for the public’s much sought attention: the partisan media outlet. Partisan media has risen to prominence with the death of the (long decomposing) liberal intellectual class and, somehow, makes a worse offering than dishonest postures of “objectivity” and the promise of a bloodless technocratic future.Partisan media does not exalt the issues or even particular candidates as such; it nakedly defends power, replacing the pretense of objectivity with the obnoxiously explicit call for pragmatism and...WW…

Election 2016: The Candidates Make Their Closing Arguments
Thank the god atop the thing, the 2016 election is almost over. It has been a grueling, often excruciating, process but here we are. I repeat, it’s almost over.So on the eve of election day, let’s take a look at the four major campaign’s closing arguments—what their candidacies represent and their visions for America.Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton makes her final case for the establishment in The ad, much like the campaign itself, is a highly misleading and sanitized presentation.Clinton, the eternal triangulator, celebrates progressive victories she had next to nothing to do...…Thank the god atop the thing, the 2016 election is almost over. It has been a grueling, often excruciating, process but here we are. I repeat, it’s almost over.So on the eve of election day, let’s take a look at the four major campaign’s closing arguments—what their candidacies represent and their visions for America.Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton makes her final case for the establishment in The ad, much like the campaign itself, is a highly misleading and sanitized presentation.Clinton, the eternal triangulator, celebrates progressive victories she had next to nothing to do...WW…

Listen To The Latest Podcast Episodes From Shadowproof
Find and listen to the latest episodes of Shadowproof podcast series, such as “Beyond Prisons” and “Unauthorized Disclosure.”Author and scholar Dr. Christopher Davidson discusses manipulation of the Middle East by Western powers, the strategic use of extremist groups, and more.Brian and Kim speak with Maya Schenwar about her book, “Locked Down, Locked Out: Why Prison Doesn’t Work and How We Can Do Better.”Doug Henwood discusses the anti-Trump faction’s endgame, the force applied by the unelected permanent government and the prospect of a President Pence.Former CIA officer and whistleblower...…Find and listen to the latest episodes of Shadowproof podcast series, such as “Beyond Prisons” and “Unauthorized Disclosure.”Author and scholar Dr. Christopher Davidson discusses manipulation of the Middle East by Western powers, the strategic use of extremist groups, and more.Brian and Kim speak with Maya Schenwar about her book, “Locked Down, Locked Out: Why Prison Doesn’t Work and How We Can Do Better.”Doug Henwood discusses the anti-Trump faction’s endgame, the force applied by the unelected permanent government and the prospect of a President Pence.Former CIA officer and whistleblower...WW…

Bernie Madoff Archives - Shadowproof
Last Friday, JPMorgan successfully got a whistleblower lawsuit from former VP Jennifer Sharkey tossed out of federal court.…Last Friday, JPMorgan successfully got a whistleblower lawsuit from former VP Jennifer Sharkey tossed out of federal court.WW…

Jeffrey Gedmin Archives - Shadowproof
The neocons best bet to have a seat at the table in 2017 is Hillary Clinton.…The neocons best bet to have a seat at the table in 2017 is Hillary Clinton.WW…

Reince Priebus Archives - Shadowproof
President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff Reince Priebus says there are no plans to cut Social Security or Medicare. This was Trump’s position throughout the Republican primaries and general election. But Priebus was less blunt on whether the expansion of Medicaid brought by the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) would…President-elect Donald Trump’s chief of staff Reince Priebus says there are no plans to cut Social Security or Medicare. This was Trump’s position throughout the Republican primaries and general election. But Priebus was less blunt on whether the expansion of Medicaid brought by the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) wouldWW…
