Corporate Accountability
Holding powerful corporations accountable — from pharmaceutical cover-ups and environmental violations to tech monopolies and labor exploitation. The stories of corporate misconduct that affect millions but get buried beneath the news cycle.
Key Facts
Pharmaceutical companies have paid over $50 billion in fraud settlements since 2000
Source: DOJ Records
Major tech companies face antitrust actions across multiple jurisdictions
Source: FTC/DOJ Filings
Corporate lobbying spending exceeds $4 billion annually in the US alone
Source: OpenSecrets
Timeline
Landmark antitrust ruling against major tech company
New pharmaceutical pricing transparency requirements
Major environmental violation settlements announced
Coverage (16 articles)
5 things you should consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
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Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences
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"One year of failure." The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief
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Cuba’s speedboat shootout recalls long history of exile groups engaged in covert ops aimed at regime change
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A recent speedboat shootout in Cuban waters, resulting in casualties among heavily armed infiltrators, highlights a long history of Cuban exile groups engaging in covert ops. This incident comes amidst heightened US-Cuba tensions and increased sanctions, echoing past attempts to destabilize the Cuban government.
Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment
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While often criticized for misleading patients and inflating costs, direct-to-consumer drug ads can also help patients seek necessary treatment, according to research. Despite calls for bans, policymakers are focusing on stricter oversight, balancing concerns with potential patient benefits.
Climate Data Manipulation: Energy Companies Funded Misleading Research for Decades
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Energy companies funded misleading climate research for decades while their own scientists confirmed human-caused climate change. Newly uncovered internal memos reveal a coordinated campaign to manufacture scientific doubt.
Major Pharmaceutical Company Concealed Drug Side Effects for Over a Decade
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Internal documents reveal a major pharmaceutical company deliberately concealed severe side effects of a bestselling drug for over 10 years. The cover-up prioritized profits over patient safety, affecting millions of prescriptions worldwide.
Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why
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Colorado has seen a significant 60% drop in maternal overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023. This positive trend is potentially linked to increased naloxone access, particularly through initiatives like The Naloxone Project, which distributes the overdose-reversal medication to new mothers and families. Naloxone access offers a crucial second chance, saving lives and supporting recovery.
There's No "Progressive Foreign Policy" Without a Reckoning for Dems Who Supported Genocide
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The Intercept argues a "progressive foreign policy" is impossible without holding Democratic officials accountable for their role in supporting actions in Gaza, which some progressives label as genocide. The article highlights calls for investigations and prosecution of Biden administration figures, emphasizing that "healing" without accountability is a cover-up.
U.S. Forest Service Stops Issuing Firefighter Pants That Contain PFAS, Following ProPublica’s Reporting
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Following ProPublica's investigation, the U.S. Forest Service has ceased issuing wildland firefighter pants containing "forever chemicals" (PFAS) and will instruct manufacturers to avoid them. The agency knew about the PFAS in gear designed to repel substances but hadn't informed firefighters. This move follows growing concerns and lawsuits over PFAS health risks.
South Carolina Hospitals Aren’t Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions. That Leaves Doctors in the Dark.
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South Carolina's large measles outbreak is exacerbated by hospitals not being required to report admissions, obscuring the disease's true severity. This lack of data leaves doctors and the public unaware of serious complications, hindering effective public health response and risk communication. Experts warn the actual hospitalization rate is far higher than reported.
New Moms in Wisconsin to Get Extension of Vital Benefits After GOP Powerbroker Ends Holdout
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Wisconsin will extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers to one year, after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos ended his long-standing opposition. The bipartisan bill, already passed by the Senate, now heads to the governor for signing, making Wisconsin the 49th state to adopt this measure.
Department of Defense Morning News of Note – 11 March 2018
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A FOIA release reveals a 2018 DoD "Morning News of Note" briefing for senior leadership, aggregating mainstream media on national security, including presidential tweets. It shows how external narratives, from global conflicts to UAP media coverage, were tracked and presented to top defense officials. This offers insight into the information environment shaping situational awareness at the highest levels.
From New York to Arizona, Efforts Emerge to Curb Drug Testing During Childbirth
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States like New York are advancing legislation to require consent for drug testing during childbirth, aiming to protect patients from child welfare investigations often triggered by false positives or prescribed medications. These efforts, spurred by investigative reporting, seek to ensure informed consent and prevent families from being separated over questionable test results.
Why Some Doctors Are Pushing to End Routine Drug Testing During Childbirth
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Doctors are questioning routine drug testing during childbirth, citing lack of medical necessity, racial bias, and family separation. Hospitals are revising policies to test only when medically indicated, reducing child welfare referrals without compromising infant safety. This shift aims to foster trust and focus on patient care over punitive measures.
Hospitals Gave Women Medications During Childbirth—Then Reported Them for Using Illicit Drugs
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Hospitals are reporting birthing parents to child welfare for positive drug tests caused by medications administered during childbirth. This practice leads to investigations, and even child removals, despite the substances being hospital-prescribed. Experts highlight the systemic failures and harm caused by these misinterpretations.