Colombian-born Bernie Moreno came to the U.S. at the age of 5. Now the Ohio GOP Senate nominee wants legal immigrants like himself to learn English and block them from government benefits for their first 10 years in the U.S. read more
Texas has sued General Motors for what it said is a years-long scheme to collect and sell drivers' data to third parties -- including insurance companies -- without their knowledge or consent. read more
As Trump enters the final stretch of the presidential campaign, he's purged his Republican Party of lawmakers and officials deemed as disloyal. But his obsession with loyalty may cost him critical voters in a tight race. read more
The lawsuit alleged that the media giants aim to consolidate control over sports television in a single streaming platform. If allowed to proceed, Fubo said consumers will eventually be forced to pay higher prices. read more
In an election defined by a historic gender gap, former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance have a big gap ... read more
@#25 ... The "basis" of their assertions are contained in every single linked document with the exact information being reported by them. ...
Thank-you for that.
But I will still say that GroundWork needs to do better than hiding behind a video on their About page.
Yeah, OK, I will readily admit, I'm an old fart, but, still.
An About page should be one that gushes about what the website is "about," without making the page visitor sitting thorough a long rambling video.
imo, GroundWork failed in that basic area.
For example...
About ExtremeTech
www.extremetech.com
...
ExtremeTech is the world's top destination for news and analysis of emerging science and technology trends, software, hardware, and gadgets. We're a thriving community of users and experts seeking to answer the most pressing questions. We dig deep into the subterranean depths of technological knowledge, looking for the most vital, behind-the-scenes information that motivates enthusiasts. If you need to know how the chips hum, the galaxies swirl, and the robots move, you're in the right place.
How do we know? Because we're enthusiasts ourselves. We're a one-stop shop for serious technological needs. Our writers search for the real story behind what's out there today and what will be tomorrow. We not only look at products and technological developments but also explore the concepts that drive them.
You, our dynamic community, fill in all the gaps by chatting about anything and everything.
See our editorial masthead to learn more about the writers and how to contact us.
Be sure to read our editorial guidelines. ...
Yeah, that's what I want to see when I visit an About page, not some deflection to a boring video.
OK, when I visit the About page of GroundWork, I am greeted with...
groundworkcollaborative.org
... Who We Are
Groundwork's analytical and strategic approach allows us to drive narrative and policy change with credibility, expertise, and impact.
Watch this video to learn more about Groundwork. ...
So I have to suffer through a 3-minute video to learn something that I could read in a few seconds were it in text?
What are they trying to hide?
@#16
A link to the article that the PDF of #16 seems to reference...
Inflation Revelation: How Outsized Corporate Profits Drive Rising Costs (January 2024)
groundworkcollaborative.org
... Overview
Inflation has come down significantly from its peak over the past year, yet prices remain high for American consumers. As supply chain snarls have receded and the economy has stabilized, businesses continue to pad their bottom lines, rather than passing these savings on to consumers. ...
And this...
FTC Releases Report on Grocery Supply Chain Disruptions (March 2024)
www.ftc.gov
... Pandemic-induced disruptions disproportionally impacted smaller firms, as larger companies sought to protect market share, power ...
The Federal Trade Commission today issued a report on the causes behind grocery supply chain disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The report revealed that large market participants accelerated and distorted the negative effects associated with supply chain disruptions.
The FTC's report also examined how supply chain disruptions affected competition among retailers, wholesalers, and producers, as well as the impacts on consumers and businesses. The report found that consumers felt the negative effects of supply chain disruptions in the form of sky rocketing prices for groceries and product shortages for essentials, like toilet paper. ...
There's this...
Exclusive: Democrats Urge Biden to Investigate Grocery Store Price-Fixing (May 2024)
time.com
... The letter, shared exclusively with TIME, comes after a report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that major grocery chains seemed to take advantage of supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to hike up prices to increase their profits ...
OK, I found this...
Food Retailers Are Still Lying About Inflation and Profits
jacobin.com
... American consumers are paying more and more at both grocery stores and fast-food chains. These retailers are disingenuously blaming the price hikes on inflation while they put their massive profits toward stock buybacks and fat dividends. ...
Yeah, OK.
But I want details....
@#6 ... "Americans spent 25% more on food at the start of 2024 compared to 2020. During that time, the country's ten largest grocery and restaurant brands saw their profits skyrocket. Then they took their fattened profits and collectively spent $77 billion on stock buybacks and dividends to enrich executives and wealthy shareholders. ...
Got a link?
That quote is not in the cited article.
Here's what I found...
x.com
... the GOP-controlled State Election Board in Georgia ...
According to Georgia Law, the Election Board should not appear to be partisan.
Yet at a rally in Georgia, the GOP majority of the Board was given a shout-out by fmr Pres trump.
Georgia Election Board member's appearance at Trump rally sparks debate over code of conduct
www.wsbtv.com
... During the rally, Trump acknowledged three board members, including Janice Johnston, who was in attendance.[emphasis mine]
He also named Rick Jeffries and Janelle King, though they did not attend.
Trump praised the board members during his speech.
"They're on fire. They're doing a great job. Three members. Janice Johnston, Rick Jeffries, and Janelle King. Three people, all pit bulls fighting for honesty, transparency, and victory," Trump said. ...
"I think it's incredibly concerning in which a majority of the Georgia State Elections Board is demonstrating clear partisanship," Park said.
The board has a published code of conduct that states: "Members shall be honest, fair and avoid any appearance of conflict and/or impropriety."
Critics argue Johnston's appearance at the rally may have violated this code. ...
Fmr Pres Trump seems to be continuing in his efforts to sell the Oval Office to the highest bidder.
More examples...
Trump's TikTok ban reversal comes after meeting megadonor who has stake in TikTok
abcnews.go.com
Trump defends Bud Light ahead of fundraiser hosted by Anheuser-Busch lobbyist
ny1.com
Between Attacks on Electric Cars, Trump Says They're Incredible'
www.nytimes.com
Elon Musk Has Said He Is Committing Around $45 Million a Month to a New Pro-Trump Super PAC
www.wsj.com
... the 60th anniversary of Fannie Lou Hamer's testimony to the 1964 convention in an unsuccessful effort to get Black delegates from Mississippi seated. ...
And, Mississippi has changed from then... how?
Six Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced for Torturing and Abusing Two Black Men (March 2024)
www.justice.gov