Why We’re Behind on Saving the World
The United Nations' sustainable development goals have two critical problems: they contradict one another, and they focus on economic growth.
The Hidden Signals in Corporate Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
The ritual can reveal much more about government-business relations than you'd think, according to a new analysis.
Do Corporations Make Any Sense?
If the old corporate goal was to claim as many assets and employees as possible, the new one is to hand production off to external vendors and contract labor.
Why Cities Shouldn’t Bend Over Backwards for Corporations
A lesson for public officials courting Amazon.
The Congressional Bill That Puts Profit Over Public Health
The Regulatory Accountability Act would subject the rule-making process to red tape.
The Difficult Proposition of Getting Corporations Out of University Science
Universities need corporations for research funding, and the political will for an alternative solution is limited.
How the Supreme Court Made It Easier for Corporations to Fight Class Action Lawsuits
Rulings in recent years have effectively forced consumers to file class actions in the region where the corporation is based or to disaggregate claims into separate filings.
How the Conflict Minerals Rule Failed
Enforcement was left up to consumers, and many legitimate mining operations were shuttered.
New Database Examines How the United States Prosecutes Corporate Crime
Fines for companies have risen over the last 25 years, but the number of prosecutions has remained roughly the same, according to information compiled by a University of Virginia law professor and his research team.
How Powerful Corporate Copyright Is Killing the Repair Industry
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 was meant to protect artists and programmers, but it has ended up preventing consumers from fixing their products.