JBS, the Brazilian meat-packing giant known for bribery and corruption scandals, just went public. The company was previously denied access to U.S. markets — until they donated millions to Trump’s inaugural fund. Now, small farms across the country are sounding the alarms. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit […]
In Maine, trades workers are facing catastrophic layoffs. Why? Trump has cancelled hundreds of billions of dollars for clean energy projects to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy in his ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Workers who voted for him told us they’re paying the price. —– More Perfect Union is […]
Investor-owned utilities are building expensive & polluting energy projects to drive up shareholder profits. The scheme enriches massive firms like Blackrock and Vanguard. Meanwhile customers are forced to pay higher and higher energy bills. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is to build power for […]
Two dialysis giants control the industry — and they’re gaming the healthcare system. DaVita and Fresenius are pushing out and intimidating patients, and sometimes refusing to send them to the hospital. It’s all done to boost profits and make more off the dialysis business. —– More Perfect Union is an […]
We went to a small Texas town where one Bitcoin mining facility uses as much power as the entire city of Austin. Everyone is town is affected by the constant noise from the crypto facility, even the animals. One resident told us: “Every person here is sick.” Correction: 15:18 Donald […]
Why are so many artists struggling in a booming music industry? Over 600 million people globally have streaming subscriptions, with most of them paying about 12 bucks a month. And for musicians, it’s never been easier to release work into the world. But ease of access doesn’t mean things are […]
Two years ago, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine. Then the railroad giant conducted a massive—totally unnecessary—toxic burn. Two years later residents are still sick, still suffering the impacts of toxic fumes, and still demanding accountability. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is […]
