Fifty years ago, there were 71 major US railroad companies. Now just 4 rail corporation control 90% of the market — and two of them are on the verge of merging. Combined, they would have the power to dictate the price of shipping almost anything in America. —– More Perfect […]
Who is Larry Ellison, and what does he want from us? For decades, Ellison’s software company Oracle has bought up competitors, paving the way for a digital surveillance state. He and his allies could soon control TikTok — giving the billionaire more opportunity for profit. —– More Perfect Union is […]
Hyundai’s supply chain involves workplace deaths, involuntary servitude and child labor. Investigators found children as young as 13 working in Hyundai factories. Now the Trump administration is trying to weaken the rules that could hold Hyundai accountable. —– For donations to families impacted by the ICE raid in Georgia, consider […]
Texas is facing a water crisis, and a billionaire is trying to cash in on it. Investor Kyle Bass wants to take 15 billion gallons of water from East Texas area every year, sell it to big cities, and cash in. But local residents, lawmakers and ranchers in East Texas […]
Mingo County, West Virginia, was once thriving, but the coal industry’s decline left it one of the poorest counties in the US. Now, multiple data centers could be built in the region.Are data centers a new extractive industry, or will they provide a much-needed economic lifeline? This story was produced […]
Farm debt is expected to reach $560 billion this year—a record high. But it’s not just because of the trade war with China. Farmers told us it’s because a handful of corporations have taken control of their markets to ensure they always win, and farmers barely break even. Correction: 4:28 […]
Nearly 5 million people in Florida get their health care through Obamacare plans. But the cost of these plans is set to skyrocket in 2026 when federal subsidies expire. We spoke with Republican voters — including a resident who was quoted a 291% increase in her premium. —– More Perfect […]
Poland Spring is raking in millions by bottling and selling Maine’s water — and throwing their weight around in state politics to keep profits flowing. During a drought this year, they publicly said they were cutting back. But we found evidence they’re pumping even more. —– More Perfect Union is […]
Since 2016, Qatar has spent $250 million to influence the US government. Now they’re getting a training facility in Idaho and defense commitments from the US military. Despite espousing “America First,” Trump has put the interests of foreign oligarchs ahead of our own. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, […]
EXCLUSIVE: We uncovered a secret corporate scheme to raise grocery prices. We found that Instacart is using AI algorithms to charge customers different prices for the same items. The scary part? It’s not just online. It’s in physical grocery stores, too. Our months-long investigation with Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative […]
