Insurance rates soar, corporations profit, campaign cash floods in May 2023 Contributors American Federation of Teachers The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.... Read More

October 2022 Read a translation of this report in Spanish. The Hedge Clippers are working to expose the mechanisms hedge funds and billionaires use to influence government and politics in order to expand their wealth, influence, and power. We’re exposing the collateral damage billionaire-driven politics inflicts on our communities, our climate, our economy, and our democracy.... Read More

Introduction New Yorkers hoped that ousting disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo might lead to positive change. After a decade of cut-throat political compromises, corruption scandals, controversial campaign contributions from Republican billionaires, and government mismanagement to benefit a favored few, people sought a fresh and trustworthy hand. That’s what Kathy Hochul promised voters on the campaign trail.... Read More