Corporations

The article explores the question of whether corporations are considered people, noting that the answer may depend on whether jail time is a factor.

An international arbitration system enables corporations to demand large financial payouts from governments, undermining climate action efforts. Governments have been forced to pay billions through this system, which challenges environmental protection initiatives.

American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.

Congress is on the verge of passing a bipartisan housing package after months of tense negotiations between House and Senate Republicans. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would roll back some permitting regulations and limit corporations.

Voters are opposing toxic pesticides, prompting a question about the Senate's decision to either continue subsidizing a chemical-intensive agricultural system that benefits corporations and keeps farmers dependent or to invest in a healthier, more resilient food system.

Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel visited families connected to detainees at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, urging the federal government to end the traumatization of children by immigration enforcement. She emphasized that the issue is not partisan and criticized corporations profiting from detention centers.

Grace Lee, a current Assembly Member, is running for New York's 27th Senate District in the 2026 primary. Her campaign focuses on affordability for working families, accountability for ICE, and ensuring corporations pay fair taxes. She emphasizes her experience in advocacy and policy to address rising costs and community needs in lower Manhattan neighborhoods.

Two corporations bid on a handful of leases during the latest oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, described by critics as showing limited interest. The sale could still enable future development in the region.

Illinois lawmakers passed a $56 billion state budget for the next fiscal year, including tax hikes on corporations, social media, and cryptocurrency, and full funding for K-12 public education. The budget awaits Governor JB Pritzker's signature.

A Delaware judge ruled that corporations have the right to vote in town elections, interpreting legal language to include corporate entities. This decision challenges traditional notions of voting rights, which are typically reserved for human residents.

The Congressional Black Caucus has urged major corporations to oppose redistricting efforts by red states in the South that aim to eliminate majority-Black congressional districts ahead of the midterms. A letter was sent to over 250 companies, calling for public opposition to these GOP-led redistricting initiatives.

Over $79.6 million in outside money has been donated to independent committees influencing the California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes, and special interests are major contributors.

Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes, and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees aiming to influence the California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. This marks a record-setting amount of outside money in the race.