corporate influence

Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated corporate influence and support for Israel in their second one-on-one debate for the Michigan Senate primary, with El-Sayed criticizing Stevens over millions in funding. The primary is scheduled for Aug. 4.

The article argues that the MAHA movement, often dismissed as anti-vaccine and anti-science, represents broader public concerns about environmental pollutants, healthcare costs, and corporate influence in health policy. While MAHA includes a vocal anti-vaccine faction, polling indicates most supporters prioritize healthcare affordability and chemical additives, with only a small fraction citing vaccines as their main concern.

AOC has called for Congress to break up Apple in response to upcoming price hikes for MacBooks and iPhones. She advocates for a government-led approach, expressing distrust in corporate influence.

Bernie Sanders' progressive group Our Revolution endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor, despite his wealth and past ties to a hedge fund. The group defended the endorsement by highlighting Steyer's focus on left-leaning policies like single-payer healthcare and corporate influence reduction, framing it as a strategic move to counter Republican momentum.