Why is the cost of gas so high? Because big oil has been profiteering. For example: • Oil giant Chevron raked in $11.2 billion in profits from July through September. • Exxon did even better, making $19.7 billion in profits over just those three months its most profitable quarter ever. • In fact, the three top oil companies Chevron, Exxon and Shell have more than tripled their profits compared to this time last year. That’s profits. Not overall revenue. Sheer profits! And they didn’t use those profits to pay their workers mega-bonuses this year, though they did
Profits should foster debateWealth and power shape public policy in ways that benefit the wealthy and the powerful. Like how we measure the economy. We measure prices, jobs and wages monthly, but not profits.We measure the rate of inflation how.
Social-media companies profit by promoting the most dangerous kinds of disinformation. The growing spread of disinformation is irreparably damaging our democracy and our society. We’ve seen the damage this has done in recent elections and their aftermath. They ve already done tremendous damage in the 2022 midterm cycle. But they must take action to fix it before any subsequent elections. We also know that online hate and disinformation disproportionately harm communities of color. These companies know how to fix what’s wrong with their platforms, reduce harms, and change the terms that govern how their products are used. The Change the Terms
Time for change in NH SenateAre you tired of your property taxes rising? Are you tired of not having enough local resources to fund our schools? Then it is time for change in senator for District 8. Sen. Ruth Ward, Senate Education chairperson,.
Regardless of age, gender, race, or party preference, most Americans believe that those we elect to public office have a responsibility to protect and defend our democracy and govern in our interests. Elected officials who lie to the American people, foster division, incite violence and then refuse to accept responsibility for the harm they have caused to our nation are not fit to represent us. America’s citizens deserve leaders who have the courage to speak the truth, seek understanding across our divisions, and the dedication to uphold our freedom and our rights. It’s time for Republicans to come together with