The same fossil fuel companies and financial institutions driving environmental racism are also directing and funding police foundations.
Cuomo fundraises with Finger Lakes billionaires as austerity cuts drive upstate NY cities towards crisis
NY governor is raising money from billionaires on promises not to raise their taxes and instead slash state funding for poor cities
NBA Partner AT&T is No Friend of Black Lives Matter
Through donations to police foundations and partnerships with law enforcement groups, AT&T helps the police further militarize and execute the War on Drugs.
Pepco’s Cozy Relationship with the DC Police Foundation
The utility Pepco makes donations and fills board seats to maintain a web of influence in DC – and the DC Police Foundation is part of it.
New Pegula fracking venture draws investment and board role from former Pennsylvania Governor Corbett
Amidst an global economic crisis and multiple management controversies, Terry and Kim Pegula, launched a new fracking venture that has drawn investment from – and a board seat for – the pro-fracking former Governor of Pennsylvania.
Major Buffalo real estate developers received millions of dollars in forgivable PPP loans
Fifteen of the most prominent real estate developers in Buffalo received between $13.6 million and $34.0 million through the Paycheck Protection Program
Wendy’s Chairman & Top Owner is Trump Donor, Fundraiser & Friend
Wendy’s has downplayed its ties to Donald Trump, but the fast food chain’s top owner & chairman, Nelson Peltz, is a major Trump donor, fundraiser & friend.
Who is Profiting from the Philly Police Budget?
The Philadelphia City Council just approved hundreds of millions of dollars in police funding – and here are some of the companies set to profit from this.
From Amazon to Starbucks, Corporations Avoid Billions in Taxes While Funding Police Foundations
The same corporations that rake in billions in tax subsidies are also bankrolling police foundations across the US.
Corporate Backers of the Blue: How Corporations Bankroll U.S. Police Foundations
Major corporations bankroll and support police foundations across the U.S., helping them to buy tech and weaponry and to normalize police presence in our everyday lives.
Amazon says Black Lives Matter, but it’s Helping Fund Police Foundations Across the U.S.
Through its AmazonSmile program, Amazon is donating to police foundations – which purchase surveillance technology and weaponry for police departments – across the U.S.
Sackler Firm Controls Top Stake of Publicly-Traded Oil Rig Corporation that Took Small-Business Bailout Loan
A Sackler family investment firm is the top beneficial shareholder of a publicly-traded oil rig corporation that has faced criticism for taking a $10 million small business bailout loan.
Pandemic Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
While millions suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic disaster, America’s billionaires are retreating to their luxurious enclaves and super yachts as their wealth soars.