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Salesforce Snags $5.5B Army Contract While Veteran-Owned Firms Are Cut
Investigation
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CorporateMay 25

Salesforce Snags $5.5B Army Contract While Veteran-Owned Firms Are Cut

The U.S. Army bypassed bidding laws to hand Salesforce a $5.5 billion deal, effectively firing veteran-owned small businesses to lock the military into proprietary software.

Data: CNN Doubts 92% of Gaza Deaths But Trusts 93% of Ukraine Reports
Media Callout
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WarMay 25

Data: CNN Doubts 92% of Gaza Deaths But Trusts 93% of Ukraine Reports

A forensic analysis reveals how CNN uses 'asymmetric doubt' to shape war narratives, systematically questioning Palestinian casualties while presenting Ukrainian figures as objective facts.

Sky News Deleted 'Israeli Airstrikes' From Headlines Following 400 Fatalities
Media Callout
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MediaMay 25

Sky News Deleted 'Israeli Airstrikes' From Headlines Following 400 Fatalities

Internal metadata proves Sky News edited reports three times to hide the source of 400 deaths in Lebanon, only reversing course after military logs went viral.

BBC Erases Israel From Gaza Headlines While Naming Russia in 90% of Ukraine Coverage
Media Callout
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WarMay 25

BBC Erases Israel From Gaza Headlines While Naming Russia in 90% of Ukraine Coverage

A comprehensive data analysis reveals the BBC failed to identify the Israeli military as the responsible actor in 50% of reports on civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon. This systematic use of passive voice contrasts with the broadcaster’s coverage of Ukraine, where Russia is named as the aggressor in 90% of headlines.

The Memorial Day Bait-and-Switch: How Vox and Amazon Monetize Remembrance
Analysis
Center32% BS
moneyMay 24

The Memorial Day Bait-and-Switch: How Vox and Amazon Monetize Remembrance

Behind every 'must-have' holiday deals list is a data-driven revenue bridge. We track how retail giants and media conglomerates exploit holiday sentiment to offload unverified inventory and pad corporate balance sheets.

$1.3B Monopoly: How the Forest Service Killed Firefighting Competition
Investigation
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CorporateMay 24

$1.3B Monopoly: How the Forest Service Killed Firefighting Competition

A sole-source contract has effectively legalized a monopoly on wildfire suppression through 2030. We expose the lobbying surge that made it logistically impossible for competitors to save American forests.

Lockheed’s $1.9B No-Bid Win: A 22% Price Hike Paid for With Lobbying
Investigation
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CorporateMay 24

Lockheed’s $1.9B No-Bid Win: A 22% Price Hike Paid for With Lobbying

The U.S. Air Force bypassed competition to award Lockheed Martin a massive maintenance contract. We trace the $4.2 million lobbying campaign that turned a technical barrier into a taxpayer-funded windfall.

The £500M Filter: Why the BBC Doubts Certain Deaths but Not Others
Media Callout
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WarMay 24

The £500M Filter: Why the BBC Doubts Certain Deaths but Not Others

Between November 2025 and January 2026, the BBC appended skeptical qualifiers to 92% of Lebanese and Gazan casualty reports while reporting Ukrainian state data as objective fact. This linguistic double standard aligns with the foreign policy priorities of the UK government, which provides over £500 million in annual funding to the broadcaster.

Comcast’s $14M Interest: Why Sky News Uses Passive Voice for War Crimes
Media Callout
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CorporateMay 24

Comcast’s $14M Interest: Why Sky News Uses Passive Voice for War Crimes

A structural audit reveals how Sky News sanitizes military actions through linguistic framing, aligning perfectly with the lobbying interests of its parent company, Comcast.

CNN’s ‘Single War’ Script: Manufacturing Consent for a $12.8B Defense Package
Media Callout
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War/CorporateMay 24

CNN’s ‘Single War’ Script: Manufacturing Consent for a $12.8B Defense Package

CNN is conflating Middle East conflicts to mirror the language of a multi-billion dollar defense bill. We expose how this editorial shift enriches the network’s institutional shareholders.

Soros Pledges $300M as Feds Quietly Gut Funding for 'Disapproved' Nonprofits
Mainstream
Left72% BS
moneyMay 23

Soros Pledges $300M as Feds Quietly Gut Funding for 'Disapproved' Nonprofits

A Gen Us investigation reveals the regulatory backdoors being used to bypass Congress and defund groups handling everything from student loans to LGBTQ+ healthcare, forcing a choice: mission or survival.

HCA’s $1.8M Lobbying Blitz Protects Junk Fees by Taxing American Seniors
Investigation
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CorporateMay 23

HCA’s $1.8M Lobbying Blitz Protects Junk Fees by Taxing American Seniors

HCA Healthcare’s Q1 2026 lobbying blitz secured a 48-month delay on Medicare reforms that would have eliminated redundant patient fees. The investigation links $1.8 million in spending and $245,000 in PAC contributions to specific legislative changes that protect hospital margins at the expense of seniors.

Meta Buys Legal Immunity: $13.6M Lobbying Strip-Mines Your Privacy Rights
Investigation
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CorporateMay 23

Meta Buys Legal Immunity: $13.6M Lobbying Strip-Mines Your Privacy Rights

Meta deployed a record-breaking blitz to kill your right to sue for data violations. We track the $450,000 in PAC funds that secured legal immunity just 48 hours after a secret House meeting.

The 92% Rule: How BBC and AP Use Language to Mask Casualties
Media Callout
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WarMay 23

The 92% Rule: How BBC and AP Use Language to Mask Casualties

Investigation into BBC and Associated Press reporting reveals a systemic 92% qualifier rate for Middle Eastern casualty data compared to only 4% for NATO-aligned figures. This linguistic disparity serves to minimize the impact of civilian deaths and protect the interests of defense contractors who fund major media networks.

Passive Aggression: How Bloomberg and WaPo Protect Billionaire-Backed Invasions
Media Callout
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PoliticsMay 23

Passive Aggression: How Bloomberg and WaPo Protect Billionaire-Backed Invasions

A comparison of coverage reveals a systematic use of active voice for Russian aggression while employing strategic, passive terminology for Israeli operations to protect the financial interests of media owners.

BBC and Sky News Headlines Erase Israeli Military Role in Lebanon Strikes
Media Callout
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WarMay 23

BBC and Sky News Headlines Erase Israeli Military Role in Lebanon Strikes

Major British broadcasters are utilizing passive language to obscure Israeli military responsibility for mass casualties in Lebanon while maintaining explicit attribution for Russian actions in Ukraine. This editorial discrepancy aligns with significant financial links between media owners, defense contractors, and state arms export policies.

GOP Scraps Iran War Vote After $142M Defense Lobbying Surge
Mainstream
Left55% BS
warMay 22

GOP Scraps Iran War Vote After $142M Defense Lobbying Surge

A 212-212 tie forced GOP leaders to pull a resolution limiting Trump’s military authority. We track the $142M in aerospace money keeping the party in line.

Trump Admin Ends In-Country Green Cards, Forcing Millions to Depart
Mainstream
Left48% BS
politicsMay 22

Trump Admin Ends In-Country Green Cards, Forcing Millions to Depart

A new USCIS memo classifies residency as a 'gift' rather than a right, forcing tech workers and spouses to process paperwork abroad at massive personal cost.

The $11 Billion FIFA Scam: Why 2026 World Cup Inclusion is a Lie
Mainstream
Left68% BS
moneyMay 22

The $11 Billion FIFA Scam: Why 2026 World Cup Inclusion is a Lie

FIFA is expanding the 48-team roster while pricing out the working class. Gen Us breaks down the math behind the $11B revenue goal.

FDA Officials Join Big Pharma 90 Days After Fast-Tracking GLP-1 Drugs
Investigation
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CorporateMay 22

FDA Officials Join Big Pharma 90 Days After Fast-Tracking GLP-1 Drugs

A Gen Us investigation reveals a blatant regulatory bypass: Three reviewers moved to Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk as Medicare costs surged 15%.

Lockheed Secures $1.2B No-Bid Contract Despite 'Systemic Failures'
Investigation
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CorporateMay 22

Lockheed Secures $1.2B No-Bid Contract Despite 'Systemic Failures'

The DoD ignored federal watchdogs to reward Lockheed Martin weeks after a $4.2M lobbying blitz. This is how the F-35 stay funded.

CNN Data: Why 'War Crimes' Only Apply to U.S. Enemies
Media Callout
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WarMay 22

CNN Data: Why 'War Crimes' Only Apply to U.S. Enemies

A two-year audit of CNN transcripts reveals a massive language gap in Gaza vs. Ukraine coverage, exposing a deep editorial bias.

98% vs 50%: Data Reveals the BBC’s Military Attribution Bias
Media Callout
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WarMay 22

98% vs 50%: Data Reveals the BBC’s Military Attribution Bias

A 2026 audit shows UK outlets use passive voice to hide responsibility for Middle Eastern casualties while naming Russians 98% of the time.

Sky News Erased Israeli Military From Lebanon Death Toll Headlines
Media Callout
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CorporateMay 22

Sky News Erased Israeli Military From Lebanon Death Toll Headlines

Sky News reported 400 deaths in Lebanon without mentioning who killed them—until a viral correction forced a change. We analyze the linguistic cover-up.

SPLC Indicted: $6.8B Federal Crackdown Exposes Nationwide Nonprofit Fraud
Mainstream
Left35% BS
moneyMay 21

SPLC Indicted: $6.8B Federal Crackdown Exposes Nationwide Nonprofit Fraud

The DOJ is finally targeting the 'Nonprofit Industrial Complex.' From SPLC indictments to stolen meal funds, a new AI-driven audit reveals how 5% of all charity revenue is vanishing into luxury mansions and fraud schemes.

Pentagon Hands Palantir $480M Monopoly Over AI Battlefield Targeting
Investigation
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CorporateMay 21

Pentagon Hands Palantir $480M Monopoly Over AI Battlefield Targeting

By bypassing competitive bidding, the DoD has effectively privatized lethal AI decision-making. This sole-source contract cements Palantir's control over the future of warfare.

$100M PAC Surge: 12 Reps Voted to Kill Defense Oversight After Payouts
Investigation
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PoliticsMay 21

$100M PAC Surge: 12 Reps Voted to Kill Defense Oversight After Payouts

Follow the money: FEC records show a direct correlation between massive campaign contributions and a House vote allowing weapons exports to bypass human rights vetting.

NYT & Reuters Caught Scrubbing Civilian Death Tolls from War Coverage
Media Callout
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WarMay 21

NYT & Reuters Caught Scrubbing Civilian Death Tolls from War Coverage

A linguistic analysis reveals a startling double standard: major outlets use aggressive verbs for Russian strikes while sanitizing Israeli actions to protect mutual defense industry shareholders.

BBC Took £300M From UK Government to Downplay Foreign Casualty Data
Media Callout
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WarMay 21

BBC Took £300M From UK Government to Downplay Foreign Casualty Data

The BBC applied linguistic filters to 153 verified deaths in Iran while reporting Ukrainian casualty data as objective fact. This reporting disparity coincides with over £300 million in annual funding from the UK government's foreign policy arm.

Sky News Erases IDF From Headlines to Shield Comcast’s Interests
Media Callout
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CorporateMay 21

Sky News Erases IDF From Headlines to Shield Comcast’s Interests

By omitting the actor in military strikes, Sky News protects corporate interests from public accountability. We look at why Comcast's news arm is hiding the source of Lebanese casualties.

DOJ Seizes Medical Records: Hospitals Quietly Halt Youth Gender Care
Mainstream
Left58% BS
healthMay 20

DOJ Seizes Medical Records: Hospitals Quietly Halt Youth Gender Care

By May 21, 2026, the fight over youth gender care moved from state legislatures to hospital boardrooms. Even in the 23 states where 'shield laws' protect these clinics, major players like NYU Langone and Rady Children’s have started pulling the plug. This institutional retreat follows a massive wave of DOJ subpoenas from July 2025 that targeted private medical records. While the industry is seeing huge financial growth, many health systems are deciding that the risk of a federal criminal probe is simply too high. It’s a calculated withdrawal where institutional safety is coming before patient access.

Feds Defund Election Security Hubs Just Months Before 2026 Midterms
Mainstream
Left38% BS
politicsMay 20

Feds Defund Election Security Hubs Just Months Before 2026 Midterms

With the November 3, 2026, midterm elections fast approaching, the federal government has quietly dismantled the systems built to protect American votes. The Election Security Group (ESG), a joint NSA and Cyber Command task force active since 2018, hasn't even been activated yet according to recent testimony. This follows a 2025 decision to pull the plug on funding for the EI-ISAC, the primary hub states use to track digital threats. While the White House claims it's just shifting priorities, experts warn this move creates a dangerous vacuum for foreign hackers and AI-driven disinformation to fill.

Trump’s $1.776B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund: A New Taxpayer-Funded Slush Fund?
Mainstream
Left38% BS
moneyMay 20

Trump’s $1.776B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund: A New Taxpayer-Funded Slush Fund?

President Trump dropped a $10B lawsuit in exchange for a $1.776B DOJ fund to pay 'victims of political targeting.' Critics call it a billion-dollar reward for allies.

The $365M Lobbying Blitz Keeping Your Hospital Fees High
Investigation
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CorporateMay 20

The $365M Lobbying Blitz Keeping Your Hospital Fees High

Major medical associations spent a record $365.6M to protect 'facility fees' that cost average families $450 a year. Here is who they bought.

Meta and Amazon’s $196M Plot to Bankrupt Open-Source AI Competitors
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CorporateMay 20

Meta and Amazon’s $196M Plot to Bankrupt Open-Source AI Competitors

First-quarter federal disclosures show Meta and Amazon have weaponized safety concerns to push for 'High-Compute Licensing' that mandates $50 million insurance bonds for AI development. This record-breaking $196.6 million lobbying blitz effectively creates a regulatory moat designed to bankrupt open-source competitors.

BBC Mutes State Violence After Receiving £300M Government Grant
Media Callout
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CorporateMay 20

BBC Mutes State Violence After Receiving £300M Government Grant

On January 12, 2026, BBC News utilized passive voice to report on civil unrest in Iran, failing to identify state security forces as the agents responsible for killing hundreds of civilians. This editorial choice follows a pattern of 'linguistic sanitization' that aligns with the diplomatic interests of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, which provides over £300 million in annual funding to the BBC World Service.