From More Perfect Union. Amazon is building their largest data center in Indiana. Neighbors say that the company is using up the drinking water they rely on. This is just one of the data center fights unfolding across the state which is becoming the "data center alley" of the Midwest. —– More Perfect Union is…

From More Perfect Union. BlackRock is trying to buy Minnesota Power, which provides power to over 150,000 people. Why? They want to profit off of the soaring electricity demand from AI data centers. If they win, and if it’s profitable, your power company could be next. If you live in Minnesota: Take action by emailing…

From More Perfect Union. What happens when you put Bernie Sanders in the second reddest state in the country? For nearly 80 years straight, working-class West Virginia was a Democratic stronghold — until it took a hard turn to Trump. We were on the ground with Bernie Sanders to investigate why —– More Perfect Union…

From More Perfect Union. More than half of America’s rural hospitals no longer deliver babies. Parents in rural towns often have to travel upwards of an hour to access essential healthcare. But instead of funding healthcare for rural Americans, Republicans’ Medicaid cuts will deepen this divide. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom…

From More Perfect Union. After hundreds of crashes and major lawsuits, Tesla’s misleading "autonomous driving" claims might be coming to an end. Elon Musk and Tesla have promised full self-driving cars, but they haven’t delivered. Now they might have to fully retract the claim and face consequences. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit…

From More Perfect Union. How do members of Congress get so rich? Hint: It’s not from side-hustles or second jobs. Not only are members of Congress overwhelmingly wealthy, but they’re also scoring record returns in the stock market, raising questions about their use of insider information. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom…

From More Perfect Union. Data centers are driving up utility costs. As companies like Amazon and Meta pour billions into data centers across the country, it’s raising electricity bills. While they’re making record profits, the rest of us are forced to foot the bill. Watch more of our coverage on data centers: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1UE_u2gB0jlWarYdSufb-v-ld039CI2h&feature=shared —– More…

From More Perfect Union. Note: workers were interviewed during their off time, in their capacity as union organizers, and do not speak on behalf of the National Parks Service or federal government. Workers in Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks have voted to unionize—and campaigns are underway at upwards of 100 more. The parks have…

From More Perfect Union. Mid-surgery, Dr. Elisabeth Potter was called by UnitedHealthcare and questioned about whether her patient’s stay was justified. Her video about the shocking interaction went viral. Now, United won’t let her surgery center in their network. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is to build power for…

From More Perfect Union. Rail lobbyists representing giants like Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern want to automate track inspections. Why? It would bring rail carriers more profits. Critics warn this would undermine safety—or even cause a repeat of what happened in East Palestine. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is…

From More Perfect Union. Is it just us, or has Google gotten worse? After years of relentless growth, the ‘don’t be evil’ company has effectively monopolized the internet. It’s using this chokehold to drive up revenue by forcing ads on users—at the expense of quality and useful search results. You can find more from Ed…

From More Perfect Union. There’s a new wave of predatory lenders on the market. Though “cash-advance" apps talk about fighting big banks, they make millions off of outrageous APR and hidden fees. Some borrowers are paying 4-figure interest rates — but these fintech companies still ask for a tip. —– More Perfect Union is an…

From More Perfect Union. How did a community beat Jeff Bezos? When Amazon proposed a massive, water-guzzling data center out Tucson, community members organized and shut it down. Here’s how they took on the multi-trillion dollar company, and won. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is to build power for…

From More Perfect Union. Private equity firms and megacorporations control 50% of all veterinary clinics, up from 10% a decade ago. In that time, the cost of vet care has increased by double the rate of inflation. Vets told us about short staffing, long hours and constant pressure to boost profits. —– More Perfect Union…

From More Perfect Union. To show how easy it is to shill supplements, we made our own. Really. Introducing Deep State Detox, a freedom-loving powder designed for cellular rejuvenation in a world of heavy metals, seed oils, and wifi signals. Does it work? Legally, it doesn’t have to. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning,…

From More Perfect Union. In 2024 McAllen, Texas had a booming economy, with $100 million in increased sales tax revenue from 2023. Now, residents tell us that it’s a ghost town and the local economy is hurting. Why? ICE raids on shops and factories have left workers too scared to go outside. —– More Perfect…

From More Perfect Union. Two years ago, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine. Then the railroad giant conducted a massive—totally unnecessary—toxic burn. Two years later residents are still sick, still suffering the impacts of toxic fumes, and still demanding accountability. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is to…

From More Perfect Union. Why are so many artists struggling in a booming music industry? Over 600 million people globally have streaming subscriptions, with most of them paying about 12 bucks a month. And for musicians, it’s never been easier to release work into the world. But ease of access doesn’t mean things are becoming…

From More Perfect Union. We went to a small Texas town where one Bitcoin mining facility uses as much power as the entire city of Austin. Everyone is town is affected by the constant noise from the crypto facility, even the animals. One resident told us: "Every person here is sick." —– More Perfect Union…

From More Perfect Union. Two dialysis giants control the industry — and they’re gaming the healthcare system. DaVita and Fresenius are pushing out and intimidating patients, and sometimes refusing to send them to the hospital. It’s all done to boost profits and make more off the dialysis business. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning,…

From More Perfect Union. Investor-owned utilities are building expensive & polluting energy projects to drive up shareholder profits. The scheme enriches massive firms like Blackrock and Vanguard. Meanwhile customers are forced to pay higher and higher energy bills. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is to build power for working…

From More Perfect Union. In Maine, trades workers are facing catastrophic layoffs. Why? Trump has cancelled hundreds of billions of dollars for clean energy projects to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy in his ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Workers who voted for him told us they’re paying the price. —– More Perfect Union is an…

From More Perfect Union. JBS, the Brazilian meat-packing giant known for bribery and corruption scandals, just went public. The company was previously denied access to U.S. markets — until they donated millions to Trump’s inaugural fund. Now, small farms across the country are sounding the alarms. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom…

From More Perfect Union. AI companies are spending millions to get the laws they want. They’re not trying to cure cancer, or save America. These companies want to make $100 billion overnight, and they’re willing to sponsor dangerous laws to make it happen. —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is…

From More Perfect Union. Republicans are about to supercharge the gap between worker and CEO pay. The 2017 tax cuts enriched Wall Street and CEOs, who spent billions on stock buybacks. Workers got nothing. Now, corporations are posed for an even bigger windfall in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. Correction: 3:36 Sarah Anderson is the…