Disabled People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine
The disabled community has responded to the adversities they face by organizing for legal rights that protect their autonomy and access to public life. But these rights are increasingly under attack.
For years GE had a perfect record of earnings. Too good to be true? Apparently. According to the SEC, the company inflated savings and earnings through illegal accounting practices to the tune of $800 million. Although the profits weren't real, the executive bonuses were. But those are safe. Now the poor suckers who still own GE stock are left holding the bag for a $50 million fine.
From the Washington Post: