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"Stop protecting these monsters" Family of Epstein survivor calls for accountability
MSNBC· 2025-09-04 03:16
Stance on Discharge Petition - The speaker emphasizes the importance of elected officials taking a clear stance on the discharge petition, urging them to consider the impact of their vote [1] - The speaker challenges those who haven't supported the discharge petition to reflect on their reasons [2] - A "no" vote is interpreted as siding against survivors and the people [5] Accountability and Action - The speaker criticizes empty words like "transparency" and "accountability," stressing the need for concrete actions [4] - The speaker calls for directness and an end to avoiding the issue [4] - The speaker highlights the opportunity for officials to "do the right thing" and be held accountable by voters [5] Human Issue - The speaker frames the issue as a fundamental human issue, transcending party lines [6] - The speaker urges officials to stop "protecting these monsters" [6]
Unilever's new CEO is shaking up the company with sharp cuts at the top: 'We are fed up with mediocrity'
Business Insider· 2025-09-03 20:28
Core Insights - Unilever's new CEO, Fernando Fernandez, is implementing significant leadership changes, aiming to refresh up to 25% of the company's top 200 leaders [1] - The company has reduced its white-collar workforce by approximately 18% over the past 18 months to enhance accountability [1] - Unilever is shifting from a geography-led strategy to a category-led approach, managing brands as comprehensive business units [1] Leadership Accountability - Fernandez highlighted the presence of "many pockets of mediocrity" within the company that need immediate attention [2] - The company now has absolute accountability with four business group presidents overseeing 44 P&L units, ensuring transparency in leadership [2] - Leaders are encouraged to make quicker decisions with a higher risk tolerance, operating with 70% certainty to avoid delays [6] Cultural Transformation - Unilever aims to foster a culture akin to a startup, which is unprecedented for a company of its size [6] - The company is hiring and promoting emerging talent, increasing performance incentives up to 200%, and offering rewards in "hard currency" [9] - The goal is to create a culture that recognizes and rewards leadership performance, ensuring Unilever remains competitive and innovative [9]
'I'm demanding justice': Epstein survivors speak out on Capitol Hill
MSNBC· 2025-09-03 19:07
The days of sweeping this under the rug are over. We the survivors say no more. If Gilen Maxwell were pardoned, it would undermine all the sacrifices I made to testify and make mockery of mine and all survivors suffering.>> We are not going away. We are not going to be quiet and we are not going to give up. And I ask the American public to stand with us and not give up.It's so hard to begin to heal knowing that there are people out there who know more about my abuse than I do. The worst part is that the gov ...
‘Follow the money’: Dem Rep calls for Epstein transactions to be released
MSNBC· 2025-09-03 17:42
[Music] A stunning statement from Republican Congressman Tom Massie after the House Oversight Committee's release of more than 33,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents. He now says they don't ever intend to have any criminal referrals. >> There may be some notations from the oversight committee when this is done that, oh, this FBI person didn't check this box or this person acted unethically or this person got too light of a sentence.But they're not going in and trying to identify who these perpetrators we ...
Epstein, Maxwell accusers speak out in exclusive interview
NBC News· 2025-09-03 04:00
Now to our exclusive interview with Jeffrey Epstein and Galain Maxwell survivors and their family members speaking out together. Hi Jackson did that interview and joins us now live. Hi, there's also some breaking news tonight about the release of the Epstein files.Are we learning anything new. >> That's right, Tom. Some 30,000 plus pages of material and Democrats have said that most of it is not new.But more transparency is exactly what those survivors and their family members tell us they want to see. >> A ...
‘A severe miscarriage of justice’: Epstein survivors and families speak out in exclusive interview
NBC News· 2025-09-02 22:39
Accountability and Justice - Survivors express frustration over the miscarriage of justice and delays in accountability, emphasizing the need for those responsible to be held accountable for past suffering [3][4] - Victims feel the government has failed them, citing a lack of proper investigation and action from the beginning, leading to repeated need to speak out [6][7][8][9] - Survivors are seeking justice and accountability, questioning what society stands for and highlighting the importance of listening to their voices [10] - The group emphasizes that not everyone is getting justice, and the everyday person could be a victim, stressing the need for protection of youth and prevention of future abuse [20][21] - There is a call for the release of documents and a list of individuals involved, with survivors compiling their own list to seek justice independently [25][38][39] - The justice system is perceived as not harsh enough, particularly regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's sentence, and a potential pardon would be a significant injustice [41][42] Communication and Support - Survivors express a lack of satisfaction with the level of communication from members of Congress and the Department of Justice (DOJ), feeling their voices have not been heard [26][27][28][29] - The group feels the DOJ has not communicated adequately, particularly regarding key events like the release of a memo and interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell [28][29] - There is a sense of solidarity and strength in coming together to share their stories, with some meeting for the first time, finding healing and support in each other's voices [3][5][11] - Survivors highlight the importance of inspiring others to come forward and break the culture of silence, emphasizing that they are not alone [22][53] Systemic Issues and Future Action - The focus should be on future change, addressing how justice can be achieved in other cases, given the lack of investigation into the current case with a 100,000 files [52][53] - There is a need to reopen the investigation and address the loopholes in the law that allow predators to evade charges, emphasizing the importance of belief in the justice system [51][55][56][57] - Survivors feel their stories have not been treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, highlighting the lack of protection and information provided to them [58][59]
Reps. Khanna and Massie push for vote on forcing DOJ to release Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-09-02 18:03
Joining us now a member of the House Oversight Committee, Virginia Democrat Su Ha Subramanyam. Congressman, it's good to have you here and I know it's behind closed doors for a reason, but tell us what you can about this round table and what you're hoping to get out of it. I think in the end the the victims deserve a voice in this process.I mean, they did. They were suffered horrific horrific consequences of Jeffrey Epstein and Gla Maxwell's crimes and uh they deserve to let us know how they feel about this ...
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BSCN· 2025-08-29 12:31
Government Budget & Blockchain - Philippine Senator Bam Aquino plans to introduce a bill to put the entire government budget on blockchain for transparency and accountability [1] - The initiative aims to make every peso trackable and transparent to citizens by logging transactions on-chain [1] - If passed, the Philippines could become the first nation to publish its budget on blockchain [1] Blockchain Adoption & Initiatives - The proposal follows the Department of Budget and Management's rollout of a blockchain document verification system on Polygon to curb forgeries [2] - Another bill in Congress seeks to build a 10,000 BTC strategic reserve, positioning the Philippines as a testing ground for public-sector blockchain adoption [2] Global Trends & Experimentation - Governments worldwide are experimenting with blockchain for transparency, including the U S Commerce Department's plan to publish GDP and other statistics on-chain [3]
'Who pays the tariffs?' Furious constituents grill GOP House member, causing him to leave
MSNBC· 2025-08-29 12:03
We'll start with some politics in America and Republican Congressman and US C Senate candidate Barry Moore of Alabama becoming the latest lawmaker to be confronted by furious constituents at a town hall. Moore held an event in Daphne, Alabama last night that quickly went off the rails forcing him to leave in the middle of taking questions. The first question that we have is from Katherine Quinnley from Farho.They want to know who pays the tariff. Is it consumers or a true the exporting country. So right now ...
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BSCN· 2025-08-29 04:30
PHILIPPINES MAY PUT ENTIRE GOVERNMENT BUDGET ON BLOCKCHAIN- Philippine Senator Bam Aquino will file a bill to put the country’s government budget on blockchain.- He announced the plan at the Manila Tech Summit 2025, arguing that blockchain-based budgeting could make every peso trackable and transparent to citizens.- Aquino said the measure aims to log transactions on-chain for accountability. If passed, the Philippines could become the first nation to publish its budget on blockchain.- The proposal comes we ...