Yearly Archives: 2017
EPA allowing widespread use of unapproved pesticides, study finds
“The chronic abuse of the emergency approval process has created a shortcut for pesticide companies looking to gain backdoor approval for use of harmful pesticides.”
Mario Batali apologizes for sexually harassing female employees
“He gets wasted, he’s arrogant, and he acts like he’s God’s gift to women.”
SLAPP lawsuits: The biggest threat to the resistance you never heard of
Wealthy corporations must know they can’t SLAPP the public into silence.
Why Trump’s shrinking of Bears Ears will be reversed
Research by environmental and natural resources law scholars shows the president’s action will likely be overturned by the courts.
“Break the Internet” revolt to save net neutrality
A free, open internet is at stake. Now more than ever before, it’s time to make a ruckus.
Can the courts bring about a climate fix? Three judges are about to decide
The Trump administration is arguing that 21 young Americans do not have a constitutional right to a stable climate.
How the US could provoke a new Korean War
The bare bones of a deal with North Korea may exist, but senseless provocations could set off a conflict long before then.
ALEC, corporate-funded bill mill, considers model state bill cracking down on pipeline protesters
“We are concerned this Bill would target peaceful protests in certain contexts, such as protests which focus on environmental rights, imposing disproportionate penalties on protesters.”
The need for cooperation & unity
Cooperation is a fundamental quality of the time; it sits within a Trinity of the Age alongside Unity and Sharing.
Why making American corporations more competitive doesn’t help most Americans
Restoring corporations' “competitive edge” has little or nothing to do with helping American workers.