Monday, May 6, 2024

Behind a corporate monster: How Monsanto pushes agricultural domination

We must support ecological farming systems that do not need the inputs provided by Monsanto or any of the other pesticide, seed and GMO conglomerates.

Fossil fuel giants’ record payouts amid deepening climate crisis

The world's five largest oil companies, BP, Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies, reported record profits and approved major new fossil fuel projects.

Top US law schools accused of creating a student ‘pipeline’ into firms serving fossil...

The LSCA is now calling out top-ranked law schools for their role in propping up the fossil fuel industry through what the report refers to as a “fossil fuel lawyer pipeline.”
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Investigation: As US-backed war in Yemen raged, UAE hired US mercenaries to kill Yemeni...

“There was a targeted assassination program in Yemen. I was running it.”

Don’t Cry for Me, America

Should Trump or a Trump mini-me ultimately succeed in capturing the presidency, a possibility that can no longer be dismissed out of hand, the effects will be even more profound. In all but name, the United States will cease to be a constitutional republic.

Spreading hate and bigotry: WSJ and NYT’s offensive pieces ignite fury over Islamophobic narratives

In a world where headlines often shape perceptions, two leading newspapers' recent pieces have sparked a fierce debate over the role of media in perpetuating Islamophobia and bigotry, challenging us to confront the shadows cast by biased narratives.

3 ways to prevent school shootings, based on research

A pair of researchers on school violence share three strategies that have been proven to prevent school shootings.

Federal judge rules Pruitt ‘knowingly’ violated Ozone Standards law

"This is a victory for everyone who breathes, and is clear evidence that Scott Pruitt's frequent attempts to delay and obstruct federal clean air safeguards is against the law."

Could Trump end a cruel dog meat festival during U.S.-China trade negotiations?

Even most of the Chinese public wants the inhumane event to be shut down.

Former Manafort associate pleads guilty to acting as an unregistered foreign agent

Patten’s case was initially under investigation by the Special Counsel’s Office before being referred over to the Justice Department.