Federal Appeals Court orders EPA to ban toxic pesticide Chlorpyrifos
“This ruling is a huge victory for children and communities across the country who will finally be spared by needless poisonings and lifelong learning disabilities.”
Rightwing victimhood, the Great Replacement and the cult of Qanon
“Bigoted conspiracy theories like QAnon have an enormous influence on the context in which local government operates.”
Former Louisiana police officer charged with assaulting arrestee on video
If convicted, Hudson faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.
80 groups blast US interference in Mexico’s phaseout of glyphosate and GM corn
“We call on Secretary Vilsack and Trade Representative Tai, as key leaders in the new administration, to respect Mexico's decision to protect both public health and the integrity of Mexican farming.“
Space weaponization “cannot be walked back”
“It’s time for arms control planning to address the issues raised by this drift toward militarization of space.”
Why workers Memorial Day is a national call to action
“The goal for every one of our team members is to ensure all of our brothers and sisters go home safely to their families each and every day.”
California officials shed light on Nestlé taking millions of gallons of public water
“These are people who just want to make money, but they've already dried up the upper Strawberry Creek and they've done a lot of damage.”
Walmart announces landmark pollinator health policy to protect against pesticides
The pollinator health policy will "source 100 percent of the fresh produce and floral we sell in our in-store produce department from suppliers that adopt integrated pest management practices, as verified by a third-party, by 2025."
Two NJ cops charged with assaulting innocent teen on video
“Police officers who abuse their positions to exert power over and injure the citizens they are supposed to protect violate our Constitution and erode trust in our public institutions.”
Who’s to blame for the lawbreaking and habitat destruction in US fisheries
We disrespect the Earth’s oceans at our own peril.