5 biggest pesticide companies are making billions from ‘highly hazardous’ chemicals, investigation finds
The researchers found that the sale of these highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs), disproportionately occurred in poorer nations, which often have fewer regulations than industrialized nations.
How Standing Rock’s divest campaign can stop future pipelines
As banks begin to respond, environmental movements are learning the importance of speaking clearly about the financial risks of fossil fuel investment.
Short supplies and price increases give major hospital systems and philanthropies idea to launch...
"The folks who are gouging people and creating shortages, they know who they are. And they're the ones who should be very concerned."
Progressive organizations launch new campaign: ‘Make Meds Affordable’
The new campaign is calling on President Biden to take executive action to lower drug prices.
Big Pharma company that is trying to keep pot illegal was just approved to...
“It appears they are trying to kill a non-pharmaceutical market for marijuana in order to line their own pockets.”
Bernie demands to know why once-free prescription drug now costs $375K
“The unfortunate reality is that the United States pays, by far, the highest prescription drug prices in the world,.
Seattle Sues Monsanto Over PCB Contamination, Becomes 6th City to Do So
Monsanto has faced a spate of PCB contamination lawsuits over the decades and several this year alone. Seattle is likely seeking millions of dollars from Monsanto to pay for the cleanup.
Alicia Silverstone poses nude for PETA and animal rights
Although PETA’s protest techniques are a bit unorthodox, they successfully continue to raise awareness against animal cruelty and rampant abuse.
Raising the minimum wage is a health issue, too
Study after study has linked higher income to better health.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, September 13
Democratic lawmakers demand answers from FEMA , Trump cuts FEMA budget to pay for ICE, Midwest abandons Trump, and more.