GE workers demand company rehire laid-off workers to produce ventilators
“At a time when our country is depending on skilled workers to make essential products like ventilators, our members are left wondering why they are facing layoffs instead of having the opportunity to use their skills to help save lives.”
Trump administration plans to cut federal funding for Covid testing sites
“The pandemic is clearly getting worse in states nationwide—and instead of trying harder to stop it, President Trump is apparently trying harder to hide it.”
Thousands of communities have lead levels worse than Flint
Flint is no aberration. In fact, it doesn’t even rank among the most dangerous lead hotspots in America.
Roundup verdict of $25M upheld in US appeals court
“It’s a slam dunk for plaintiffs. This proves these claims are viable in the tort system.”
Federal judge rules fluoridation an ‘unreasonable risk’ to health of children
The EPA will be required to take regulatory action to restrict or eliminate the risk by law.
Experts warn anticipated death toll rise to far over the projected 60,000 if US...
“Even if social distancing standards were relaxed, it wouldn’t restore the health of the economy as some protesters have implied it would.”
Field test of GMO algae sparks outrage
Billions of taxpayer dollars have been invested in developing algae biofuels that have yet to be commercially viable.
Leader of the Standing Rock Sioux on prayers and a President Trump
“We’re about protecting our future. And that’s what he should be about.”
Medicare for all Americans – everywhere
Basically, Medicare is geographically limited. But what’s the point of this exclusionary rule?
Federal court rules against FDA’s approval of genetically engineered salmon
"Today’s victory will stop FDA from green-lighting such dangerous technologies without fully considering their environmental risks.”