Thursday, April 25, 2024

‘Mistaken’ Release of Glyphosate Report Raises Questions Over EPA’s Ties to Monsanto

Monsanto has vehemently denied cancer claims of its blockbuster product and has demanded a retraction of the IARC report.

Army Corps Denies Permits for Biggest Proposed Coal Export Terminal in North America

These dirty and dangerous projects will not move forward and we will strive to pursue pathways for justice for all communities as justice was upheld today.

Sadiq Khan Overcomes Nasty Attacks From Conservatives, Becomes London’s First Muslim Mayor

The Labour Party’s Sadiq Khan has just become London’s first Muslim mayor.

The Precariat Trap: Why Organized Labor is More Important than Ever

A new word has been coined to explain the difficulties facing working people in our time, “precariat.”

New Record Set for World’s Cheapest Solar

How does Dubai’s record-low solar tariff compare to the U.S.?

Rest In Peace, Dan Berrigan – Just As You Lived

Daniel J. Berrigan lived his life true to his calling, literally practicing what he preached.

King Coal Is Headed to Prison

Don Blankenship is the first murderous coal executive to be put behind bars.

Political Cartoonist Fired for Criticizing Monsanto, Big Ag

The cartoonist drew a cartoon depicting the ridiculous profits Big Ag makes in contrast to local farmers.

Miami-Dade Commissioner Acquitted Despite Failing Sobriety Tests

Although Lyons failed to explain Diaz’s slurred speech, faulty memory, and refusal to take a breathalyzer test if he only had two drinks prior to his arrest, the jury shortly deliberated for a few hours before acquitting the Commissioner.

Former NY State Assembly Speaker Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Other former officials from New York that are due for sentencing include New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and New York State Sen. John Sampson.