Weeks Before Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Intensified, Big Oil Pushed for Expedited Permitting
Using NWP 12 to permit major pipeline projects in a quiet and less transparent manner made its debut in the Obama White House.
Meet the Banks Financing the Dakota Access Pipeline
The pipeline is threatening not only to destroy sacred Sioux lands, but poison drinking water supplies.
Why Hillary Should Fulfill Bill’s Promise on Pay
Hillary Clinton has proposed penalizing pharmaceutical companies like Mylan that suddenly jack up the prices of crucial drugs. But she could take it even farther.
Who’s Driving Climate Denial? Big Companies and Conservative Media
Companies which signed the environmental pact and then gave political donations to climate deniers are PepsiCo, Dupont, Mondelez, Google, AT&T, Verizon and GE.
Fox Settles Sexual Harassment Suit For $20 Million
When asked if Ailes would be contributing a portion of the $20 million settlement, his lawyer, Susan Estrich, told The New York Times, “Mr. Ailes is not contributing anything.”
Cleaning Up After Pundits
While the incitement of anti-immigrant prejudice for political gain is shameful and socially explosive, it is certainly not new or uncommon in our country.
Oil Company Halts Dakota Pipeline
Big oil company agrees to halt North Dakota pipeline work until Friday thanks to protestors.
A Message to Working People on Labor Day from a Former Labor Secretary
Change is slow, and at times seems hopeless. But change is inevitable. Do not wait for politicians to take the lead. We are the leaders.
Labor Day 2050: How Global Warming Threatens Labor Productivity
Higher CO2 levels directly harm human cognition.
This Labor Day, Let’s Look at Ways Green Energy Is Helping Americans
The fuel for solar and wind is free. At some point in the next 50 years, installation will be done or inexpensive, and the fuel will be gratis. The average worker will likely experience the equivalent of a 6% raise as a result.