Wednesday, May 1, 2024

US strike activity surged in 2022 as SCOTUS workers’ rights ruling looms

"Workers will face potential liability for any damages the employer deems to be related to the work stoppage. This would greatly limit workers ability to strike and would be a gross misinterpretation of the NLRA."

Will the death of George Floyd mark the rebirth of America?

A man forced to die with his face pressed to the ground may yet shift the earth under your feet.

Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act in jeopardy as Senate hearing takes place...

"The price will be dirtier rivers and streams, and more wildlife on the fast track toward extinction."

Chemicals on our food: When “safe” may not really be safe

Scientific scrutiny of pesticide residue in food grows; regulatory protections questioned.

Peru’s newest national park safeguards 2 million acres of Amazon Rainforest

The designation is intended to conserve the region's precious biodiversity and protect the sacred lands of the indigenous communities that live around Yaguas.

Biden urged to be #climatepresident by taking these 10 ‘game-changing’ steps in first 10...

“Don’t let anyone tell you that Biden’s hands are tied on climate action without the Senate.”

Sanders crafts amendment to close ‘holes’ in Medicare that ‘are harming seniors’

"Adding dental, vision, and hearing benefits to Medicare is supported by 84% of the American people," said an aide to the senator, who plans to propose including the expansion in Democrats' reconciliation package.

Michigan judge accused of jeopardizing safety and democracy with reversal of open carry ban...

"There are voters who are afraid, there are election workers who are afraid."

15,000 Abandoned Uranium Mines Protested At DC EPA Headquarters

The groups addressed extreme water contamination, surface strip coal mining and power plants burning coal-laced with radioactive particles, radioactive waste from oil well drilling in the Bakken Oil Range, mill tailings, waste storage, and renewed mining threats to sacred places such as Mt. Taylor in New Mexico.
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‘Victory for Julian”: UK blocks WikiLeaks founder Assange extradition to US on espionage charges

While the decision is a “very significant victory” for Assange, the judge has largely sided with the U.S. prosecution.