Tag: Iowa

Despite over 10,000 factory farms and almost no Clean Water Act regulation, EPA denies petition to withdraw Iowa’s pollution program.

"Today's victory makes it clear that the government cannot protect these industries at the expense of our constitutional rights."

Direct service and solidarity are important, but there’s no “way out of this” without effective advocacy for sweeping systemic and policy change.

The Obama Justice Department thought Ville Platte, Louisiana – where officers jail witnesses to crimes – could become a model of how to erase policing abuses that plague small towns across the nation. Jeff Sessions decided not to bother.

Rock Valley acted quickly to shut off water wells following the spill and plans to drain the wells and use rural water until the well water tests safe.

Another oil spill, fracking fuels climate change, Mueller investigates Blackwater founder Erik Prince, and more.

Cathy Glasson is running an insurgent campaign on a platform of Medicare for all, a $15 minimum wage and ending “right to work” laws.

“Good laws already exist to protect property without this chilling impact on free speech.”

“We’re fighting for the future of this planet, for our kids and grandchildren. And to do your best, you’ve got to be involved in the political process.”

Though the study was exclusive to Iowa, it could have far-reaching effects on the entire U.S.