Tag: national monuments
Zinke recommends opening up pacific national monuments to commercial fishing
Many scientists see marine reserves as crucial to the health of surrounding waters, giving fishing populations the space they need to grow.
Trump to shrink Utah national monuments to allow drilling, mining
"Trump, with the conniving help of the Utah congressional delegation, just strangled the golden goose of Utah's future jobs..."
Leaked Zinke memo urges Trump to shrink national monuments, allow drilling
Zinke also proposed opening these publicly held national monuments up to drilling, logging, commercial fishing and other activities for private profit.
Carl Pope: Why Donald Trump is going after our national monuments
Under Trump’s instructions, his cabinet has bountifully rewarded the patron’s favorite clients with sparkling rewards.
2.7 million people want national monuments to remain protected
The public overwhelmingly supports public lands and oceans.
How not to lose 27 beautiful and sacred national monument areas
The Trump administration wants to know how you feel about your national monument lands. A public comment period opens May 12.
Trump’s plan to dismantle national monuments comes with steep cultural and...
The Trump administration will review the status of The Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, one of the country’s most significant cultural sites.
Trump to launch unprecedented attack on national monuments
No president has ever attempted to withdraw a monument named by a predecessor.
Utah’s new national monument marks big win for the protection of...
By permanently protecting an area rich in indigenous cultural history, Obama has shown that some things are worth more than money.
President Obama created two new national monuments and Republicans are furious
Republicans vow to undo President Obama's new designations, but do they have the power to do so?
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The Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act and the battle against government spying
The FANFSA, passed with a 219-199 vote, garnered support from both sides of the aisle, with 96 Democrats and 123 Republicans backing the bill.
Progressive International unveils database exposing global right-wing network threatening democracies
This database, which results from a year of meticulous research, exposes the mechanisms through which these forces erode democratic norms and foster geopolitical instability.
20 percent of common produce carry unhealthy levels of pesticides new report says
Of the 59 common produce items evaluated, popular produce like strawberries, green beans and potatoes posed the highest risks.
US diplomacy thwarts Palestinian UN membership amid claims of supporting statehood leaked cable shows
This diplomatic maneuvering seeks to avoid a U.S. veto, which would publicly align the country against Palestinian self-determination.
Supreme Court questions use of obstruction law in Jan. 6 riot cases amid concerns...
This law is now at the center of a legal battle concerning its suitability for punishing those who stormed the Capitol during the certification of the 2020 election results.