Commentary on NY Court of Appeals Fracking Decision
For the future of fossil fuel extraction in America, here is an important and possibly game-changing development (although I was just informed that French actress Audrey Tautau’s upcoming 38th birthday … Continue reading
‘Watershed Moment’ for Fracking Foes?
Opponents of fracking are feeling emboldened by a ruling in New York’s highest court that found towns can outlaw the controversial drilling practice. Environmentalists are cheering the decision against hydraulic … Continue reading
Federal Judge tells Supreme Court to STFU
Richard Kopf, a Federal judge in Nebraska appointed by George W. Bush, claims that the recent Hobby Lobby decision by the United States Supreme Court looks stupid, misogynistic, partisan, and … Continue reading
Woman Beaten by Police Officer
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The family of a woman captured on video being tackled and punched by a California Highway Patrol officer has spoken out for the first time. “He … Continue reading
UN Reports Increasing Number of War Casualties are Children
In 1994, on the eve of Rwanda’s genocide, Radio Mille Collines, in Kigali, incited listeners with a venomous message: “To kill the big rats, you have to kill the little … Continue reading
Gaza is Burning: Here’s What the Corporate Media isn’t Telling You
Do American media slant their Middle East coverage toward Israel? Here’s a discussion with journalist Max Blumenthal who fills the large gaps in corporate news reporting.
How Hobby Lobby Changes Everything
If you and some friends start a company that makes a lot of money, you’ll be rich, but if it incurs a lot of debt and fails, you won’t be … Continue reading
Post-Hobby Lobby, Religious Orgs Want Exemption From LGBT Hiring Order
The day after the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby ruling, a group of religious leaders sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking that he exempt them from a forthcoming executive … Continue reading
Fracking Hell
In this British documentary, the ruined lives of many people in Pennsylvania are illustrated.
New Study Proves Range Resources Polluted Water for 20 Counties
A geologist who has spent years studying the effects of natural gas drilling on water sources said last week that he has “no doubt” that Range Resources gas drilling activity … Continue reading
Robert Reich on America’s Koch Problem
Charles and David Koch, the fifth and sixth richest men in the world, have spent billions of dollars building a political machine dedicated to protecting their wealth. In this succinct … Continue reading
Report on Global Warming’s Effect on the Economy
A bipartisan group of former federal cabinet secretaries and business leaders has overseen a report on the economic impact of global warming on the United States.The Risky Business report shows … Continue reading
FRACKING: THE UNTOLD STORY
Please check out this incredible documentary, produced by Raisa Scriabine and narrated by Kristen Udowitz, illuminating the dangers of shale gas fracking.
How Boston Protects Its Water Supply
Boston came out on top of this year’s tap water taste test, an annual competition hosted by the American Water Works Association—a network of more than 50,000 water professionals charged … Continue reading →