Category: Politics
Some Black Los Angelenos May Soon Receive Environmental Reparations
New legislation would steer $5 million collected from penalized oil wells into cash aid for 1,000 nearby households. …
Indigenous Tribes Form Resistance Camp Against Proposed Copper Mine in Michigan
The proposed copper sulfide mine threatens to unleash 40 million tons of toxic waste in Michigan’s wetlands. …
“You Have a Strong and Steadfast Friend,” RFK Jr. Tells Anti-Vaxxers
Kennedy’s remark comes as measles cases in the US are at their highest levels seen in decades. …
Organizers Aim to Thwart Purchase of Israel Bonds by World’s Largest Investor
Palm Beach County, Florida, has invested $1 billion in Israel Bonds — more than any other single investor in the world. …
There Are 0 Data Centers on Public Lands. Trump Is Considering Building 12.
The Trump administration quietly fast tracked a data center project in Nevada earlier this year. …
Trump Administration Faces Second Lawsuit to Keep ICE Agents Away From Polls
Groups argue federal law prohibits “armed men” at election sites, and agents’ presence causes voter intimidation. …
OpenAI Execs Hoped to Make “Gazillions” After Feeding Model Journalists’ Work
Executives said that “millions of people” could view their product as committing “theft of unprecedented proportions.” …
Warren Introduces Bill to Ban Private Equity From Owning Medical Practices
More than 80 percent of doctors are employed by corporate entities — a massive increase from 62 percent seven years ago. …
UN Inquiry Finds US Strike on Minab, Iran, That Killed 123 Children Was War Crime
The US targeted “clearly identifiable” civilian sites in Minab and Lamerd, killing over 100 children, the UN found. …
Democrats Backed by Industry Super PACs Are Writing the Party’s AI Plan
Members of the commission received outsized financial support that seems intended to shape the party’s policy response. …
