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No $ for Workers As: Auto Giants Pay 1% in taxes Federal Taxes on $42 Billion in Profits

News, Social Justice, Worker exploitation / September 19, 2023

Auto Giants Refusing Union Demands Paid Just 1% in Federal Taxes on $42 Billion in Profits: Analysis “The tax system is rigged to benefit multinational corporations over the workers who keep them running.” BRETT WILKINS Sep 19, 2023 Despite reaping tens of billions of dollars in profits between them over the past five years, General Motors …

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CalCAN Hiring 2 Positions

ICYMI, News / September 11, 2023

Ready to Make a Change? We’re Hiring. Join our team and be a driving force in advancing policy to support sustainable and organic agriculture climate solutions. CalCAN is looking for TWO individuals who are passionate about shaping state and federal policies that will pave the way for a better future. Read further for job descriptions …

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COMMENT DEADLINE Aug. 30: Vineyard runoff – water that isn’t clean

Big Wine, Community Rights/Rights of Nature, News / August 25, 2023

PLEASE encourage others to send letters also.  During a recent public meeting our voices were outnumbered 30 – 1.  We need to be louder. North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, 5550 Skylane Blvd, Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1072 Submit via email to:   NorthCoast@waterboards.ca.gov TALKING POINTS: Hi there, I’m quite sure you are busy, but this one …

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New York OAG Forces Bayer and Monsanto to Pay $6.9 M over False Claims on Roundup Safety

Community Rights/Rights of Nature, Food, Health, News / August 13, 2023

New York OAG Forces Bayer and Monsanto to Pay $6.9 M over False Claims on Roundup Safety by Sustainable Pulse June 23, 2023 New York Attorney General Letitia James last week announced a settlement with Bayer CropScience LP (Bayer) and Monsanto Company (Monsanto) for allegedly making false and misleading claims regarding the safety of certain Roundup® consumer …

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Domestic Terrorism: Right-Wing Think Tank’s Climate ‘Battle Plan’ Wages ‘War Against Our Children’s Future’

Climate, Community Rights, News, Politics / July 27, 2023

Right-Wing Think Tank’s Climate ‘Battle Plan’ Wages ‘War Against Our Children’s Future’ The Heritage Foundation’s Mandate for Leadership would serve as a policy blueprint for the first 180 days if Trump—or another Republican—were to gain control of the White House in January 2025. OLIVIA ROSANE Jul 26, 2023 Close down the Department of Energy’s renewable …

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Fish Near Fukushima Contained Radioactive Cesium 180 Times Over Japan’s Limit

Coastal Issues, Health, News / July 24, 2023

Fish Near Fukushima Contained Radioactive Cesium 180 Times Over Japan’s Limit The fish was caught near a drainage outlet where water from melted nuclear reactors flows—some of the same water that is to be treated and released from the power plant starting next month. JULIA CONLEY Jul 24, 2023 With the Tokyo Electric Power Company …

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