https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-30/trump-gives-businesses-deregulation-whether-they-want-it-or-not? Trump Gives Businesses Deregulation Whether They Want It or Not By Jennifer A Dlouhy August 30, 2019, 4:00 AM EDT Updated on August 30, 2019, 11:47 AM EDT Deregulatory zeal sometimes draws ire of regulated industries Supporters say president’s moves are unleashing U.S. economy Automakers have begged the White House to alter course in its plans … Continue reading Current deregulation efforts often exceed what’s been requested by industry
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Car makers negotiate with CA for pollution standards despite federal effort to relax them further
California represents about one-sixth of the domestic powered vehicle market and has historically used that heft to insist on higher anti-pollution standards than required by federal standards. The current administration is attempting to relax the Obama standards to a level totally incompatible with California's demands. Solution: the car makers are negotiating individually for standards acceptable … Continue reading Car makers negotiate with CA for pollution standards despite federal effort to relax them further
Read this and weep — updated list of environmental activity by Trump administration
I don't think this needs commentary. https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/03/how-trump-is-changing-science-environment/ A running list of how President Trump is changing environmental policy The Trump administration has promised vast changes to U.S. science and environmental policy—and we’re tracking them here as they happen. 75 Minute Read By Michael Greshko, Laura Parker, Brian Clark Howard, Daniel Stone, Alejandra Borunda, and Sarah … Continue reading Read this and weep — updated list of environmental activity by Trump administration
2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup undervalued by everyone except for its audience
I'm pleased that NYC will be giving the team a ticker tape parade at 9:30 this Friday the 12th. The last one was in 2015 when the US team also won the World Cup as costly ticker tape parades are only given in cases of excellence that demands recognition. Unfortunately, iff you watched the 2019 … Continue reading 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup undervalued by everyone except for its audience
Mother Jones overview of Kamala Harris for those who don’t know her
More than a year hold, but full of insight. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/01/the-secret-to-understanding-kamala-harris/ Politics January/February 2018 Issue The Secret to Understanding Kamala Harris And why it’s making her a flash point in the Democratic Party. Jamilah King ReporterBio Advertise with Mother Jones Max-o-maticDown road 22 in Chowchilla, behind a wall of trees, impossibly green despite the brutal summer heat … Continue reading Mother Jones overview of Kamala Harris for those who don’t know her
Public service announcement — Mueller’s Report summarized in 30 minutes by PBS Newshour
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/all-of-the-mueller-reports-major-findings-in-less-than-30-minutes The PBS Newshour folks have summarized the Mueller Report's finding in an article that will take less than 30 minutes to read. Then you can skip the guilt you might feel as a responsible voter and citizen who simply can't stomach reading the full report. You're welcome.
If you want to listen to the Mueller Report, Audible has a great version — free
If you prefer listening to books rather than focusing on text, Audible has exactly what you want/need: a free copy of a beautifully narrated Mueller Report. No membership necessary. https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Mueller-Report-Audiobook/B07PXN468K
An observation about recent changes in charitable giving
I live in Manhattan and am obviously on the progressive/left end of the political spectrum often found among blue state residents. In that context I've run into a phenomenon about current charitable giving that doesn't surprise exactly, but the scope is greater than I thought. Cultural institutions constantly contact those who subscribe to their concerts, … Continue reading An observation about recent changes in charitable giving
Searchable version of the Mueller report
Looking for a searchable version of the Mueller report? We've got you covered Jessica Sutherland Daily Kos Staff Thursday April 18, 2019 · 2:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time Recommend 29 Share Tweet 11 Comments 11 new RSS PUBLISHED TO jessi~KOS~utherland Daily Kos Social TAGS barr DonaldTrump mueller trump MuellerReport WilliamBarr BillBarr Share this article Today’s official release of the 448-page redacted version of … Continue reading Searchable version of the Mueller report
Climate change a major factor behind increased migration to the southern border of the US
This beautifully illustrated article from New Yorker magazine details how climate change is making traditional ways of surviving very difficult in Guatemala, one of the countries producing the most emigrants. I'm pasting it here but encourage you to click thru to see the gorgeous photos of a land in collapse. https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/how-climate-change-is-fuelling-the-us-border-crisis How Climate Change Is … Continue reading Climate change a major factor behind increased migration to the southern border of the US
If “rule of law” has a fuzzy meaning for you, or you care about justice, read this book
These past few years have challenged US citizens' knowledge about their own country's system of justice and law. What can a President do without constraint? What are the standards that should be applied when deciding who should be prosecuted? I have a great deal of respect for this gentleman and very much look forward to … Continue reading If “rule of law” has a fuzzy meaning for you, or you care about justice, read this book
US kills more people with guns per capita than any country that’s not at war
There is something truly sick about this beloved country of mine that the rights of gun owners are valued more than the rights of other people, even children, to live. It took New Zealand ONE mass shooting to decide to take care of the problem for the future. What's wrong with us? https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-newzealand-shootout-ardern-guncontrol-idUKKCN1R205V? WORLD NEWS … Continue reading US kills more people with guns per capita than any country that’s not at war
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