These Laws Make Me Want to Gag
States are adopting laws meant to keep consumers in the dark about where their food comes from. — by Will Potter Do you have a right to know where that steak on your plate came from? Should it be legal to photograph
Category: Issues
Interior Department Protects Special Areas within National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
In case you missed the big news this week, a staggering 11 MILLION ACRES of the most important wildlife habitat in the Western Arctic gained protection in a move hailed by conservation groups and Alaska Natives. The Western Arctic – the largest
Tell Me Again How Corps Have Our Best Interests at Heart and that Fracking is Good
Just as a fracking operation is starting up in Elko County, and … just as President Obama is getting ready to nominate a new Secretary of Energy to run the Department of Energy, a post on Truth-Out reminds us ‘why’ this appointment
PBO Needs to Put His Appointment Where His Mouth Is
Tell President Obama: Don’t appoint fracking proponent Dr. Ernest Moniz to lead the Department of Energy President Obama keeps saying we need to confront climate change. Yet it’s rumored he’s considering nominating Dr. Ernest Moniz to lead DOE. “As a proponent of
Democratic Community Calendar for Week of February 11, 2013
— by Marla Turner, NSDP Secretary President Obama delivers his State of the Union address this Tuesday evening. Watch parties are taking place all across the state. If you are not already hosting a party, why not join one near you? Click here
The Post Office Isn’t Broke — It’s Being Robbed!
The United States Postal Service has just announced that due to budget shortfalls, mail will no longer be delivered on Saturdays starting in August. It’s true the post office faces financial challenges. But the financial problems are in large part a direct
Coincidence or Corruption?
The central mission of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans — whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other
Stop the Water Transfer from Northern to Southern NV
[Just found this one in my “junk-mail” inbox … sorry for the delay in posting] — by Dave Pappas “Stop the Water Transfer from Northern Nevada farms and ranches to fill Bellagio Fountains and water golf courses in Las Vegas! We Demand
Heller, Tester Introduce Measure to Protect Honor of Military Service
‘Stolen Valor’ Act makes it a crime to profit from lying about military service WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Jon Tester (D-MT) are joining forces to uphold the honor of military service with the introduction of the Stolen Valor
Forest Service Summer Jobs—Apply NOW!
Forest Service Summer Jobs on Bridgeport Ranger District Want to Work in One of the Most Scenic Areas in the Country? BRIDGEPORT, California… The Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is recruiting for temporary summer positions. Applicants must be U.S.