Category: Government
ACLU says it can’t find parents of over 500 children separated from families by Trump
‘Just Babies at the Time’ “We will not stop looking until we have found every one of the families, no matter how long it takes.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Wednesday, October 21 Lawyers appointed by…
Accountability some fine day – make your own list
Hope is not a plan, but it’s something to hang on to now, so we can imagine a better future. by Wade Rathke Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Greenville Miss Georgia is now a 45-45 tie between…
Justice Department sues Google in antitrust case
The filing, announced Tuesday morning, accuses the tech giant of violating law to stifle competition. by Andrea Germanos, staff writer Tuesday, October 20 This is a developing story and may be updated. The U.S. Justice Department…
Montana judge rules Trump’s illegal land manager’s decisions are invalid. ‘The Pendley Fire’
Illegal, unconfirmed acting official charade has consequences. Meteor staff Monday, October 19, 2020 Late last Friday, federal district judge Brian Morris ruled William Perry Pendley’s decisions as acting Bureau of Land Management director in Montana were…
Inside the fall of the CDC
How the world’s greatest public health organization was brought to its knees by a virus, the president and the capitulation of its own leaders, causing damage that could last much longer than the coronavirus. by James…
US Postal Service agrees to reverse changes that slowed mail nationwide
“We are ensuring mail services will be immediately restored,” said Montana’s Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock. by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Thursday, October 15, 8:20-am MST The U.S. Postal Service agreed Wednesday to reverse dramatic changes to…
How taxpayers funded “consulting fees” for Ivanka Trump
The president reduced his tax bill by writing off large payments to his daughter. He calls it “smart” — tax lawyers call it criminal. By Sam Pizzigati | Sunday, October 11 The warmest and fuzziest phrase…
Four types of scandals utility companies get into with money from your electric bills
When power companies across the country fight for favorable legislation, sometimes their efforts cross the line and customers pay the price. by Patrick Wilson, Richmond Times-Dispatch Saturday, October10 Across the country, electric utilities have worked the…
Methane ruling seen as ominous sign with Barrett poised to join Supreme Court
The judge delivered a “puzzling and unsupported conclusion that the Bureau of Land Management can’t limit methane waste because that would reduce greenhouse gas pollution.” by Andrea Germanos, staff writer Friday, October 9 A federal court’s…
‘Hope Is Contagious’: fears of Covid-19 outbreak upend Capitol Hill
Trump “will be pulled off the campaign trail for at least the better part of two weeks as he recovers.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Friday, October 2, 2020 Following Friday morning’s revelation that President Donald…
On grim anniversary of Khashoggi murder, activists project slain Saudi’s image from coast to coast
“We promise you, Jamal, to always tell your story and to fight tirelessly until justice is served.” by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Friday, October 2 Human rights activists with the groups Freedom First and Amnesty International…
Covid-19 and the reality of ‘small government’ conservatism
With 200,000 dead, Americans are concluding that a more Rooseveltian response was in order. By Jim Hightower | Other Words September 30, 2020 Amazingly, America has become a nation of socialists, asking in dismay: “Where’s the…
Getting the lead out
by Wade Rathke September 29, 2020 New Orleans We have to take progress where we can get it in these dark days at perhaps the tail end of the Trump administration. There are scores of…
Trump and daughter Ivanka could face jail time for tax fraud after leaving White House, says legal expert
“The only thing saving him at this point is the Department of Justice’s guideline that says you can’t indict a sitting president.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Tuesday, September 29 Both President Donald Trump and his…
Records show Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in both 2016 and 2017
“He contributed less to funding our communities than waitresses and undocumented immigrants,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Monday, September 28 Financial records that President Donald Trump has persistently fought to keep hidden…
Rights groups condemn ICE amid whistleblower’s allegations of unwarranted hysterectomies
‘Forced Sterilization Is Genocide’ The complaint alleges numerous health and safety violations in regards to Covid-19 in addition a disturbing number of procedures performed on detained women. by Lisa Newcomb, staff writer Tuesday, September 15 Human…
Researcher reveals DeJoy donated $600,000 to Trump and GOP after top USPS job opened
“This information is explosive. We have a crony at the helm of our nation’s Postal Service. A man rife with conflicts of interest and potential violations of law.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Tuesday, September 15…
Warning ‘patently false’ information ‘will sow confusion,’ federal judge blocks Postal Service from sending mailers to Colorado voters
“The USPS must stop sending misinformation to Colorado voters,” said Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Sunday, September 13 A federal judge late Saturday ordered the U.S. Postal Service to immediately…
Leaked emails reveal effort by Trump aides to censor and alter CDC Covid reports behind closed doors
“A Trump stooge with a history of racist statements and no medical background is doctoring CDC reports warning Americans on Covid because they make Trump look bad.” — Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) by Jake Johnson, staff…
States Warn Postal Service is sending misinformation about voting to millions of Americans
“Confusing voters about mail ballots in the middle of a pandemic is unacceptable.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Saturday, September 12 Officials in Colorado, California, and Washington state on Friday were forced to publicly clarify local…
With integrity of election at stake, 14 states demand injunction to stop DeJoy’s sabotage of US Postal Service, mail-in voting
“With the national election less than two months away, we are seeking a judicial order protecting this critical government service.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Friday, September 11 Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson this week…
‘We sent 500 tests. They don’t answer calls’: Inside ICE’s coronavirus testing disaster
Internal emails show ICE rebuffed New Mexico public health officials offering to help contain COVID-19. by Patrick Michels and Laura C. Morel Thursday, September 10 This story was originally published by Reveal from The Center for…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission confirms a pattern of age discrimination at IBM
A sweeping decision by the EEOC could cost the tech giant millions in settlements or make it the target of a federal age-discrimination lawsuit. Its findings echo those of a ProPublica investigation. by Peter Gosselin, special…
Rick Perry’s Ukrainian Dream
When the then-energy secretary accidentally helped lead the president into impeachment, he was simultaneously trying to help his friends cash in on a big gas deal. by Simon Shuster, TIME, and Ilya Marritz, WNYC Thursday, September…
