In a decision deemed by critics unsurprising but also “absolutely unconscionable,” the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reportedly plans to refrain from regulating a pair of toxic chemicals linked to kidney and testicular cancer, even though they are contaminating millions of Americans’ drinking water. “This administration prioritizes corporate profits over public safety, pure and…
As Hate Crimes Soar Under Trump, White Nationalist Allegedly Had Plan to Kill 'Innocent Civilians on Scale Rarely Seen' in US
Just as a new report was released showing the continued rise of hate groups in the United States, federal authorities say they have thwarted a plan by a white nationalist “domestic terrorist” to begin widespread, violent attacks on President Donald Trump’s perceived political opponents with the aim of establishing “a white homeland.” U.S. Coast Guard…
New Study Ties Spike in Hospitalizations for Genital, Skin, and Urinary Ailments to Fracking in Pennsylvania
New research has tied high rates of hospitalizations for genital, skin, and urinary conditions to fracking in Pennsylvania, underscoring mounting concerns about the public health implications of the controversial process of extracting natural gas. Alina Denham, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Rochester, led a research team that analyzed county-level hospital data for the…
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In Era of Aging Reactors, Nuclear Industry's Push for Deregulation Sparks Warning of 'Collision Course' With Disaster
Independent watchdogs are raising alarm about the nuclear power industry’s ongoing efforts to convince federal regulators to scale back safety inspections and limit what “lower-level” issues are reported to the public. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)—an agency dominated by President Donald Trump’s appointees—is currently reviewing its enforcement policies and is set to put forth recommendations…
'A Network of Alternative Campaign Infrastructure': Progressives Dismiss DCCC Threats on Primary Challengers
As tensions escalate in an internal battle between the centrist and left wings of the Democratic Party, a group of progressives is making a move to begin a new left wing party apparatus. A decision by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee late last month to blacklist vendors that support primary challengers over party incumbents drew…
Poll: Donnelly down by 3 points in Indiana Senate race
Sen. Joe DonnellyJoseph (Joe) Simon DonnellyEx-Sen. Joe Donnelly endorses Biden Lobbying world 70 former senators propose bipartisan caucus for incumbents MORE (D-Ind.) is down 3 points in his reelection bid against businessman Mike Braun, according to a new Cygnal poll released Tuesday. About 46 percent of likely voters support the one-term senator, while 49 percent support…
Democrat running against Steve King raised over $900K in past week
Democrat J.D. Scholten’s campaign confirmed that it raised $900,000 this week in its bid to unseat three-term incumbent Rep. Steve KingSteven (Steve) Arnold KingGOP lawmakers say Steve King’s loss could help them in November The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden on the cusp of formally grasping the Democratic nomination The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from the…
Sanders cruises to an easy win in Vermont
Independent Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE is projected to cruise to an easy reelection victory in Vermont on Tuesday night, defeating Republican Lawrence Zupan by a wide margin. Projections…
SCSU to Open 2012-13 Season in Iowa
The #2 St. Cloud State University wrestling team will open its 2012-13 season on Nov. 10 with a trip to the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The action begins at 9 a.m. in Hilton Coliseum. This open tournament features some of the nation’s top NCAA Division I, II and…