“Intense Culture of Fear”: Behind the Scenes as Trump Destroys the EPA From Within
Staffers said Trump is “lobotomizing our agency” by forcing thousands into buyouts and politicizing notions like environmental justice.
Environment
Trump EPA’s Next Move: Making It Harder to Sue for Getting Cancer from Roundup
The corporation behind Roundup herbicide has paid out nearly $11 billion in lawsuits. Now it’s backing an EPA rule that would stop the bleeding.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Trump’s EPA Kills Grant to Climate Nonprofit Over Its Support for Palestine
In a tweet announcing his attack on the Climate Justice Alliance, EPA head Lee Zeldin linked it to the group’s protected speech about Palestine.
Which LA Fire Victims Get Money on GoFundMe — and Who Gets Left Out?
GoFundMe campaigns tend to favor the white and wealthy. After the Eaton fire, Altadena’s Black community is fighting back.
Trump Inauguration Official’s “Phony Charity” Allegedly Pocketed East Palestine Train Disaster Funds
Under a settlement with Ohio’s attorney general, GOP operative Pat Lee can never fundraise for charity in the state again.
Climate Crimes
LA Budgeted Money For Cop Jobs While Cutting Fire Department Positions. Now the City Is Burning.
“The consistent defunding of other city programs in order to give the LAPD billions a year has consequences,” said a local activist.
Israel’s War on Gaza
EPA Staffers Demand Biden Release Climate Funds Withheld Over Gaza
“The funds to CJA are critical for building community resilience against climate change threats.”
Biden Makes His Own Attack on Nonprofit Over Palestine
Climate Justice Alliance was the only program grantee to speak out on Palestine — and the only one whose funding is delayed.
The FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Program Has a New Target: Animal Rights Activists
The agency urged meat industry groups to help the feds crack down on activists for potentially violating bioterrorism laws.
Secret Recordings Show Ugly Conditions Ahead of Denver’s Slaughterhouse Ban Referendum
Advocates hope the graphic videos, which were shared with The Intercept, will help rally support for the ballot initiative.