In 2005, Congress passed a bill (HR 6) that led to devastating consequences in poor rural counties throughout the country, including areas in Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Texas. Notably, the energy bill included an exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), allowing hydraulic fracking to continue without federal oversight. That exemption, … [Read more...]
Trump Administration Delivers Major Blow to Small Farmers
On January 20th, President Trump signed a memorandum and sent it to the heads of federal agencies. The memo’s intent was to limit the publication and implementation of rules already in the pipeline. Specifically, the memo ordered agency heads to do the following: “With respect to regulations that have been published in the [Office of the Federal … [Read more...]
Republicans Bypass Blue Slip Procedure for Judicial Nominee
As political scientist and commentator Corey Robin has argued on a number of occasions, the crux of the Trump presidency lies not in his insistent erosion of norms, but in the long-term impact of his judiciary nominations. This may sound counterintuitive because after all, the courts have been essential in the fight against Trump’s belligerence – … [Read more...]
Senate Appropriations Bill Would Cut Important EPA Program
On November 20th, the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee released the Environmental Appropriations Bill for FY 2018. The bill, if implemented, would cut a program responsible for monitoring the negative health impact of certain chemicals. That program, known as the Integrated Risk Information System (or IRIS), would be combined with the … [Read more...]
Who Gets to Appoint the New Florida Justices?
In Florida, a debate has been simmering around the question of Supreme Court Justice appointments. In a strange turn of events, three Justices – Peggy Quince, Barbara Pariente and R. Fred Lewis – are due to retire on the last day of Governor Rick Scott’s tenure in office – January 8th, 2019. This is due to a retirement policy in that state, which … [Read more...]
Michigan Senators Pass Bill Permitting Concealed Guns in Schools
For years, schools have been considered safe havens, incubators secured from outside influence, where children could learn without fear of the pain and suffering caused by gun fire. Recent history has troubled that narrative. Mass shootings have increased steadily over the past several decades. And more specifically, the media has proliferated … [Read more...]
US Air Force Might Be Liable for Texas Church Shooting
On Sunday November 5th, a man by the name of Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire on a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 people and injury 20 more. Victims ranged in age, from 5 to 72, and one of those murdered was a 14-year old girl, the daughter of the local pastor. Wearing tactical clothing, Kelley did his damage before being chased … [Read more...]
The Disproportionate Effects of Climate Change
Very often, the struggle against climate change is framed as preventative. Under this framework, the truly damaging effects of global warming are flung out into the future. Thus, we are told to do something now in order to stop future disasters from occurring. There is, however, cause to question this framework. All we need to do is observe the … [Read more...]
The Public Health Effects of Climate Change
It is no longer a question whether climate change is real, at least in the eyes of most climate scientists. This phenomenon is universal, affecting every corner of the globe. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the United States is deeply affected by climate change and the associated weather patterns. Understanding the ramifications of the … [Read more...]
The EPA Plans to Repeal Emissions Rule for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The EPA recently proposed a rule repealing Obama-era standards meant to limit the environmental impact of heavy duty trucks – specifically targeting old engines and their greenhouse gas emissions. Gliders and trailers are at the center of the regulation in question. The former refers to the casing around the engine, including the cab. The latter is … [Read more...]
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