Human Rights

Lead Poisoning In Schools Is A Huge Problem Nation Wide

October 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Detroit recently made the decision to shut off public school’s drinking water because of “elevated levels” of lead and copper. In Baltimore City’s public schools, students haven’t been able to drink from water fountains for a decade. In May 2016,… [read]

Elon Musk Is Paying for Flint’s Clean Water, As Promised

October 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 14, 2018

In JulyMusk stated that he wanted to help with the water contamination problem in Flint, Michigan. A tweet by Flint Community Schools indicates Musk is following through. You’re most welcome. Hope to do more to help in the future. —… [read]

Flu Death Numbers Are Greatly Exaggerated

October 12, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 12, 2018

Wikipedia tells us that the flu virus results in “about 250,000 to 500,000 yearly deaths” worldwide. The CDC says that at least 36,000 people die from the flu in the U.S. each year. And every year this is the season… [read]

Amazon Facing Down Whole Foods Unionization Efforts

September 25, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 25, 2018

Whole Foods workers are trying to unionize. Previous attempts at unionization have been made by workers at the grocery chain, but these efforts were made before Amazon acquired the company earlier in 2018. The email introducing the unionizing efforts at… [read]

Genetically Modified Salmon Sold As Sushi In Canada, Coming to the U.S. Soon.

September 18, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: September 18, 2018

The Cornucopia Institute reports that GMO salmon is being sold as sushi and sashimi in Canada. AquaBounty Technologies is a Massachusetts-based biotechnology company that produces genetically modified fish called “AquAdvantage,” that they say is “The World’s Most Sustainable Salmon.” AquaBounty… [read]

With 8,000 Lawsuits Pending, Bayer Claims No Buyer’s Remorse Following Monsanto Verdict

August 30, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: August 30, 2018

Bayer is dealing with the fallout from the 289 million dollar verdict against its new acquisition, Monsanto. Now that a jury has found the world’s most popular herbicide, glyphosate, guilty of causing a California man’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the German pharmaceutical… [read]

Trump’s FDA Is Bringing Back Asbestos and Making Russian Company Very Happy

August 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: August 22, 2018

In his continued effort to make America great again, Donald Trump is bringing back asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber with a lot of qualities desirable for manufacturing. It’s an excellent heat insulator, it dampens sound, and it is fire-resistant,… [read]

« Previous Page
1
…
3
4
5
6
7
…
21
Next Page »