Latest bomb train accident shows failures of Trump deregulation

Another Bomb Train Accident Highlights Regulatory Failures Desmogblog.com, by Justin Mikulka, December 23, 2020 A train carrying over 100 cars of volatile Bakken oil derailed in Washington state, causing the evacuation of the town of Custer. At least two of the train cars ruptured and the oil ignited and burned — reminding us once again why these … Continue reading Latest bomb train accident shows failures of Trump deregulation

A White House security official lost his lower leg and foot due to Trump’s irresponsible refusal of health guidelines

White House Official Recovers From Severe Covid-19, Friend Says Bloomberg News – Politics, by Jennifer Jacobs, December 14, 2020 A White House official who fell ill with Covid-19 in September is recovering after three months in the hospital, though he lost his right foot and lower leg in his battle against the virus, according to … Continue reading A White House security official lost his lower leg and foot due to Trump’s irresponsible refusal of health guidelines

Vallejo Times-Herald’s not-so-subtle promotion of Trump’s Supreme Court judicial pick

By Roger Straw, October 16, 2020 The Vallejo Times-Herald’s headline writer was decidedly NOT impartial this week. Local commercial news media in one-paper towns are obliged to do their best to present a balanced perspective, especially on controversial topics.  True objectivity is difficult, but the public’s primary source of news needs to do its very … Continue reading Vallejo Times-Herald’s not-so-subtle promotion of Trump’s Supreme Court judicial pick