Opposition to ESG practices is growing as Congress and attorneys general from across the country highlight practices that cause major banks, asset managers and financial advisors to take ESG covenants that violate their fiduciary responsibilities to their investors. The ESG and the Corporate Equity Index (CEI) are part of the so-called “ethical investing” movement driven … Read more
To the editor: Regarding “Trump and Allies Seek Massive Increase in His Power” (front page, July 17): Donald Trump, if elected next year, plans to revamp the administrative state, also known to conservatives as the deep state, also known to Mr. Trump as warmongers, globalists, “communists, Marxists and fascists,” and “the political class our country … Read more
A small tractor removes water from a business as floodwaters closed a street July 12 in Bree, following a storm that dumped nearly two months of rain in two days, Vermonter cleans up from floodwaters. Imagine that you are trying to build a boat when it is already at sea and taking on water. You … Read more
The attached photo Kathy Adams The rows of church-like benches were filled Tuesday (July 11, 2023) in Matheson Courthouse with concerned citizens, media, attorneys, and plenty of attorneys – law students, legal partners, retired judges, attorneys representing the state and plaintiffs. At the front of the chamber sat the five justices who … Read more
When Brandi first entered prison, she had no voice. She explained that she was “so full of pain and shame and so devastated” that she didn’t want people to see or hear her. With the encouragement of a fellow prisoner, she signs up for a psychology class. Then another category and another. “I slowly got … Read more
Here is the author’s opinion and analysis: Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff A stunning photo recently appeared on social media of a young lady in Arizona. She was standing on the edge of a cliff decked out in the colors of the setting sun. Her online followers immediately cried over where the photo was taken, so “I … Read more
Editor’s note: Silvia Marchetti is a freelance journalist based in Rome covering Italian travel, cultural economy and politics for international media. The opinions expressed in this comment are their own. Read more CNN view here. Capina, Italy CNN – Here in Capina, a pretty town 15 miles north of Rome, it’s not just the unbearable … Read more
July is one of the most important months in the 113-year history of Penn Station. Madison Square Garden’s lease above the station expired this month, and the park’s management is insisting it be renewed. At stake is not only Penn Station itself but rail service throughout the entire New York metropolitan area.” Mark A Hermann/MTA … Read more
Elected officials in Los Angeles—and everywhere—have a First Amendment right to express their views on labor disputes, including showing solidarity with the unions and joining their picket lines. Contrary to the advice given by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, there is nothing in federal law that prevents city officials from publishing their opinions. After … Read more
Multiple Illinois airports prioritize direct access to Washington airports because business views entering and leaving the capital frequently and with ease are central to its operations. (See Boeing’s move to Arlington, Virginia, shown in Figure A.) Key to this access is Reagan National Airport, which is designated for short-haul flights, and the federal “ocean rule” … Read more