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When Parents Stand Up for Kids and Corporations (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 27, 2012 Concerned parents in the new film “Won’t Back Down” use an educational “trigger” law to exercise their democratic right to forfeit any influence they might have over their children’s education. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fracking Chemical Disclosure Hides Behind ‘Trade Secrets’

By Cora Currier, ProPublica Apr 25, 2012 Requirements to disclose the chemical makeup of fluids used in fracking are often limited by a "trade secrets" provision under which companies can claim that a proprietary chemical doesn't have to be disclosed to regulators or the public. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

If You Can’t Beat Them, Enjoin Them (From Voting)

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 28, 2011 Across the country, state legislatures and governors are pushing laws that seek to restrict access to the voting booth, laws that will disproportionately harm people of color, low-income people, and young and elderly voters.Across the country, state legislatures and governors are pushing laws that seek to restrict access to the voting booth. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Corporate Front Group Burns Americans

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2011 ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is a secretive association of corporations and state legislators that has been crafting public policy to suit corporate interests since 1973 The organization is not new, but the opportunity to review (more) . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )