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U.S. Chamber lobbied to lower worker protections
(February 3, 2021) In late 2020, Mitch McConnell and the GOP took advantage of the dire circumstances and attempted to attach dangerous corporate liability shields to the legislation. Behind the scenes, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce encouraged this reckless behavior in every way possible.
How Big Business Shaped the GOP’s Stance on Climate Change
(January 19, 2021) How the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is helping to muddy the waters in the GOP’s conversation about urgently required climate action.
Beyond Price: The Cost of Carbon
(January 12, 2021) The Economics at the Heart of Climate Action: Putting a Price on Emissions
U.S. Chamber Fights Bill Intended to Hold Corporations Accountable For Their Lobbying
(January 5, 2021) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has voiced strong opposition against H.R.1, For the People Act. Their values reside with big businesses and not individuals.
The Chamber & API Team Up to Hide Oil & Gas Cash to Governments
(December 27, 2020) The U.S. Chamber has again maneuvered its way through the American government to reduce transparency around fossil fuel companies.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Signals Interest In Democratic Party
(December 8, 2020) The US Chamber of Commerce, a traditionally republican-aligned organization, has unexpectedly endorsed a large number of freshman democrats. Why did they do it?
The U.S. Chamber Continues Legal Support For The Fossil Fuel Industry
(December 8, 2020) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce - the country’s top-spending business lobbying group - has long been heavily involved with oil litigation, supporting fossil-fuel interest cases for decades with the use of amicus briefs.
Why is it important to teach our students political competency and activism?
(December 2, 2020) Our students hold the key to the future. Here is why it is necessary to educate and encourage them to participate in political activism.
The U.S. Chamber’s Pro-Pollution Battle
(November 30, 2020) The US Chamber of Commerce has joined 3M’s fight to get off the hook for polluting tens of millions of American’s drinking water with “Forever Chemicals”.
Lobbyist Spotlight: Ernest Moniz
(November 30, 2020) Everything you need to know about this former energy secretary and his allegiance to the fossil fuel industry.