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Rail lobbyists pay Politico to tout train safety

Originally published: The Lever on February 28, 2023 by Andrew Perez (more by The Lever) | (Posted Mar 06, 2023)

The Beltway newsletter is running ads about the railroad industry’s alleged commitment to safety as rail lobbyists fight new safety rules.
East Palestine, Ohio and the Oligarchy

Originally published: Black Agenda Report on March 1, 2023 (more by Black Agenda Report) |

A freight train derailment brought environmental catastrophe to a small Ohio town. While the circumstances are somewhat unique, events followed a predictable pattern in a country run by and for the ruling class.
Biden DOJ backing Norfolk Southern’s bid to block lawsuits

Originally published: The Lever on February 16, 2023 by Rebecca Burns & Julia Rock (more by The Lever) | (Posted Feb 23, 2023)

The company whose train derailed in Ohio is asking the Supreme Court to kill a suit by a sick rail worker—and help the firm block future lawsuits.