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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.
Politico’s Staff must toe new owner’s line—including endorsing Israel

Originally published: FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting) on November 5, 2021 (more by FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting)) |

It’s been a rough time for German media giant Axel Springer. The company ousted the top editor at Bild, one of its most influential right-wing newspapers, over sexual harassment charges (New York Times, 10/18/21).
“Rampant Issues”: Black farmers are still left out at USDA

Originally published: Black Agenda Report on July 15, 2021 by Ximena Bustillo (more by Black Agenda Report) | (Posted Oct 25, 2021)

Farmers of color received less than one percent of the payments even though they are five percent of all U.S. farmers.