Grokipedia — White Nationalist Talking Points & Racial Pseudo Science
Elon Musk has made bold claims about the capabilities of Grokiopedia, his antidote to the “wokeness” of Wikipedia.
Racism
Racism In The Oil & Gas Industry?
Texas oil tycoon H.L. Hunt was one of the richest men in America. According to some online sources, he was allegedly a white supremacist or supported white supremacy. H.L. Hunt is one of the Texas oil billionaires mentioned here. “On a scale not always appreciated, the Texas oil billionaires nurtured the … [continued]
Some Thoughts About Labor & Capital For This Labor Day Weekend
The historical roots of Labor Day are unknown to most Americans today. It is a symbol of the divisions in our culture today.
From Highways to Healthy Communities, Transforming How California Invests in Transportation
The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 proposed the audacious goal of connecting the United States with a 41,000 mile federal interstate system. Since the Highway Act’s signing, California fully built out its interstate and state highway system, expanding mobility access for car-owners, stimulating economic development, and creating thousands of jobs. … [continued]
Exposing The Racism At The Heart Of Heat Wave Deaths
Racism is at the heart of how Black and Brown people in America are forced to bear the brunt of the damage from a warming planet.
Racism Lawsuit Against Tesla Provides An Opportunity For A Teachable Moment
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is suing Tesla over allegations of racism, yet has refused to inform Tesla of the basis of the allegations. This lawsuit isn’t a good thing for Tesla, but it will, I believe, shine a light on the right path forward for … [continued]
Tesla Addresses Racism In The Workplace Head On
On Monday, a jury in San Francisco decided that Tesla failed to protect a contract employee from racial harassment in late 2015 to early 2016. Sadly, Tesla isn’t the only company to have to deal with racial harassment within its walls. Racism is something that is deeply embedded in white … [continued]
U.S. Infrastructure Bills: Do They Meet The Moment?
Any legislation on infrastructure must address the backlog of repairs, the challenge of the climate crisis, and the inequities in our transportation system.
Tropical Storm Claudette … Heat Dangers & Injustice — Nexus News Briefs
Tropical Storm Claudette Restrengthens, Targets Outer Banks Tropical Storm Claudette caused at least 13 deaths in the Southeast over the weekend, as it left flooding and destruction across the region. The third named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, Claudette dumped up to 15 inches of rain on southeastern … [continued]
Lack Of Black Climate Scientists Causes Suboptimal Outcomes
The dearth of Black researchers in the geosciences, which includes climatology, not only creates an exclusionary environment that isolates Black people within the field, but leads to inferior outcomes, Bloomberg reports. The self-perpetuating cycle of racial and socioeconomic exclusivity means those at the top of climate science academia have limited … [continued]
