Critical infrastructure

Ohio Quietly Passes Bill That Could Bankrupt Churches Linked To Fossil Fuel Protests

The measure, part of a wave of legislation to crush demonstrations against new oil and gas infrastructure, will reach the governor’s desk Monday.
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U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Warns Of 'Grave' Threat From Hackers

Officials did not say which agencies or infrastructure had been breached or what information taken in a March attack.
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Louisiana Bill Would Mandate 3-Year Minimum Sentence For Trespassing On Fossil Fuel Sites

The legislation could inflict harsh new punishments on Black protesters opposing a massive complex of plastics plants on what are likely slave burial grounds.
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Yet Another State Quietly Moves To Criminalize Fossil Fuel Protests Amid Coronavirus

In March, Kentucky, South Dakota and West Virginia passed laws restricting pipeline protests. Alabama is poised to become the fourth.
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Trump Administration Deems Gun Sales A 'Critical' Activity Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Gun control advocates blasted the declaration that bows to the firearms industry and allows panic buying.
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States Quietly Pass Laws Criminalizing Fossil Fuel Protest Amid Coronavirus Chaos

Over the past two weeks, Kentucky, South Dakota and West Virginia approved new laws meant to discourage Dakota Access-style protests. More are on the way.
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Every Employer Considers Itself 'Essential' In The Coronavirus Pandemic

Many companies think they're part of the "critical infrastructure" allowed to carry on despite COVID-19. But their employees feel anguish over working right now.
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Restoration Hardware Sees Itself As 'Critical Infrastructure' During Coronavirus Outbreak

Employees at the company's California call center have been told to continue working despite a statewide shelter-in-place order.
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Opinion | Iowa's Anti-Protest Bill Would Make The Boston Tea Partiers Felons

John Adams would be appalled.
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