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Grassroots Activists

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politics1 year ago•9 min saved

"Nikki Haley's Political Tightrope in Trump Country: South Carolina's Primary 2024"

Nikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina, is facing challenges in her home state as she campaigns for the presidency, with many conservative activists feeling she abandoned them for national politics. Despite her conservative record, she has failed to cultivate her base and is now struggling to win over voters who have embraced Donald Trump's populist movement. Her favorability among South Carolina Republicans has declined, and she is now seeking to expand the pool of voters participating in the state's Republican primary.

via POLITICO|

#donald-trump #grassroots-activists #nikki-haley

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

Chemical Industry vs. Grassroots Organizers in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'

Petrochemical companies and economic development interests in Louisiana have created the Louisiana Industry Sustainability Council to counter grassroots activists who have successfully fought construction of two multibillion-dollar plastics facilities and the nation's largest methanol plant. The activists have received millions of dollars from Michael Bloomberg's Beyond Petrochemicals campaign, which targets 120 new proposed petrochemical facilities. The council, consisting of about 60 representatives, including from Chevron, Dow, Entergy, BASF, and ExxonMobil, aims to "protect and grow safe and responsible community jobs and prosperity in Louisiana."

via The Guardian|

#cancer-alley #environment #grassroots-activists