Northern Exposure

New Republic by Sheila Kaplan, Marilyn Berlin Snell | Oct. 8, 2008 (Special Report)

Unfortunately, as governor of a state with a birth-defect rate that's twice the national average, and which has the gloomy status as repository of toxic chemicals from around the world, Palin has pursued environmental policies that seem perfectly crafted to swell the ranks of special-needs kids. It's true that Alaska's top leaders have placed industry wishes over environmental protection for years. But, instead of correcting this problem, she's compounded ... Full Story »

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Subjects: Business, Health, Sci/Tech, World, Politics
Topics: Pollution, Wellness, Sarah Palin, Environment, Mining
Member Tags: politics and money, environmental law, Toxic Waste Cleanup
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Oct 8, 2008 - 8:55 PM PDT
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 by Marsha Iverson - Oct. 9, 2008

Kaplan and Snell present a clear and vivid portrait of the vice-presidential candidate's record, judgement, and impact on the land, waters, and people she is sworn to serve. They cut through the sound-bite campaign speeches with facts, context, and results of Palin's decision-making, providing vital information for voters to evaluate the implications of her potential vice-presidency.

This article is important on two levels: it documents Palin's negligent record on environmental issues; and it provides a glimpse of the unforeseen ... More »

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 by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 8, 2008

The problems, including birth defect effects, are clearly presented. The official policies to increase pollution are identified. The judgment is made that Palin just does not understand cause and effect and so cannot reason her way into protecting the environment. There are no references to money influences here.

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