#Carolyn Maloney

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Changes - A Return for Carolyn Maloney in the New Year?

For years, pioneering legislator Carolyn Maloney, a Democrat, represented Roosevelt Island and the UES in Congress. But in 2022, a Republican-led redistricting cost her reelection, forcing a run against another Democrat, Jerry Nadler. Now, a fresh court decision may allow her to fight for a return. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News “If they draw a district I could win in, of…

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Gillibrand was supported by the NRA until she got Hillary's seat. The National Organization for Women had endorsed Carolyn Maloney for the nom and hse would have been much better. Your responder can cope.

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A man in his mid-twenties invited a woman to his home in Rotterdam, a Dutch city about 15 miles south of The Hague, in the summer of 2021, and the pair began having sex.

Initially he was wearing a condom — as the woman had required — but at one point, the man secretly slipped it off.

Now, almost two years later, a Dutch court has convicted him of “stealthing,” the practice of removing a condom during sex without consent, according to a March 14 press release.

The court acquitted the man of rape charges, but considered his actions to be a form of coercion and handed him a three-month prison sentence and made him pay a fine of about $1,058.

It is the first-ever such conviction in the Netherlands, according to NL Times.

The practice of stealthing, also referred to as non-consensual condom removal (NCRR), has been the subject of growing scrutiny and proposed legislation in recent years.

What are the harms?

“Nonconsensual removal of condoms really can be a distressing experience for someone to go through,” Maybell Romero, an associate law professor at Tulane University Law School, told McClatchy News. “There are distinct harms.”

The practice potentially exposes victims, unknowingly, to sexually transmitted infections as well as unwanted pregnancies.

On top of that, the breach of trust often leaves victims with a variety of negative emotions.

“People feel shame, they feel anxiety and revulsion that is very much related to feelings that people might feel after rape or sexual assault,” Romero said.

A significant number of people have reported experiencing stealthing, according to recent studies.

Twelve percent of women aged 21 to 30 stated that a sexual partner of theirs had removed condoms during sex against their wishes, according to a 2019 study published in the journal Womens Health Issues.

In an earlier study, 32% of women and 19% of gay men reported experiencing secret condom removals during sex, according to a 2018 Australian study published in the journal PLoS ONE.

Is stealthing illegal in the United States?

Currently, the practice is not criminalized at the state or federal level in the United States, according to Romero.

This is partly because, unlike typical cases of rape or assault, the sexual encounter starts off as consensual, putting it in a unique legal situation.

“It’s really interesting trying to find out what to do with this concept,” Romero told McClatchy News. “I think a lot of folks who experienced it didn’t know what to make of it because these encounters start with consent.”

California became the first state to pass a law against stealthing in 2021, according to Michael Malk, an attorney who has represented victims of sexual assault in the Golden State.

The practice has been added to “California’s definition of civil sexual battery, which allows a victim of stealthing to sue for civil damages,” Malk told McClatchy News. “California has not, however, explicitly made stealthing a crime which could result in prosecution.”

The bill passed following failed attempts at similar legislation in New York and Wisconsin, the Associated Press reported.

Lawmakers in Congress have also pushed to pass legislation on stealthing recently, but their attempts have been unsuccessful.

The Stealthing Act of 2022, introduced by former New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney, would have classified the act as a form of sexual violence and would create a civil right for victims to sue for damages.

Additionally, the Consent is Key Act, also proposed in 2022, would have increased funding for federal domestic violence programs in states that pass their own stealthing laws, thereby incentivizing future legislation.

But without successful legislation from Congress, the decision to outlaw stealthing will continue to fall to state legislatures.

As to whether more of them will follow California’s lead, Romero said, “It’s hard to say.”

“Legislatures are always very antsy about having to get into the weeds of sexual assault,” Romero said. “If there is movement it’ll likely fall along that left versus right schism.”

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Fossil Fuel Companies Lag in Clean Energy Hiring

Source: brookings.edu

Category: News

  

Clean Energy Job Postings Reflect a Wide Gap

Fossil fuel companies, despite their public promises to embrace green energy, are lagging far behind in hiring for clean energy positions. A recent analysis by Fast Company of Google Jobs listings between June and August 2024 revealed that traditional energy companies in oil, gas, and coal accounted for just 4% of job postings in the clean energy sector. In contrast, younger firms focusing on renewable energy development and clean technology dominated the job market, comprising 36% and 35% of postings, respectively.

This disparity exposes a gap between the rhetoric and actions of legacy fossil fuel firms. While these companies emphasize their commitment to sustainability in public relations campaigns, their hiring practices tell a different story. For example, a 2022 report by the think tank InfluenceMap highlighted that 60% of PR materials from the five largest oil supermajors touted green initiatives. Yet, only 12% of their capital expenditures were directed toward renewable energy expansion or climate risk mitigation.

Lawmakers and Reports Call Out Greenwashing

The inconsistency between fossil fuel companies’ public claims and their actual investments has drawn scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and environmental organizations. A 2022 memo from the House Oversight & Reform Committee, led by Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney and Chairman Ro Khanna, criticized the industry for misleading the public about its environmental efforts. Internal documents accompanying the memo showed a strategic focus on blocking regulations while portraying a green image to the public.

Although the Inflation Reduction Act offers substantial subsidies to promote clean energy development, these incentives have done little to shift fossil fuel companies away from their conventional practices. According to the International Monetary Fund, the U.S. fossil fuel industry benefited from $757 billion in subsidies in 2022, including both direct financial support and implicit subsidies like pollution cost exemptions. These figures placed the U.S. second globally in fossil fuel subsidies, trailing only China and ahead of Russia.

The Economics of Transition to Renewables

Despite significant subsidies supporting fossil fuels, experts argue that investing in renewable energy presents a better economic opportunity. Cathy Collentine, director of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Dirty Fuels campaign, believes the clean energy economy is ripe with potential. “The economics around moving to renewable energies will, at the end of the day, prove to be a better investment,” she said, noting that the industry’s reluctance to pivot may lead to missed opportunities.

The Sierra Club recently co-authored a report highlighting the financial incentives provided to the liquified natural gas industry in Gulf Coast states. Collentine and other advocates emphasize that while fossil fuel companies continue to reap the benefits of traditional energy subsidies, the long-term economic advantages of transitioning to renewable energy remain untapped.

As the demand for sustainable solutions grows, the fossil fuel industry’s hesitance to shift hiring and investments toward clean energy could have lasting consequences for both the sector and the environment.

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🆓IT’S #FREEBIEFRIDAY Aug 2nd

I present to you this week's bag of mixed delights

⇒ On the Edge series: Romantic Comedy by Carol Maloney Scott ⇒ The Little Grave: heart-stopping crime thriller by Carolyn Arnold ⇒ Give & Go a Sports Romance by Bree Kraemer ⇒ The Queen's Handmaid: Ancient Historical Fiction by Tracy Higley ⇒ Highlander’s Captive: Time Travel Romance by Mariah Stone ⇒ World of Blood: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel by Kate L. Mary ⇒ Angel Of Darkness: Paranormal Romance by Cynthia Eden ⇒ It Ain’t Over…: An Epic Space Opera Adventure by Robert M. Kerns ⇒ Apple Pie: MM Romance by West Greene ⇒ A Mystery in Bloom: Cozy Mystery by Fiona Grace ⇒ Cover Me Up: A Second Chance,small town romance by Juliana Stone ⇒ Silent Scream: serial killer thriller by Angela Marsons

Until next week May your journey be magical 🔮

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Get Off the Sidelines. Get On the ERA Bus!

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House Committee Is Investigating $2B Saudi Investment in Kushner’s Firm

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yesterday i made a wizard of oz button by hand at the request of former congresswoman carolyn maloney my dog had a seizure and my mom called me a demon. classic halloween shenanigans

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Ms. Magazine Brings its Fight for the ERA to Roosevelt House

Below is the full story “Ms. Magazine Has Been Fighting for the ERA Since Its Inception” by Max Fallon-Goodwin published in Ms. Magazine on September 22, 2023. Ms. Magazine Has Been Fighting for the ERA Since Its Inception Hunter students Gretchen Wulfmeyer and Tabia Ahmed; Rep. Gloria Johnson; Sign4ERA petition leader Bella Ramirez; Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney; Feminist Majority president Eleanor…

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Η πρώην γερουσιαστής Κάρολιν Μαλόνεϊ μιλάει ανοικτά: Τα Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα έχουν κλαπεί και πρέπει να γυρίσουν στην Ελλάδα

Στην Αμερική την αποκαλούν «Μπουμπουλίνα». Οχι μόνο γιατί έχει στην καρδιά της την Ελλάδα, την οποία επισκέπτεται συχνά, αλλά και επειδή ό,τι διεκδικεί, το διεκδικεί με πάθος. Αποκλειστική συνέντευξηστον Νίκο Σταυρουλάκη Η Κάρολιν Μαλόνεϊ (Carolyn B. Maloney) μάχεται εδώ και πολλά χρόνια στη χώρα της και στον κόσμο για την επιστροφή των Γλυπτών του Παρθενώναστην […] Η πρώ��ν γερουσιαστής Κάρολιν…

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Finding Treasure on Roosevelt Island: FDR Four Freedoms State Park

Walking in Four Freedoms Park yesterday, I remembered my first time. Talking with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, strolling down the muddy lawn, workers planting the linden trees. You think of treasure as gold, but it also grows from fertile soil. That soil, important these days, is freedom. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News FDR’s Four Freedoms Treasure Freedom of Speech and…

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Η πρώην γερουσιαστής Κάρολιν Μαλόνεϊ μιλάει ανοικτά: Τα Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα έχουν κλαπεί και πρέπει να γυρίσουν στην Ελλάδα

Στην Αμερική την αποκαλούν «Μπουμπουλίνα». Οχι μόνο γιατί έχει στην καρδιά της την Ελλάδα, την οποία επισκέπτεται συχνά, αλλά και επειδή ό,τι διεκδικεί, το διεκδικεί με πάθος. Αποκλειστική συνέντευξηστον Νίκο Σταυρουλάκη Η Κάρολιν Μαλόνεϊ (Carolyn B. Maloney) μάχεται εδώ και πολλά χρόνια στη χώρα της και στον κόσμο για την επιστροφή των Γλυπτών του Παρθενώναστην […] Η πρώην γερουσιαστής Κάρολιν…

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Η πρώην γερουσιαστής Κάρολιν Μαλόνεϊ μιλάει ανοικτά: Τα Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα έχουν κλαπεί και πρέπει να γυρίσουν στην Ελλάδα

Στην Αμερική την αποκαλούν «Μπουμπουλίνα». Οχι μόνο γιατί έχει στην καρδιά της την Ελλάδα, την οποία επισκέπτεται συχνά, αλλά και επειδή ό,τι διεκδικεί, το διεκδικεί με πάθος. Αποκλειστική συνέντευξηστον Νίκο Σταυρουλάκη Η Κάρολιν Μαλόνεϊ (Carolyn B. Maloney) μάχεται εδώ και πολλά χρόνια στη χώρα της και στον κόσμο για την επιστροφή των Γλυπτών του Παρθενώναστην […] Η πρώην γερουσιαστής Κάρολιν…

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Η πρώην γερουσιαστής Κάρολιν Μαλόνεϊ μιλάει ανοικτά: Τα Γλυπτά του Παρθενώνα έχουν κλαπεί και πρέπει να γυρίσουν στην Ελλάδα

Στην Αμερική την αποκαλούν «Μπουμπουλίνα». Οχι μόνο γιατί έχει στην καρδιά της την Ελλάδα, την οποία επισκέπτεται συχνά, αλλά και επειδή ό,τι διεκδικεί, το διεκδικεί με πάθος. Αποκλειστική συνέντευξηστον Νίκο Σταυρουλάκη Η Κάρολιν Μαλόνεϊ (Carolyn B. Maloney) μάχεται εδώ και πολλά χρόνια στη χώρα της και στον κόσμο για την επιστροφή των Γλυπτών του Παρθενώναστην […] Η πρώην γερουσιαστής Κάρολιν…