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US rights ‘narrowed,’ joins 41 countries on human rights watchlist: Study

March 12, 2025
- The United States has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist due to the group’s concerns over President Donald Trump’s actions.
- The U.S. joins 41 other countries, including France, Germany and Argentina in receiving a “narrowed” rating, indicating occasional violations of basic rights.
- The White House dismissed the CIVICUS report, calling it “nonsense,” seeking to emphasize President Trump’s commitment to transparency.
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The United States has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, a research platform highlighting the state of freedoms and threats to civil liberties on a global level. The nonprofit said the move is directly related to President Donald Trump’s actions since his return to the White House in January.

“This is an unparalleled attack on the rule of law in the United States, not seen since the days of McCarthyism in the twentieth century,” Mandeep Tiwana, interim co-secretary general of CIVICUS, said in a statement.

Which Trump initiatives did CIVICUS mention?

CIVICUS cited Trump’s effort to fire federal workers and dismantle foreign aid programs as some of the main reasons for the action. It also noted his treatment of the media.

“Gross abuses of executive power raise serious concerns over the freedoms of peaceful assembly, expression and association,” the group wrote in its report about the U.S. rating.

The U.S. joins Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia in CIVICUS’ updates for 2025.

According to CIVICUS, the monitor list “draws attention to countries where there is a serious decline in respect for civic space, based on an assessment by CIVICUS Monitor research findings, our research partners and consultations with activists on the ground.”

Which other countries are on the list?

The U.S., along with 41 other countries, get a “narrowed” rating on freedom, which is the group’s second tier after “open” and used to signify countries where citizens face occasional violations of basic rights. Other countries rated “narrow” include France, Germany and Argentina.

Places categorized as “open” include the island of Taiwan, as well as the countries of Canada, Japan and Denmark.

“Closed,” “repressed” and “obstructed” are the most restrictive tiers. Thirty countries, including Russia, North Korea and Iran, are categorized as “closed.”

How did the White House respond to the CIVICUS report?

White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly told Time, “This is nonsense: President Trump is leading the most transparent administration in history.”
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House meeting ends in heated exchange after trans congresswoman misgendered

March 12, 2025
- A House subcommittee hearing ended early Tuesday after a GOP lawmaker purposely misgendered a colleague, leading to a heated exchange. Committee Chair Keith Self referred to Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride as “Mr. McBride” when ceding the floor.
- Ranking Member Bill Keating, also a Democrat, challenged Self on his use of the term “mister,” saying the meeting would not continue until Self addressed McBride in her preferred way.
- Self immediately adjourned the meeting and it is unclear if it will be rescheduled for a later date.
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A congressional hearing ended abruptly Tuesday, March 11, after a Republican lawmaker purposely misgendered Delaware Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride. McBride made history as the first openly transgender member of Congress.

What happened?

During a meeting of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Chairman Keith Self, R-Texas, referred to the Delaware lawmaker as “Mr. McBride.”

McBride thanked Self by referring to him as madam chair. Later, a fellow Democrat called Self out publicly.

“Mr. Chairman, you are out of order,” Ranking Member Bill Keating, D-Mass., said. “Mr. Chairman, have you no decency? I mean, I have come to know you a little bit, but this is not decent. You will not continue with me unless you introduce a duly elected representative the right way.”

“This hearing is adjourned,” Self immediately replied before banging his gavel and the group dispersed.

Here’s that full exchange:

What happened after?

Self responded to a video of the confrontation on X, doubling down on his comments.

“It is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes: male and female,” Self said.

Self’s comments reference an executive order signed by President Donald Trump just hours after his inauguration in January 2025. The order declares people cannot transition from one gender to another or be considered something other than male or female, such as nonbinary, which describes people who don’t identify as strictly men or women, or intersex.

McBride also commented on the exchange on X.

“No matter how I’m treated by some colleagues, nothing diminishes my awe and gratitude at getting to represent Delaware in Congress,” McBride said. “It is truly the honor and privilege of a lifetime. I simply want to serve and to try to make this world a better place.”

In an official statement later Tuesday night, McBride said she was “disappointed” Self ended the meeting early.

So, what about that meeting?

The committee had been gathered to discuss the State Department and policies on arms control, international security and U.S. assistance to Europe.

No word yet on if or when that meeting will be rescheduled.
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How DEI played a role in Hurricane Helene relief plan getting rejected

March 12, 2025
- A hurricane recovery plan is being rejected by the federal government because officials said it conflicts with an executive order to end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected Asheville, North Carolina’s plan.
- HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in a statement it was because the “draft plan incorporated DEI criteria to prioritize some impacted residents over others, which was unacceptable.”
- Turner said after notifying Asheville of the rejection “the city assured us that it was updating its draft action plan to be compliant.”
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A Hurricane Helene recovery plan is being rejected by the federal government because officials said it conflicts with an executive order to end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected Asheville, North Carolina’s plan.

What is the HUD secretary saying?

HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in a statement it was because the “draft plan incorporated DEI criteria to prioritize some impacted residents over others, which was unacceptable.”

Turner said after notifying Asheville of the rejection “the city assured us that it was updating its draft action plan to be compliant.”

Where was the issue in the draft proposal?

Asheville introduced its 125-page draft plan last week with $225 million in proposed HUD funs, $130 million of which would be spent on infrastructure.

HUD took issue with a portion on page 76 which read, “Within the small business support program, the city will prioritize assistance for minority and women owned business within the scoring criteria outlined within the policies and procedures.”

“Let me be clear. DEI is dead at HUD,” Turner wrote. “We will not provide funding to any program or grantee that does not comply with President Trump’s executive orders.”

What was Trump’s DEI executive order?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office seeking to end DEI programs in federal government which he calls “discriminatory.”

Why is hurricane recovery especially important to Asheville?

North Carolina reportedly sustained nearly $60 billion in damage from Hurricane Helene and the Asheville area suffered some of the worst devastation including deadly mudslides and flooding.
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Egg prices drop 33% from all-time high, USDA predicts Easter uptick

March 12, 2025
- Egg prices have dropped 33% from an all-time high of $8.17 to $5.51 per dozen, according to USDA data. However, prices remain 50% higher than last year.
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warns that prices may increase again as Easter nears, due to rising demand.
- The Justice Department is investigating whether egg producers manipulated supply to keep prices high.
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New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that egg prices dropped sharply. Trading Economics reports that, as of Tuesday, March 11, the average cost of a dozen eggs is $5.51, down from an all-time high of $8.17 around the start of March.

This represents a nearly 33% decrease, offering some relief to consumers. However, prices remain about 50% higher compared to the same time in March 2024.

Easter demand may push prices higher

While the recent price drop is welcome news, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins warned that prices could rise again as Easter approaches. The holiday season traditionally sees increased demand for eggs, which can drive up costs.

“It’s likely prices will go back up,” Rollins said. “We’re moving into the highest price egg season even without avian flu, and that’s because Easter is right around the corner. But recently, we believe the market has reacted to our plan that we rolled out on Feb. 26.”

In response to the ongoing volatility in egg prices, the USDA announced a $1 billion plan aimed at stabilizing the market. The initiative includes easing regulatory burdens, exploring temporary egg imports and providing financial relief to farmers affected by bird flu outbreaks.

DOJ investigates possible price manipulation

The Department of Justice launched an investigation into whether major egg producers have artificially inflated prices. According to The Wall Street Journal, antitrust officials are examining whether companies intentionally limited supply to drive prices higher.

Farm Action, an advocacy group, supports the DOJ’s inquiry.

“While avian flu is real, it is no excuse for the price being charged at the grocery store for one of the country’s staples,” the group said in a statement. “Our analysis suggests likely antitrust abuses by dominant egg producers, and the DOJ has the authority to get to the bottom of this.”

However, the American Egg Board, which represents egg producers nationwide, defended the industry.

“Eggs are subject to the economic laws of supply and demand,” CEO Emily Metz said in a statement rejecting claims of price manipulation. “The tight egg supply caused by avian influenza, coupled with 23 consecutive months of high sales volume, has created a perfect storm in egg markets.”

Egg supply remains tight in some areas

Despite the recent price drop, some grocery stores are still limiting purchases, and egg shortages persist in certain regions.

With Easter fast approaching, consumers may continue to see fluctuating prices until supply stabilizes. Rollins says the Trump administration has a five-point plan to bring down prices, but it will take time to see full results.
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Lawmakers urge White House to nix est. $1.35 billion plan to kill 450,000 owls

March 12, 2025
- A bipartisan group of U.S. federal lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to nix a plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save the northern spotted owl from extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved the plan in 2024.
- In a letter on Friday, March 7, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and 19 other U.S. lawmakers argued that the plan is too expensive.
- The more than $1 billion cost cited by representatives was pulled from a $4.5 million contract awarded to a California Native American tribe last year to hunt roughly 1,500 barred owls over four years.
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to nix a plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save the northern spotted owl from extinction.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved the plan in 2024 to shoot tens of thousands of birds in California, Oregon and Washington over 30 years.

What did the letter say?

In a letter on Friday, March 7, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and 19 other U.S. lawmakers argue the plan is too expensive, saying that it will cost more than $1.3 billion.

The more than $1 billion cost cited by lawmakers was an estimate based on a $4.5 million contract awarded to a California Native American tribe in 2024 to hunt roughly 1,500 barred owls over four years.

What are supporters of the conservation plan saying?

As Straight Arrow News previously reported, proponents of the plan said scrapping the mass culling means northern spotted owls will continue to be pushed out of their habitat by larger barred owls.

Scientists consider barred owls to be the number one threat to northern spotted owls and could lead to their extinction if left unchecked.

Supporters also cite a recent study which found the cost of the effort is far lower at around $360 million compared to the more than $1 billion figure presented by lawmakers.

Why are some conservationists against the plan?

Some animal welfare advocates, however, do not believe hunting is the answer, citing moral reasons.

While some scientists have presented alternative plans to prevent the spread of barred owls into northern spotted owl territory, pointing to a successful animal control program that worked to save a rare songbird in California through habitat restoration.

How many northern spotted owls are there?

Officials said there are as few as 3,000 northern spotted owls on federal lands and they are listed as threatened under the California and federal Endangered Species Act.
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Alabama police department dismantled after indictment of chief, 4 officers

March 12, 2025
- A small Alabama town will replace its entire police department after a grand jury indicted its chief and four other officers. The grand jury also recommended abolishing the law enforcement agency last month.
- The Hanceville City Council voted unanimously to halt the department’s operations and begin efforts to find a new chief who will hire an entirely new police force.
- Hanceville Mayor Jim Sawyer put the agency’s entire staff on administrative leave last month.
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A small Alabama town will now have to replace its entire police department after a grand jury indicted its chief and four other officers and recommended abolishing the law enforcement agency last month.

The Hanceville City Council voted unanimously on Monday, March 10, to halt the department’s operations and begin efforts to find a new chief who will hire an entirely new police force.

What led to this decision?

As Straight Arrow News previously reported, Hanceville Mayor Jim Sawyer put the agency’s entire staff on administrative leave in February.

His decision came after a grand jury found the department “operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency” and called it an “ongoing threat to public safety.”

Who is serving as the town’s police force?

Officials said the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will continue to handle police duties in the town until the new force is operational.

Former police chief Shane Marlin, four officers and one of the officers’ wives face charges including mishandling or tampering with evidence and drug-related charges. All six are set to be arraigned sometime in March.

Why did an investigation begin?

The grand jury indictment of the individuals came due to the death of 49-year-old 911 dispatcher Christopher Michael Willingham.

Forensic scientists determined he died of an accidental overdose from a cocktail of fentanyl and other drugs. The jury did not charge the officers in connection to Willingham’s death.

Cullman District Attorney Champ Crocker said, however, at a press conference, that Cunningham’s death was “the direct result” of the agency’s “negligence, lack of procedure, general incompetence and disregard for human life.”

What did investigators find?

Crocker also revealed that there was unrestricted access to the evidence room and some evidence was unusable. Crocker said pending cases are now under review as a result.

The district attorney displayed pictures of a hole in the wall of the room and a broomstick he says was used to open the door.

A preliminary audit of the room obtained by NBC News reportedly revealed missing drugs including cocaine, pills, heroin and weapons such as a handgun and 30 undocumented firearms.

What are locals saying?

At the City Council meeting on Monday, some people reportedly said they were satisfied with the decision to replace and rebuild the police force. Others, however, said it was unfair to employees not implicated in the case. The department employed around a dozen workers.
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Fired prison guards blacklisted from working for New York State after strike

March 12, 2025
- Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order that bans all prison guards who participated in the recent strike from ever working for New York State again. She cited violations of a court order and the Taylor Law.
- The strike, which began on Feb. 17, was driven by concerns over forced overtime and safety issues in state prisons.
- The executive order faced criticism from lawmakers across party lines, with some calling it an overreach and others criticizing it as “vindictive.”
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Monday, March 10, that will prohibit all the prison guards who were fired for not returning to work after the recent 22-day strike from working for New York state ever again.

“There are consequences when people break the law, and that means you’re not working in our state workforce, ever,” Hochul told reporters Tuesday, March 11.

Hochul cited violations of a court order and of the Taylor Law, which is supposed to prevent public employees from striking in order to keep essential services from being interrupted.

According to the order, the state cannot rehire those who broke the law to strike, nor can the state of New York hire them in another department.

What led to the strike?

Union leadership at the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association also never publicly sanctioned the strike, which began Feb. 17 when thousands of workers at state prisons across New York walked off the job over forced overtime and safety concerns.

Hochul declared a state of emergency on Feb. 19, and ultimately called in over 7,500 New York National Guard members to fill the vacant spots.

The executive order also recommends the fired workers’ removal from the Central Registry of Police and Peace Officers for cause. This would prevent the officers from being hired as a police or peace officer in the state.

What are lawmakers saying about Hochul’s executive order?

New York lawmakers on both sides of the aisle criticized Hochul’s decision, calling the order an overreach.

“I strongly oppose this EO and urge the governor to rescind it immediately. New York must uphold the principles of fairness and local control rather than penalizing hardworking individuals who have dedicated their careers to public service, yet felt unsafe and abandoned by New York state leadership who are soft on crime until it comes to their own workforce,” North Country Assemblyman Scott Gray, R-Watertown, said in a statement.

Assemblyman Billy Jones, D-Chateaugay, called the executive order “vindictive.”

According to Hochul and other state officials, they made several offers and met multiple times to resolve the situation, but about 2,000 officers refused to return to work Monday by the deadline outlined in the agreement.

The governor said the taxpayers lost around $100 million, which the state spent to deal with the crisis response.
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Recent plane crashes cause fear of flying, airline ticket sales decrease

March 12, 2025
- A survey revealed 65% of Americans feel more anxious about flying due to recent aviation incidents. This includes the deadly collision in Washington, D.C., in January and a Delta plane flip in February.
- Delta and American Airlines have revised their revenue growth forecasts, partly due to concerns over flight safety, which were exacerbated by the crashes.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has pledged to upgrade the air traffic control systems over the next few years using artificial intelligence to prevent future incidents.
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Increasing uncertainty over flight safety due to recent aviation incidents has begun to impact the airline industry’s bottom line. About 65% of Americans said they are more nervous about flying after recent incidents, a new survey by The Points Guy and the Harris Poll found.

In January 2025, a deadly collision above Washington, D.C., involving a U.S. Army black hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet, shocked the nation. In February, a Delta plane flipped over in Toronto upon landing.

How have recent crashes impacted airline ticket sales?

Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the crashes are at least partially responsible for the decline in travel that airlines are experiencing this year, along with a drop in both corporate and consumer spending due to the economy.

“These events somewhat exacerbated the impact on us,” Bastian said in an interview with CNBC Monday, March 10. “It wasn’t just corporate and consumer, it was also a question about safety in our industry.”

Bastian did not say how much ticket sales have slowed, but the company decreased its expected revenue growth for the quarter by 50%.

American also cut its quarterly revenue outlook. It now expects little change in revenue from a year ago rather than its previous outlook of a 3% to 5% increase.

Political debate over airline safety

Remarks by President Donald Trump and cost cutting efforts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have made air safety a subject of heated political debate.

The day after the Washington crash, Trump blamed efforts to improve the diversity of air control staff. Musk said current air traffic control technology is on the verge of “catastrophic failure putting air traveler safety at serious risk.”

What’s next?

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday, March 11, the Federal Aviation Administration’s system is safe. However, he also announced plans to strengthen airport air traffic control systems with the latest technology over the next four years.

Duffy said the administration will work with artificial intelligence to identify “hot spots” where close encounters between aircraft occur frequently.

“Our system is safe, right? It’s old, but it’s safe,” Duffy said. “But we do have signs to say, looking forward, we don’t want to lose lives because we have a break in the system. So it has to be upgraded.”

The International Air Transport Association data shows one accident in every one million flights over the past five years.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, in January 2024, 80 crashes occurred, and 93 crashes occurred in February 2024.

In 2025, there were a total of 63 crashes in January and 36 in February.
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Trump says Tesla attacks could be considered domestic terrorism

March 12, 2025
- Tesla showrooms, charging stations and vehicles have been vandalized and set on fire across multiple states. President Donald Trump stated he may classify these acts as domestic terrorism.
- Authorities have made arrests in connection to some Tesla attacks, including individuals accused of arson and using explosives against dealerships.
- Tesla stock continues to decline, experiencing its longest losing streak since 2010. Its market value has lost $800 billion since mid-December 2024.
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President Donald Trump weighed in on the recent vandalization and attacks against Tesla showrooms, charging stations and vehicles across the U.S. in recent weeks. The president said he may designate those responsible as domestic terrorists.

“I will do that. I’ll do it. I’m going to stop them. We catch anyone doing it, they’re harming a great American company. You know, I’ve stood up for the NFL, I’ve stood up for a lot of American companies. You do it to Tesla, you do it to any company, we’re gonna catch you, and you’re gonna go through hell.”
President Donald Trump

Trump stands with Musk amid Tesla’s struggles

On Tuesday, March 11, Trump stood alongside CEO Elon Musk in front of a lineup of Tesla vehicles at the White House. During the event, Trump purchased a vehicle from Musk as a public display of support for the electric vehicle company, which has seen its stock drop 48% this year.

Musk has been advising Trump on scaling back government operations through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It’s an initiative that has led to widespread layoffs across federal agencies.

The job cuts have sparked protests outside Musk’s facilities, with some demonstrations escalating into vandalism and arson.

Recent attacks on Tesla locations

Several high-profile incidents of vandalism and destruction at Tesla locations have been reported:
- Massachusetts: Multiple Cybertrucks were spray-painted, and their tires were slashed overnight on Tuesday, March 11, according to Dedham Police Department.
- Seattle: Four Tesla electric vehicles were set on fire Sunday night, March 9, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
- South Carolina: A Tesla charging station was defaced with spray paint and attacked with Molotov cocktails on Friday, March 7, according to the North Charleston Police Department.
These are just a few of the most recent attacks, however, reports of vandalism against Musk’s company are widespread nationwide.

Arrests made in connection to some attacks

Authorities began making arrests in connection to these incidents.

In Portland, police said surveillance footage captured a suspect throwing Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership, igniting fires. In a separate incident, the same suspect allegedly fired multiple rounds into the dealership, according to a report from KPTV FOX 12.

Another arrest occurred in Colorado late February. According to local CBS affiliate KKTV, authorities accused the suspect of spray-painting vehicles and signage before throwing explosives at multiple cars.

Trump Administration calls attacks domestic terrorism

When asked whether those responsible could actually face domestic terrorism charges, Trump spokesperson Harrison Fields told The Hill:

“The ongoing and heinous acts of violence against Tesla by radical leftist activists are nothing short of domestic terror. President Trump has been clear: These attacks, or any other attack intended to intimidate or coerce our government or its people, will not stand in President Trump’s America.”
Harrison Fields, Trump Administration Spokesperson

Following Trump’s purchase at the White House, Musk posted on X.

“In support of the policies of President Donald Trump and to demonstrate our confidence in the future of the United States, Tesla commits to doubling vehicle production in the U.S. within two years!” Musk wrote.

Tesla’s financial struggles continue

Tesla stock remains in decline. The company suffered seven consecutive weeks of losses, marking its longest losing streak since going public on the Nasdaq in 2010.

Since mid-December, the company’s market capitalization has dropped by $800 billion.
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Customer suing Girl Scouts for $5 million over metals and toxins in cookies

March 12, 2025
- A customer is suing the Girl Scouts of the United States of America over claims that the organization’s Thin Mints and other cookies contain “heavy metals” and pesticides. New Yorker Amy Mayo filed the lawsuit on Monday in federal court against the nonprofit and the cookies’ producers, ABC Bakers and Ferrero USA Little Brownie Bakers.
- The lawsuit cites a study that said more than a dozen of the cookies contained at least 4 of 5 heavy metals including aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and high levels of a herbicide typically used to kill weeds known as glyphosate.
- The study is not published in a scientific journal or peer-reviewed.
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A customer is suing the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. The customer claims the organization’s Thin Mints and other cookies contain “heavy metals” and pesticides.

The lawsuit was filed on Monday, March 10, by New York resident Amy Mayo in federal court against the nonprofit and the cookies’ producers, ABC Bakers and Ferrero USA’s Little Brownie Bakers.

What does the lawsuit stem from?

The lawsuit cites a study published in February by groups Moms Across America and GMO Science. The study states more than a dozen of the cookies contained at least 4 of 5 heavy metals, including aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.

The study also showed the cookies contained high levels of a herbicide typically used to kill weeds.

Why is the study gaining momentum?

The study’s author never published the research in a scientific journal. Scientists have also not peer-reviewed the study.

Scientists also said the study used a small sample size, which Forbes reports, “doesn’t necessarily reflect contamination levels nationwide.”

Podcaster Joe Rogan later promoted the study’s results, causing them to go viral on social media.

What does the lawsuit claim?

The lawsuit accuses the Girl Scouts of falsifying claims about the safety and quality of its cookies, saying Mayo and other potential plaintiffs would not have purchased the cookies had they known about the findings beforehand.

The suit claims the companies broke consumer protection laws and benefitted from the sale of “contaminated” cookies.

How much money is the lawsuit seeking?

The suit is seeking $5 million in damages for consumers. It is also asking for an injunction that mandates the cookie sellers update packaging to reflect the presence of the metals and pesticides.

How are the defendants responding?

The Girl Scouts organization has not yet responded to the lawsuit. The organization previously said, “The health and safety of Girls Scouts and cookie customers is our top priority” when the study was originally released.

The organization also noted, the cookies follow all safety standards set by U.S. federal agencies and said trace amounts of the substances in question occur naturally in many foods but pose no health risk.

Are there similar lawsuits?

As Straight News previously reported, some chocolate makers, including Lindt, also faced lawsuits after researchers found elevated levels of metals in certain dark chocolate bars.
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US rights ‘narrowed,’ joins 41 countries on human rights watchlist: Study

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Which Trump initiatives did CIVICUS mention?

Which other countries are on the list?

How did the White House respond to the CIVICUS report?

House meeting ends in heated exchange after trans congresswoman misgendered

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What happened?

What happened after?

So, what about that meeting?

How DEI played a role in Hurricane Helene relief plan getting rejected

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What is the HUD secretary saying?

Where was the issue in the draft proposal?

What was Trump’s DEI executive order?

Why is hurricane recovery especially important to Asheville?

Egg prices drop 33% from all-time high, USDA predicts Easter uptick

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Easter demand may push prices higher

DOJ investigates possible price manipulation

Egg supply remains tight in some areas

Lawmakers urge White House to nix est. $1.35 billion plan to kill 450,000 owls

Full Story

What did the letter say?

What are supporters of the conservation plan saying?

Why are some conservationists against the plan?

How many northern spotted owls are there?

Alabama police department dismantled after indictment of chief, 4 officers

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What led to this decision?

Who is serving as the town’s police force?

Why did an investigation begin?

What did investigators find?

What are locals saying?

Fired prison guards blacklisted from working for New York State after strike

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What led to the strike?

What are lawmakers saying about Hochul’s executive order?

Recent plane crashes cause fear of flying, airline ticket sales decrease

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How have recent crashes impacted airline ticket sales?

Political debate over airline safety

What’s next?

Trump says Tesla attacks could be considered domestic terrorism

Full Story

Trump stands with Musk amid Tesla’s struggles

Recent attacks on Tesla locations

Arrests made in connection to some attacks

Trump Administration calls attacks domestic terrorism

Tesla’s financial struggles continue

Customer suing Girl Scouts for $5 million over metals and toxins in cookies

Full Story

What does the lawsuit stem from?

Why is the study gaining momentum?

What does the lawsuit claim?

How much money is the lawsuit seeking?

How are the defendants responding?

Are there similar lawsuits?