Corporate Cash Derails Train Safety Bill
The oil company whose vinyl chloride poisoned East Palestine gave $2 million to the Senate GOP as lawmakers watered down and stalled proposed reforms.
East Palestine
Explore The Lever’s extensive coverage of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment disaster of 2023.
📽️ WATCH NOW: How The Lever Changed The Response To East Palestine
The Lever’s new video reveals how our coverage shifted the national dialogue around rail safety.
After Norfolk Southern Support, DeWine Says No Disaster In East Palestine
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s track record and rail company links raise questions about his ability to hold the rail giant accountable for the derailment disaster.
🎧 LEVER TIME PREMIUM: On The Ground In East Palestine (w/ John Russell)
On this week’s Lever Time Premium: a summation of The Lever’s coverage of the train derailment in East Palestine; and an update from a reporter on the ground.
Buttigieg Pretends He’s Powerless To Reduce Derailment Risks
Facing pressure to act, America’s chief rail regulator now insists he is “constrained.” He’s not.
“There Will Be More Derailments”
Pete Buttigieg’s Transportation Department has not moved to revive an Obama-era safety rule that could help prevent future train accidents and derailments.
Rail Companies Blocked Safety Rules Before Ohio Derailment
Norfolk Southern helped convince government officials to repeal brake rules — and corporate lobbyists watered down hazmat safety regs.