Pulling Punches

Environmental org refuses to protest Obama fundraiser held at environmentalist’s home
Tom Steyer / AP

An environmental organization that vowed to protest every appearance made by President Barack Obama prior to his announcing a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline will not protest a fundraiser hosted by a noted environmentalist.

Martin and the Monkey

NM protest focuses on Senate candidate Martin Heinrich’s big-spending ways
Monkey at Albuquerque Protest Screenshot

Supporters of New Mexico’s Republican U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson marched on her opponent Rep. Martin Heinrich’s campaign headquarters in Albuquerque on Thursday armed with complaints about Heinrich’s big-government fiscal record—and with a monkey.

The Beetle Burn

Green Policies Increase Risk of Colorado Forest Fires, experts say
Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado / AP

Environmentalist policies against logging may have helped this summer’s Rocky Mountain fires to expand, experts told the Washington Free Beacon.

Feds Shutdown Fireworks

Town cancels fireworks show citing concern for sea birds
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The town of Depoe Bay, Oregon has canceled its Independence Day fireworks show for the first time in almost two decades due to concern for the safety of protected sea birds.