Iran has launched a wave of missile strikes against Israel, following previous Israeli air strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and the leadership of its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Video footage of the Iranian strikes shows Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile defenses intercepting numerous projectiles, with journalists on the ground reporting seeing incoming drones as well as the missiles reported by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
One video appears to show an Iranian missile or missile debris striking downtown Tel Aviv, with huge plumes of smoke rising over the city’s skyscrapers. The number of casualties, if any, is unclear as of the time of publication.
Iran has launched a wave of missile strikes against Israel, following previous Israeli air strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and the leadership of its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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❓What Happened: At least four migrants are missing following a disturbance at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey.
👥 Who’s Involved: Around 50 detainees reportedly participated in the unrest; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the GEO Group are linked to the facility’s operation.
📍 Where & When: The incident occurred on June 12 at Delaney Hall, Newark, New Jersey, during a disturbance over meal quality and delivery.
💬 Key Quote: “It’s about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive and it turned violent,” said Mustafa Cetin, an attorney representing a migrant at the facility.
⚠️ Impact: Democrats are capitalizing on the riot and detainee escape.
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At least four illegal immigrant detainees are unaccounted for after a riot broke out at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey. The unrest reportedly began as detainees expressed frustration over food quality and delivery, leading to a group tearing down a wall in a dormitory area. Subsequently, a number of far-left, pro-illegal immigrant demonstrators gathered outside the facility, blocking law enforcement officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from exiting to search for the detainees.
It is believed that detainees used makeshift ropes made from bedsheets to descend from a third-floor window. Mustafa Cetin, an attorney for one of the illegal immigrants, stated, “It’s about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive, and it turned violent.” He added that the breached wall was “not very strong,” enabling the detainees to push it down.
Approximately 50 detainees are believed to have been involved in the riot.
🚨 BREAKING: Nine inmates have ESCAPED as left-wing protestors spark a riot at Delaney Hall ICE Facility in Newark, NJ.
Delaney Hall, the largest migrant detention center on the East Coast with a capacity of 1,000 beds, reopened in May under a 15-year, $1 billion contract between ICE and GEO Group. The facility has been a focal point of far-left activism, with protestors and local officials raising supposed concerns over the treatment of illegal immigrants and the privatization of detention services.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka stated, “We are concerned about reports of what has transpired at Delaney Hall this evening, ranging from withholding food and poor treatment, to uprising and escaped detainees.” He called for increased oversight and transparency from GEO Group and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
In May, Mayor Baraka and three Democrat members of Congress attempted to visit the facility, citing oversight rights under federal law. The visit resulted in Baraka’s brief arrest for trespassing, though the charges were later dropped. However, earlier this week, a federal grand jury indicted Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) on three federal charges for allegedly interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during the same visit.
❓What Happened: A federal judge in Atlanta, Georgia, blocked President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order on election reforms, deeming it unconstitutional.
👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Democrat state attorneys general, and U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper.
📍 Where & When: The ruling was issued on Friday, June 13, 2025, following Trump’s March 25 executive order.
💬 Key Quote: The Democrat attorneys general had argued the order “usurps the States’ constitutional power and seeks to amend election law by fiat.”
⚠️ Impact: The ruling halts Trump’s proposed changes, including requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and limiting mail-in ballot acceptance.
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A federal judge on Friday blocked an Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump aimed at reforming election procedures, siding with a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general who argued the directive exceeded presidential authority. The Executive Order, signed on March 25, sought to implement significant changes to federal election processes. These included requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections, limiting acceptance of mail-in ballots to those received by Election Day, and tying federal election grants to state compliance with the new ballot deadline.
“The Constitution does not grant the President any specific powers over elections,” U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper wrote in the ruling. Responding to the Trump administration’s argument that proof of citizenship requirements were a “commonsense” requirement, Casper—appointed to the bench by former President Barack Obama—contended, “there is no dispute (nor could there be) that U.S. citizenship is required to vote in federal elections and the federal voter registration forms require attestation of citizenship.”
Judge Casper’s decision halts the implementation of the order, leaving the proposed election changes in limbo. Notably, Casper determined that it is likely the Democratic attorneys general will ultimately succeed in their challenge to Trump’s Executive Order, prompting her to issue the preliminary injunction.
The National Pulse reported in April that, in a separate ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked the citizenship provision in Trump’s Executive Order, while leaving two other components of the presidential directive intact. These include a provision for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State to provide the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with data to aid it in identifying noncitizens currently on voting rolls. The other measure instructs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate legal action against state governments that ignore a Trump administration requirement that mail-in ballots be received before or on election day to be counted.
❓What Happened: Oil prices surged while global stocks fell after Israel conducted strikes on Iran’s military officials and nuclear facilities.
👥 Who’s Involved: Israel, Iran, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and global financial markets.
📍 Where & When: Strikes occurred early Friday local time in Iran; market reactions followed globally.
💬 Key Quote: “The IEA is actively monitoring the impact on oil markets from the Israel-Iran situation. Markets are well supplied today, but we’re ready to act if needed,” said Fatih Birol, director of the IEA.
⚠️ Impact: Brent crude oil prices rose over eight percent, stocks dropped by more than one percent in premarket trading, and gold reached its highest price in a month.
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Oil prices surged on Friday following Israeli strikes targeting Iranian military officials and nuclear facilities. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped over eight percent, reaching nearly $74 per barrel, its highest level since early April.
Global stock markets reacted sharply, with major indexes falling over one percent in premarket trading before recovering slightly as investors gauged the broader implications of the conflict. Gold prices also climbed more than one percent, hitting a monthly high of $3,440 an ounce, while Bitcoin slipped nearly one percent to below $105,000. U.S. bond prices showed minimal movement.
The strikes, which occurred early Friday local time in Iran, were described by Israeli officials as part of a “lengthy operation.” President Donald J. Trump warned there was “much more to come” and urged Iran to negotiate a deal. Iran responded by launching drones toward Israel and issuing threats against U.S. assets in the region.
The sudden spike in oil prices has raised concerns about potential impacts on consumer gasoline costs, especially given the possibility of a broader Middle East conflict, which could disrupt global energy supplies. However, the International Energy Agency (IEA)—created to counteract global oil supply disruptions—stated on Friday that it has over 1.2 billion barrels in its emergency stocks.
“The IEA is actively monitoring the impact on oil markets from the Israel-Iran situation. Markets are well supplied today, but we’re ready to act if needed,” said Fatih Birol, director of the IEA, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
❓What Happened: Israel launched significant military strikes on Iran, targeting nuclear sites and key officials.
👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iranian leadership.
📍 Where & When: Strikes occurred Thursday evening in Iran; Trump responded Friday morning from the White House.
💬 Key Quote: “We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it… They got hit about as hard as you’re going to get hit. And there’s more to come. A lot more,” said President Trump.
⚠️ Impact: High-ranking Iranian officials and nuclear scientists killed; Iran refuses further nuclear peace talks and blames the U.S. for Israel’s actions.
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President Donald J. Trump responded Friday morning to Israel’s military strikes on Iran, calling the operation a success and warning of potential further action. Speaking to the media, Trump stated, “We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it. They got hit hard, very hard… And there’s more to come. A lot more.” He is expected to convene a meeting of the National Security Council in the White House Situation Room at around 11 AM to discuss the situation.
The strikes, which occurred Thursday evening, targeted Iran’s Natanz nuclear site and reportedly killed several high-ranking Iranian officials, including military commanders Mohammad Bagheri, Hossein Salami, Gholamali Rashid, and Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Two prominent Iranian nuclear scientists, Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranji, are also believed to have been killed.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, serving as Trump’s point man on the conflict, clarified that the strikes were “unilateral” actions by Israel and that the U.S. was not directly involved. Rubio emphasized, “Our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” while warning Iran against targeting U.S. personnel.
Iranian state media condemned the strikes, accusing the United States of coordinating with Israel. “The Zionist regime’s aggressive actions against Iran cannot have been carried out without the coordination and authorization of the United States,” stated Iran’s Foreign Ministry.
Trump, who monitored the strikes overnight from the White House, told Fox News he had prior knowledge of Israel’s plans but chose not to intervene. He reiterated his stance that “Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb” and expressed hope for renewed negotiations, despite Iran’s announcement that it would not participate in future peace talks.
The president’s social media posts reflected a mix of warnings and calls for diplomacy. “Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left… JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” he wrote. Trump also blamed Iranian hardliners for failed negotiations, stating, “Certain Iranian hardliners… didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse!”
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to attend peace talks in Oman on Sunday, though Iran’s refusal to engage casts doubt on potential progress.
Israel carried out a coordinated preemptive strike on Iran Thursday night, targeting key nuclear targets as it attempts to prevent the Islamic nation from acquiring a nuclear bomb.
The details: Dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” the strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, military leadership, nuclear scientists, and weapons facilities.
200 Israeli jets struck over 100 targets in five waves, including Iran’s Natanz and Parchin nuclear facilities.
Iranian Generals Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri were killed in an underground bunker.
Top nuclear scientists working on bomb components were also reportedly killed.
Covert ops: WSJ reports that Israel’s Mossad spy agency smuggled explosive drones and other weapons into Iran, which they used to take out air defense systems, helping clear a path for Israel’s war planes.
Iran responded by firing over 100 retaliatory drones, but most were intercepted. The regime vowed revenge, posting on X: “Blood for blood.”
What is Netanyahu saying? The Israeli Prime Minister released a video which said:
“This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat… In recent years, Iran has produced enough highly enriched uranium to produce nine atom bombs.”
Was the U.S. involved? Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement:
“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense.”
What is Trump saying? This morning, the President wrote on Truth Social:
“I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal… Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse! … Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction.”
Back up: For weeks, there have been reports that the Trump administration had told Israel not to attack Iran while there was a possibility of a negotiated peace deal. However, according to Trump: “I gave Iran a 60 day ultimatum to ‘make a deal.’ They should have done it! Today is day 61.”
Zoom out: This is not the first highly coordinated attack Israel has carried out recently. In September, they covertly sold explosive-laden pagers and walkie‑talkies to Hezbollah and detonated them remotely, killing ~42 militants and injuring thousands.
Real talk from G: There are voices on the right, like Tucker Carlson, who oppose U.S. military action in Iran. I also oppose this. But I have no problem with Israel doing what they believe is in their best interest as long as it is not undermining the Trump administration’s attempts to negotiate peace. And according to reports, they had “a clear U.S. green light.”
The last word goes to Human Events Senior Editor Jack Posobiec, who wrote on X: “Never seen a military operation like this. If reports are accurate, a complete decapitation strike. Targeted assassinations of the entire General Staff”
Israel carried out a coordinated preemptive strike on Iran Thursday night, targeting key nuclear targets as it attempts to prevent the Islamic nation from acquiring a nuclear bomb.
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❓What Happened: The Islam Channel’s parent company, E Media Group, has acquired the United Kingdom’s left-wing Tribunemagazine, promising to expand its print and online presence.
👥 Who’s Involved: Islam Channel founder Mohamed Ali Harrath, Tribune’s editorial team, Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Jon Trickett, and Jacobin founder Bhaskar Sunkara.
📍 Where & When: United Kingdom, announced in June 2025.
💬 Key Quote: Mohamed Ali Harrath stated, “A new future for Tribune should excite anyone who wants real change, and a better and brighter future for all.”
⚠️ Impact: The acquisition has sparked criticism, with concerns about Tribune’s historic secularism and Islam Channel’s past regulatory breaches.
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The owner of the Islam Channel has acquired the left-wing British magazine Tribune, a publication with an 88-year history, including a period when George Orwell served as its literary editor. The announcement, made by Islam Channel’s parent company E Media Group, includes plans to increase Tribune’s print frequency and introduce new formats such as podcasts, video, and newsletters.
The existing editorial staff, led by Alex Niven, will remain, and Bhaskar Sunkara, founder of the far-left American socialist publication Jacobin, will continue to work with Tribune as part of an advisory board chaired by Labour Memeber of Parliament (MP) Jon Trickett. Sunkara relaunched Tribune in 2018 after purchasing it with profits from Jacobin.
Founded in 1937 by Labour MPs Sir Stafford Cripps and George Strauss, Tribune has a storied history. Past editors include leading British politicians such as Aneurin Bevan and Michael Foot. Currently, the magazine reaches around 10,000 print subscribers each quarter and claims to attract “hundreds of thousands” of online readers monthly.
Mohamed Ali Harrath, founder of the Islam Channel and chairman of E Group, stated: “A new future for Tribune should excite anyone who wants real change, and a better and brighter future for all.” He claimed that Tribune’s editorial independence and traditions would be preserved. Previously, he has expressed interest in the way Iran has combined Islam with political revolution.
The acquisition has drawn criticism. Lawyer David Toube, head of legal at the Jewish Leadership Council, called the move “quite remarkable,” referencing the Islam Channel’s dubious history. In 2023, Ofcom fined the broadcaster £40,000 (~$54,500) for airing a documentary containing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
Paul Anderson, a former Tribune editor, described the deal as “bizarre” and a low point for the publication. He criticized the magazine’s new association with the Islam Channel, citing Tribune’s traditionally secular stance and lack of ties to organized religion.
❓What Happened: Pro-illegal immigrant protests in Los Angeles, California, have escalated into widespread vandalism, arson, and looting. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating funding sources behind the unrest.
👥 Who’s Involved: A Democratic Party-linked NGO network, including groups like CHIRLA and Unión del Barrio, is suspected of organizing protests. Federal agencies, including the FBI, are probing financial ties.
📍 Where & When: Protests and riots began in Los Angeles last week, with unrest spreading over the weekend and into this week. National Guard troops and Marines have been deployed by President Donald J. Trump.
💬 Key Quote: “The FBI is investigating any and all monetary connections responsible for these riots,” said FBI Director Kash Patel.
⚠️ Impact: Nearly 200 NGOs are reportedly coordinating efforts to spread unrest nationwide. Protesters have used equipment like “Bionic Shield” masks, distributed on the streets, raising concerns over organized funding and logistics.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe into funding sources behind escalating pro-illegal immigrant riots, which have devolved into acts of vandalism, arson, and looting. Federal authorities are examining the role of Democratic Party-linked non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in orchestrating the unrest, which aligns with previous patterns of mobilization by these groups.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency’s focus: “The FBI is investigating any and all monetary connections responsible for these riots,” he said.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons echoed the severity of the situation, stating, “If you have to watch out for a burnt car, that isn’t a peaceful protest, that isn’t America. That’s anarchy.”
Among the organizations identified as key players are the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and Unión del Barrio, a group described as the Mexican counterpart to Black Lives Matter. Unión del Barrio openly promotes Marxist and communist ideologies in its manifesto. These groups reportedly helped initiate the protests, which quickly escalated into widespread civil unrest.
Reports from riot locations suggest the demonstrations are far from grassroots. Observers noted individuals distributing “Bionic Shield” masks, priced between $30 and $50, which aid rioters in resisting law enforcement. Concerns over the origins of such equipment have prompted calls for further investigation into protest logistics.
President Donald J. Trump has deployed National Guard troops and Marines to restore order in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, nearly 200 NGOs reportedly tied to the Democratic Party’s activist network are coordinating efforts to extend the chaos to other cities across the United States.
Former FBI Executive Assistant Director Chris Piehota emphasized the agency’s focus on tracing financial and logistical networks. “You’re gonna see the FBI make a much more aggressive push into some of those areas to cut off their funding and their logistics.”
As federal investigators probe these connections, some lawmakers are raising concerns about potential foreign influence and ideologically driven funding fueling the violence.
❓What Happened: Pro-illegal immigrant riots in Seattle, Washington, escalated into violence, with fireworks, rocks, and bottles thrown at police. Fires were set, and barricades were erected.
👥 Who’s Involved: Antifa-aligned rioters, Seattle Police Department (SPD), federal agents, and local journalists.
📍 Where & When: Wednesday night, outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle, following a rally at Cal Anderson Park.
💬 Key Quote: Journalist Brandi Kruse reported, “Protesters lit off one of these massive fireworks right in the middle of the Seattle Police bike line. I would be shocked if officers didn’t get injured.”
⚠️ Impact: Eight arrests were made. Fires and vandalism disrupted downtown Seattle, requiring police and fire crews to respond under difficult conditions.
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Pro-illegal immigrant riots turned violent in another American city on Wednesday night, as agitators targeted police officers and federal property in downtown Seattle, Washington. The unrest, which began with a rally at Cal Anderson Park, culminated in fires, vandalism, and attacks on law enforcement near the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building.
The evening began at 7 PM with a gathering in Capitol Hill, where participants carried mass-printed signs, Mexican flags, and wore masks. Marching through Capitol Hill and First Hill, the group converged on the federal building, where tensions escalated after 9:30 PM.
Now: Black bloc Antifa militants have regathered outside the federal building after Seattle PD dispersed the anti-ICE riot.
— Katie Daviscourt 📸 (@KatieDaviscourt) June 12, 2025
By 9:45 PM, rioters, many dressed in black bloc attire, had set fires at makeshift barricades and hurled fireworks, rocks, and bottles at police. Seattle Police Department (SPD) declared the scene a “full-scale riot” and issued dispersal orders, deploying tear gas and bike lines to regain control.
“There’s a little something in the air,” journalist Brandi Kruse reported from the scene. “Protesters lit off one of these massive fireworks right in the middle of the Seattle Police bike line. I would be shocked if officers didn’t get injured.”
A dumpster fire at a nearby intersection required fire crews to respond under SPD protection, as rioters continued to throw projectiles. One man intervened to save an American flag from being burned by the crowd.
🚨🚨BREAKING Seattle Federal Building rioters make SEVERAL direct large firework strikes on police skirmish line
Police close on rioters using mace, rubber bullets and physical force. Absolute CHAOS. On the ground NOW pic.twitter.com/HbCqHmtjnS
— Cam Higby | America First 🇺🇸 (@camhigby) June 12, 2025
SPD confirmed eight arrests were made during the chaos. The riot followed similar unrest on Tuesday when demonstrators removed and burned American flags, barricaded driveways with scooters, and physically confronted federal agents and journalists. Two arrests were made during Tuesday’s incidents.
Authorities had warned earlier in the day that radicals might exploit the rally to commit violence or property damage. Businesses and residents in the area were advised to secure their property and remain vigilant.
The situation was brought under control by approximately 11:30 PM, with the crowd dispersed and fires extinguished. Another protest is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, with police again warning of potential disruptions and criminal activity.
SPD continues to urge the public to report real-time incidents of violence or vandalism by calling 911.
Breaking: Seattle PD moves in on anti-ICE rioters outside the federal building in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/VMEfUHCq2q
— Katie Daviscourt 📸 (@KatieDaviscourt) June 12, 2025
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A nonprofit called As You Sow, which promotes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, launched a for-profit company, As You Know, to sell ESG data. That firm now benefits from climate and diversity rules that As You Sow lobbied to implement, raising concerns that a tax-exempt group is using its influence to generate private financial gain.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The leadership and operations of As You Sow and As You Know are deeply intertwined. Both are run by activist CEO Andrew Behar. Major left-wing donor networks funded the nonprofit, including Arabella Advisors and organizations linked to George Soros. Its advocacy aligns closely with the Biden government’s regulatory efforts.
🧾KEY QUOTES: “It’s a desperate attempt to hold the patriarchy in power.” — Andy Behar, defending ESG and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in response to growing public and political backlash.
⚠️FALLOUT: Watchdog groups have raised concerns that As You Sow may violate nonprofit tax law by enriching a related private entity. The two organizations share staff, office space, and data resources. The majority of As You Know’s ownership remains undisclosed.
📌SIGNIFICANCE: The situation highlights how nonprofit advocacy can be structured to influence federal policy, steer private capital, and financially benefit affiliated businesses, blurring the legal boundaries between charitable purpose and private profit.
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A California-based nonprofit that promotes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies is under scrutiny for launching a for-profit company that appears to profit from federal mandates the nonprofit itself pushed into law.
As You Sow, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, launched the for-profit company As You Know in 2021. The company markets ESG data products to institutional investors, nonprofit organizations, and universities. The launch coincided with regulatory moves by the Biden government to expand disclosure requirements on corporate climate impact, racial equity policies, and boardroom diversity.
As You Sow disclosed that it purchased 800,000 shares in As You Know at launch. The for-profit entity issued two million shares total, meaning 60 percent of its ownership is held by parties not publicly identified. While federal law allows nonprofits to form for-profit entities, it prohibits them from using tax-exempt resources for private enrichment or allowing insiders to benefit from charitable operations.
SHARED RESOURCES.
The two organizations share leadership, employees, and physical office space. Andrew Behar serves as CEO of both entities and is listed as the registered agent for As You Know. The ESG data sold by the for-profit includes metrics generated by As You Sow over the last three decades, which were produced using donor-funded nonprofit infrastructure.
According to its marketing materials, As You Know holds an “exclusive license” to ESG data on more than 3,000 companies, including information on climate policies, plastic use, political spending, and diversity hiring practices. Many of those topics match shareholder resolutions filed by As You Sow at major U.S. corporations.
In 2023, energy giant ExxonMobil flagged the relationship in a filing opposing a shareholder proposal by As You Sow.
“The recent launch of As You Know, the for-profit arm of As You Sow, which sells data… on topics including plastics – the same topic addressed in the shareholder proposal As You Sow is representing this year,” the filing stated. Exxon noted that the nonprofit had also voted against 80 percent of board director nominees across companies where it provides proxy voting services.
DEFAULT ACTIVISM.
In 2024, As You Sow reported 159 corporate “engagements” and 99 shareholder resolutions. It also launched a platform called My Money My Vote, which enables 401(k) retirement plan participants to automatically vote on shareholder proposals across issues like CEO compensation, political spending, and climate targets. The tool’s default settings favor activist-aligned positions.
Behar, a longtime far-left activist and renewables executive, has defended ESG and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite public pushback. In an interview with Fortune magazine, he said, “It’s a desperate attempt to hold the patriarchy in power,” referring to the backlash against ESG standards and social impact investing.
The nonprofit is backed by left-leaning financial networks, including Arabella Advisors and groups tied to billionaire political donor George Soros. These organizations also support advocacy groups and policy think tanks that push federal and state ESG-related regulations.
While As You Sow argues its mission remains focused on long-term stakeholder accountability, critics point to the close alignment between its nonprofit advocacy and the for-profit services offered by As You Know. Watchdogs say the arrangement resembles a closed loop: the nonprofit pushes for ESG compliance, then the for-profit sells metrics to measure it.
No enforcement action has been announced, but the situation has raised calls for greater transparency around As You Know’s ownership and revenue structure. It also highlights the growing intersection of tax-exempt political advocacy and private-sector influence.
As ESG compliance becomes more embedded in corporate governance through federal rulemaking and proxy activism, the financial structures surrounding these efforts are expected to draw increasing attention from regulators, investors, and the public.
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