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Are YOUR taxpayer dollars funding these 15 ESG-FRIENDLY states? Find out HERE.

March 10, 2023
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This week, we published a list of the top 14 states FIGHTING against ESG. Now, we are giving you the top 15 ESG-friendly states who are using YOUR taxpayer money to invest in leftist corporations.

Glenn has long warned of the dangers of ESG on American industry, and this list proves the risk. Already, multiple states on this list have divested their funds from gun manufacturers because they don't comply with their leftist agenda. Moreover, the businesses in these states who don't want to integrate left-leaning environmental, gender, and diversity standards into their business won't have any hope of investment from their government.

However, several of the states are considering ESG legislation RIGHT NOW, so there is still time to act. Glenn encouraged his audience to send THIS Utah bill to their governor's desk to protect reliable American industry. If your state is still deliberating integrating ESG standards into their investment strategy, ACT NOW. If they have already integrated ESG practices, you still have the power to fight back. Find out if YOUR state is considering ESG or already adopted ESG investment below.

Oregon

The Oregon state treasury announced that as a "fiduciary," it will engage ESG monitoring as a factor in its investment strategy:

Acting as a fiduciary, Treasury monitors and manages risks as a prudent global investor, engages as a responsible shareholder, and advocates for investor-friendly practices and regulations, such as improved identification and disclosure of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks.

In summary, that means if you are an Oregon resident, the state is using YOUR taxpayer dollars to fund liberal environmental and social agendas.

Connecticut

Connecticut's treasurer, Erick Russell, published the state's "Investment Policy for the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds" (CRPTF). The plan integrates ESG monitoring as an core value in the state's investment strategy for retirement plans:

The CRPTF supports the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in the investment decision making process, given that such factors can impact both risk and return over the long term. In most cases, the CRPTF will vote FOR shareholder resolutions that request companies to disclose non-proprietary information related to ESG issues.

If you are a Connecticut resident, how do you feel about YOUR government using retirement funds and taxpayer dollars to fund woke ESG causes?

Maryland

Like Connecticut, Maryland's "State Retirement and Pension System" uses ESG as a core investment value for their states' pension and retirement plans. In fact they have an entire ESG committee dedicated to the task.

You can read the 2022 ESG report for yourself HERE.

Maine

Maine's government also has a special branch dedicated to ESG considerations in YOUR retirement plans. The Maine PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) states:

The primary duty of MainePERS is to serve as good fiduciaries to our members. This requires considering sustainability as a vital component of successful long-term investing. We have compiled this Environmental, Social and Governance Report to outline how these factors impact our investment decisions.

Investment's main purpose should be securing the biggest return on investment--that is what investment should be about... right? At least you would hope so if someone else is managing YOUR money. Yet, this consideration takes a back seat if it comes into conflict with the state's liberal ESG standards.

California

​It comes at no surprise that California is one of the original leaders in pro-ESG policy. In 2022, California's Senate passed the first bill in the U.S. requiring all companies statewide generating more than $1 billion in revenue to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The bill's author, state Senator Wiener, said:

Corporate transparency and accountability are critically important when it comes to addressing our climate crisis. Corporate emissions are a huge contributor to climate change, but frankly, we don’t yet know the scope of the problem. That’s why we need to act quickly and decisively to ensure corporations are reporting their emissions. This is a landmark bill, and today’s vote is a big step forward for California’s fight against climate change.

This bill has been incorporated into a three-bill package being considered by the California state legislature RIGHT NOW. The addition of the other two bills will give California's government the power to use YOUR retirement funds to invest in ESG-friendly businesses, like Connecticut, Maryland, and Maine.

New Jersey

New Jersey's State Investment Council announced that it would be integrating ESG into its investment practices in 2018. The Council stated:

The policy recognizes that material ESG factors are an important component of a comprehensive investment management strategy, and an analysis of these factors should be applied by the Division in connection with the investment and evaluation of the Pension Fund's assets.

If you have a state pension fund in New Jersey, then your money is being used to fund left-leaning corporations.

New York

​New York's state retirement fund published a report stating:

ESG factors are a key component of the Fund’s analysis of both short- and long-term financial risks and opportunities.

That means your taxpayer dollars are funding ESG practices. New York also divested its pension funds from gun manufacturers. Unless you are a liberal-leaning business that complies with the Left's woke environmental and social standards, you will not get public investment from your state's retirement fund.

New Mexico

New Mexico's State Investment Council, which is a part of the State Investment Office, adopted ESG standards in their investment practices in 2021. Among their ESG considerations for investment include: resource conservation, climate change, sustainability, gender diversity, equity & inclusion, and others. In other words, unless your business in New Mexico complies with these leftist standards, you won't get any investment from your government. Moreover, if you are paying into New Mexico's pension program, you are FUNDING these leftist businesses.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts' Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (PRIMB) unanimously voted to recommend to the full board that pension fund managers vote against companies that:

Failed to align their business plans with the goals of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, as set forth in the Paris Climate Agreement, and/or that have failed to establish a plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

In addition to climate change, Massachusetts has utilized the force of its state pension fund to demand that companies adopt leftist gender and inclusion standards in order to receive funding, becoming one of the most outspoken ESG proponents.

Nevada

In 2022, Nevada's treasurer announced that his $49 billion portfolio—taxpayer dollars, mind you—will divest from all businesses that sell assault-style weapons. What other industries will they choose to divest from in the future if they don't comply with their leftist standards?

Rhode Island

Rhode Island, like California and New York, divested its state pension funds from publicly traded gun companies. The state also uses state retirement and pension funds to invest in ESG-friendly companies.

Vermont

Vermont's Teasurer’s Office and the Vermont Pension Investment Committee (VPIC) announced that they "consider financial factors and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions." They also hold companies to the climate standards put forth in the Paris Climate Agreement.

Washington

Seattle, one of the nation's most left-leaning cities, announced that its City Employees Retirement System will be taking ESG into consideration when choosing their investments. This comes as no surprise from a city in a state that is mandating "100% clean energy by 2040" and holding its first "greenhouse gas allowance auction."

Colorado

Colorado is considering a bill RIGHT NOW that would require Colorado's Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) to factor the state’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals into its investment decisions. If it passes, it would affect one out of every ten Colorado residents who contribute to the PERA fund.

Delaware

Delaware has been pushing state ESG policy since 2018. The state Senate passed a bill that enables the government—again, using the same justification as a "fiduciary"—to invest using ESG as a consideration. The state also passed a certification process in 2018. Though "voluntary," these certificates are used by the government to identify sustainable businesses. So if you don't have a certificate, you can kiss goodbye to the possibility of state investment.

TAKE THE POLL: What do YOU think of Riley Gaines' attack?

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Riley Gaines, who has become the new face of women's rights, will be joining Glenn tomorrow during his Glenn TV special. The former NCAA swimmer came into the spotlight for speaking out against the for NCAA allowing Lia Thomas, a biological male who identifies as "transgender," to compete in women's sports. Gaines was thrust back into the spotlight this week when a mob of transgender activists assaulted Gaines leading up to her talk at San Francisco State University.

Our republic can't endure if violence is equated to "freedom of speech," or when a mob can silence an opposing point of view—on a university campus no less. Riley Gaines will be joining Glenn on Glenn TV this Wednesday, along with Stanford Professor Victor Davis Hansen, to discuss the cultural divide in our country caused by the radical left. Can our country survive?

We want to hear from YOU! Tell us what YOU think about our country's cultural divide. Do YOU think America can survive with the status quo?

Be sure to tune in Wednesday on BlazeTV at 9:00 p.m. ET for the Glenn TV special with Riley Gaines and Victor Davis Hansen.

Do you think violence is ever justified to defend an idea?

Do you think violence is a regular tactic used by the Left to fight against conservative ideas?

Do you think the Left's "protest" tactics pose a threat to freedom of speech?

Do you think universities should allow speakers on campus with controversial ideas?

Do you think protesters who use violence are protected by the First Amendment? 

Do you think people who use violence in protests should be held accountable under the law?

Do you think America can survive if the state of our current culture remains the same? 

TOP SECRET LEAK? Here are the TOP 7 things you NEED to know about the Pentagon classified documents leak.

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The breaking news story over the weekend was the alleged Pentagon leak of classified documents containing "TOP SECRET" U.S. intelligence about Ukraine and other foreign operations. Are the documents genuine? What do they actually contain? As Glenn said on radio Monday, "We don't know." Regardless of whether the documents are fabricated or genuine, there will be major ramifications from the leak.

In the craziness of the news cycle, it can be difficult to stay on top of this particular story. Below, you will find the seven things you NEED to know about the leaked document story, from the content of the documents to why you should care about the leak at all.

How were the classified documents first discovered?

The classified documents were originally published on Discord, an online messaging forum, often used for video gaming.

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The classified documents were first published on a Discord channel in March. The posts included pictures of the documents, rather than a PDF of the documents themselves, indicating the publisher obtained physical copies. The posts were public for several weeks before being detected. The New York Times was the first publication to shed light on the documents.

What documents were leaked?

General Milley, is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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The leaked documents appear to consist of briefing slides prepared by the U.S. military’s Joint Staff between February and March 2023. This has been confirmed by NBC, NPR, the New York Times, and all other media outlets that received access to the documents. There are only several dozen leaked documents, much less than Edward Snowden's several-thousand-document leak in 2013.

The briefing slides include information gleaned from an array of U.S. intelligence agencies, such as the CIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Reconnaissance Office, which oversees U.S. spy satellites. Some of the documents carry the label NOFORN, which prohibits the information from being shared with foreign partners. Many of the documents are labeled as "Top Secret," the highest level of confidentiality.

What's in the documents?

Ukrainian army volunteers pose on Driver Tank Trainers.

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Some of the documents include details about the war in Ukraine, such as maps of Ukraine, charts on where troops are concentrated, and what kinds of weapons are available to them. One page labeled "Top Secret" is titled "Status of the Conflict as of 1 March" and contains a detailed battlefield summary on that particular day. It's not clear why those particular documents are emerging now more than a month after they were prepared.

The documents also repeatedly reference information based on secret signals intelligence, also called, "electronic eavesdropping," which is a vital pillar of U.S. intelligence-gathering.

The documents also repeatedly reference information based on secret signals intelligence

According to NBC, a former U.S. intelligence official said the now-published documents could cause significant damage to U.S. intelligence if Moscow is now able to cut off the sources used for electronic eavesdropping.

What other intelligence was breached?

Putin greets Turkish President Erdogan. According to the leaked documents, Russia aims to buy weapons from Turkey, a NATO member.

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Below are key highlights of the "Top Secret" U.S. intelligence referenced in the documents, per NBC, which had access to 50 of the documents:

1. Russia’s private mercenary organization, the Wagner Group, seeks to purchase weapons from NATO member Turkey. The group is also considering recruiting additional convicts to fight against Ukraine.

2. Several documents include satellite imagery of damage to Russian targets from Ukrainian strikes in February, including an “assembly area” which caused “severe damage." The strikes were carried out with the help of U.S. intelligence, according to the document. If true, Russia could interpret the information as a direct act of war by the U.S.

The strikes were carried out with the help of U.S. intelligence.

3. According to multiple intelligence sources, the battle for Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region will likely be “stalemate” through 2023 in order to exhaust Russian units.

4. A document marked “secret” says Ukrainian bombs equipped with U.S. guidance systems, known as Joint Direct Attack Munitions, or JDAMs, have failed recently. They attribute this to bomb fuses failing to arm themselves correctly and GPS signal issues. It also speculates that Russian jamming efforts could be at play.

5. A Feb. 28 document assesses “pathways” for Israel, who is currently neutral in regard to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, to provide “lethal aid” to Ukraine. These "pathways" might be more accurately described as hypothetical scenarios to explore how the U.S. can manipulate international events to pressure Israel into supplying aid to Ukraine.

These "pathways" ... explore how the U.S. can manipulate international events to pressure Israel.

6. More intelligence cited in the documents says South Korea has concerns about providing artillery shells to the U.S. to replenish America’s supplies, which are critically depleted.

7. Finally, the intelligence cited says Israel's Mossad intelligence agency encouraged its staff to take part in anti-government protests that have swept Israel, which Israel has since vehemently denied.

Are the documents genuine?

Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russia of being involved with the Pentagon leak.

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Military analysts say the documents appear genuine. However, there is speculation that the original versions were likely altered in some places, causing suspicion of outside interference.

For example, one chart in the briefing says the Ukrainian death toll is around 71,000, a figure that is considered plausible. However, the same chart also lists the Russian fatalities at 16,000 to 17,500, which is believed to be much higher.

Though neither side has released their overall casualty figures, some suspect that someone has interfered with the original document to minimize the Russian death toll. Ukraine says Russia is involved, aiming to make their death toll appear smaller and, consequently, their war effort to appear stronger than it actually is.

Some suspect that someone has interfered with the original document to minimize the Russian death toll.

Moreover, the chart with the death toll allegedly is printed on a black background, while all other charts on the same slide are printed on a white background, raising more suspicions of interference. It's not yet clear how valuable the information is to the Russian military.

Who published the documents?

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It is not yet known who published the documents and how they acquired them. The two most likely scenarios are that the documents were leaked from the Pentagon or stolen. If they were leaked, it would be one of the most significant intelligence leaks in U.S. history. Though some speculate that Russia is involved, there is no conclusive evidence.

Why does the leak matter?

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This leak has major consequences regardless of whether Russia is involved or not. If the documents are genuine, then that could mean Russia and our enemies have accurate intel on the U.S.'s intelligence acquisition tactics. Moreover, the documents contain damning evidence of the U.S.'s direct involvement in Ukraine's front against Russia, which Russia could interpret as an act of war. Will they retaliate?

If the documents are indeed fabricated by Russia, then that could mean Russia is attempting to frame the U.S. with justifiable cause for Russia to declare war. Moreover, it bolsters the appearance of Russia's war effort and weakens the U.S.'s international standing—both with its allies and its enemies.

Is YOUR prosecutor backed by George Soros? Here's a complete list of ALL known Soros-backed prosecutors

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Glenn has been reporting on the ties between Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and George Soros amid President Trump's indictment. However, in Wednesday's episode of Glenn TV, Glenn pointed to Capital Research, who exposed all known prosecutors who are backed by George Soros. Their jurisdiction covers 20 percent of the entire U.S. population, half of the country's most populous cities, and more than 40 percent of all murderers. Chances are, YOU are likely in one of their jurisdictions.

Is YOUR prosecutor backed by Soros? Check out the list below to see if YOU fall within a Soros-backed prosecutor's jurisdiction. To find more details about how each candidate is backed by Soros, be sure to visit the incredible resource put together by Capital Research.

1. Pamela Price—Alameda County, California

Alameda County DA's Office

2. Diana Becton—Contra Costa County, California

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3. George Gascón—Los Angeles County, California

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4. Monique Worrell—Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola Counties), Florida.

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5. Shalena Cook Jones—Chatham County, Georgia

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6. Darius Pattillo—Henry County, Georgia

7. Kim Foxx—Cook County (Chicago), Illinois

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8. Kimberley Graham—Polk County, Iowa

Olivia Sun / Staff | Des Moines Register

9. James Stewart—Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Neil Johnson/ Staff | The Guardian

10. Jason Williams—Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Sophia Germer / Staff | NOLA

11. Jackie Sartoris—Cumberland County, Maine

Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald | AP

12. Scott Colom—Circuit Court District Sixteen, Mississippi

Courtesy of the 16th Circuit Court website

13. Jody Owens—Hinds County, Mississippi

Seyma Bayram | Jackson Free Press

14. Kim Gardner—St. Louis, Missouri

Evie Hemphill | St. Louis Public Radio

15. Raul Torrez—Attorney General, New Mexico

National Association of Attorneys General

16. Alvin Bragg—Manhattan, New York

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17. David Clegg—Ulster County, New York

Poughkeepsie Journal | Courtesy Photo

18. Larry Krasner—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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19. Jack Stollsteimer—Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Courtesy of Jack Stollsteimer

20. Joe Gonzalez—Bexar County (San Antonio), Texas

Jerry Lara /San Antonio Express-News

21. John Creuzot—Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County District Attorney's Office

22. Brian Middleton—Fort Bend County, Texas

Elizabeth Conley / Staff photographer | Houston Chronicle

23. Kim Ogg—Harris County (Houston), Texas

Yi-Chin Lee / Staff | Houston Chronicle

24. José Garza—Travis County (Austin), Texas

Courtesy of the city of Austin

25. Parisa Dehghani-Tafti—Arlington County and City of Falls Church, Virginia

The Washington Post / Staff | Contributor

26. Steve Descano—Fairfax County, Virginia

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27. Buta Biberaj—Loudoun County, Virginia

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28. Ramin Fatehi—Norfolk County, Virginia

29. Stephanie Morales—Portsmouth County, Virginia

30. John Chisholm—Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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THE DOCUMENTS for the 'Banana Republic' Glenn TV special

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Trump's arraignment in Manhattan is one of the most historic events of our time, marking the first time a U.S. president has been indicted AND arraigned for federal crimes. According to our most recent poll, the overwhelming majority of you believe that Trump's charges are unjust and politically motivated to deter Trump's 2024 presidential bid.

During Wednesday's episode of Glenn TV special, Glenn argued we are devolving into a Banana Republic, weaponizing our government and judiciary to go after political opponents. He showed the connections between the people behind Trump's indictment and the Biden and Obama Department of Justice. He also pointed out the terrifying consequences if we allow our government to continue to target its political opponents.

Do your own homework

It's vitally important to be informed about this historic event. What happens next will set the trajectory of our country. That's why Glenn is giving his newsletter subscribers his research documents used in this week's Glenn TV special. Enter your email below to get Glenn's EXCLUSIVE documents sent straight to your inbox!

Watch the full special below (or watch on BlazeTV here):