How to stop container ships from knocking down bridges

On Monday, a massive cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. The disaster claimed six lives and reconstruction will be costly. Within hours of the disaster, The Lever's journalists uncovered a major story: The company that chartered the ship, Maersk, had just been sanctioned by federal regulators for silencing whistleblowers' workplace safety concerns. The Labor Department said that the company's behavior was illegal — but didn't levy any fines. If Maersk had faced harsher repercussions for its wrongdoings, perhaps the crash could have been prevented. SIGN NOW: Tell the Labor Department that the companies operating these massive ships must face tougher regulations and fines to ensure they aren't hiding safety issues. When you sign, you'll also be added to The Lever's free newsletter that will keep you updated on this and other stories (you can unsubscribe at any time). The Lever is a reader-supported independent investigative news outlet that holds the powerful accountable in ways corporate media never will. Our award-winning reporting has repeatedly broken critical national stories, empowering citizens by shedding light on how money and power truly operate in this country. The Lever is leading the charge on exposing problems in the nation's travel and transportation networks, including exposés related to the East Palestine train disaster and the ongoing Boeing safety debacle. Our free newsletter allows you to be up-to-speed on these critical issues, so you know where your action is most needed. SIGN NOW: Tell the Labor Department that the companies operating these massive ships must face tougher regulation. When you sign, you'll also be added to The Lever's free newsletter that will keep you updated on this and other stories (you can unsubscribe at any time). Thank you for joining us in this action. Rock the boat. David Sirota Founder and Editor-in-Chief, The Lever Paid for by the Lever   Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Progress America, please click here.