Patagonia
Coverage of Patagonia in the Nexus archive.
- Former Obama press aide accused of stealing cash, credit cards, from Minneapolis coworkers to buy kratom
Adam Fetcher, a former deputy press secretary for the Obama administration, was fired from his Minneapolis city job after allegedly stealing cash and credit cards from coworkers to purchase kratom. Surveillance footage linked him to a Minneapolis smoke shop where he allegedly used a stolen card to buy kratom, and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case.
- Argentina's polar spell eases as Patagonia faces rain, snow and 90 km/h gusts
Argentina's polar air mass has begun to ease in the center and north, with rising temperatures, while Patagonia experiences severe weather including rain, snow, and 90 km/h gusts. The National Meteorological Service has issued warnings for the far south.
- Latin America Defense Monitor — June 7–13, 2026
Bolivia granted its military new powers to dismantle blockades, the US intensified pressure on Cuba, and Chilean and US commandos conducted joint drills in Patagonia.
- Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a drag queen performer with an environmental message
Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a climate activist drag queen, for $1 over alleged trademark infringement, claiming her use of the 'Pattie Gonia' name confuses consumers. Pattie Gonia, known for environmental advocacy and a large social media following, announced the lawsuit in May 2023, which she criticized as an attempt to erase an activist. Patagonia filed the complaint in January 2023 after reaching out in 2022 regarding a collaboration with Hydroflask and later when Pattie Gonia began selling apparel under her name.
- Patagonia demanded drag queen Pattie Gonia stop using their trademark — now they’re dragging her to trial
Patagonia is suing drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement. The company stated it acknowledges any hurt caused, particularly to the LGBTQ+ community.
- Pattie Gonia vs. Patagonia trademark dispute plays out on social media
Patagonia alleges that Pattie Gonia's merchandise has caused customer confusion by resembling its products. The dispute, involving the 1972-founded company and Pattie Gonia, is unfolding on social media.
- Activist Pattie Gonia asks Patagonia to drop trademark lawsuit over name, branding
Drag queen activist Pattie Gonia requests Patagonia to end a trademark lawsuit over her name and branding, arguing it endangers her brand and could result in significant financial costs.
- Drag queen activist blasts clothing giant over trademark infringement lawsuit
Pattie Gonia, a drag queen and environmental activist, responded to Patagonia's trademark infringement lawsuit, which claims her products and services are a direct competitor and that the brand must be protected. Patagonia alleges the lawsuit is necessary to defend its trademark.
- Drag queen Pattie Gonia sounds off on trademark battle with Patagonia
Pattie Gonia has urged the 1973-founded outdoor gear and apparel brand Patagonia to drop a trademark lawsuit. The drag queen is calling on the company to end the legal battle over the use of the name 'Patagonia'.
- Drag queen Pattie Gonia sounds off on trademark battle with Patagonia
Pattie Gonia, a drag queen, is urging the outdoor gear brand Patagonia to end its trademark lawsuit against them. The dispute centers on the use of the name 'Pattie Gonia' by the drag performer.
- Drag queen Pattie Gonia asks apparel company Patagonia to drop trademark infringement lawsuit
Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia is asking Patagonia to drop a trademark infringement lawsuit. The request is related to Pattie Gonia's use of the Patagonia name in their advocacy work.
- This newly discovered raptor may have hunted like a giant heron
A newly discovered raptor-like dinosaur named Kank australis from Patagonia is altering scientific understanding of ancient predators. The 70-million-year-old dinosaur likely hunted fish using a long, flexible neck and specialized vertebrae for swift, precise movements, similar to modern herons.
- Patagonia trademark lawsuit triggers backlash from drag queen Pattie Gonia
Patagonia is suing drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement, alleging her name and merchandise threaten its brand. Pattie Gonia is described as an environmentalist drag queen in the article.
- Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
Drag queen Pattie Gonia is involved in a trademark lawsuit with Patagonia, an outdoor apparel company. Patagonia alleges that Pattie Gonia violated an agreement by using its branding in merchandise.
- Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement
Outdoor clothing company Patagonia has filed a lawsuit against drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia, alleging trademark infringement over the use of the name 'Pattie Gonia,' which resembles the brand's name. The legal dispute centers on potential brand confusion and unauthorized commercial use.
- Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement
Patagonia is suing environmentalist drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement, seeking $1 and legal fees. Pattie Gonia, performed by Wyn Wiley, has raised nearly $4 million for non-profits through activism, including a 100-mile drag hike from Point Reyes National Seashore to San Francisco.
- Top drag queen Pattie Gonia breaks silence on Patagonia lawsuit
Climate activist and drag queen Pattie Gonia has criticized outdoor company Patagonia for initiating a legal lawsuit against him, calling the legal action 'dragging him through the legal mud.' The dispute highlights tensions between the individual and the company.
- Argentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship’s passengers
Argentina is dealing with a hantavirus outbreak, with scientists warning that global heating could increase exposure to the virus, which has been documented to spread through person-to-person transmission in rural communities in Patagonia. The first person-to-person transmission was recorded 30 years ago, and another outbreak nearly a decade ago resulted in 11 deaths. The virus was previously known to spread only through contact with rodents.
- Penguin 'Toxicologists' Find PFAS Chemicals in Remote Patagonia
Researchers from UC Davis Health discovered PFAS chemicals in penguin populations in remote Patagonia, highlighting environmental contamination in the region. The study underscores the presence of toxic substances in wildlife despite the area's isolation.