Donald Trump’s legal team, led by deputy attorney general Todd Blanche, is threatening to pursue terrorism charges against universities and student protesters involved in demonstrations against war crimes and ethnic cleansing. This threat comes amidst escalating protests and crackdowns across US university campuses, specifically targeting pro-Palestinian activism. The article outlines the historical precedent of governmentsContinue reading “Arrest at Columbia: Anti-Genocide Protest”
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Elite Voucher Bonanza
The article discusses a proposed education savings account (ESA) program in Iowa, framed as a school choice initiative by Republican Governor Kim Reynolds. This program would provide state funds, typically allocated to public schools, to parents who choose to enroll their children in private or religious schools. The program is designed to be universally availableContinue reading “Elite Voucher Bonanza”
Labor’s Hate Speech Stance
The provided article on wsws.org details the passage of new antisemitism laws in Australia. It argues that these laws, ostensibly designed to combat rising antisemitism, are instead a threat to democratic rights and are being used to suppress dissent against Israeli government policies. The article centers on a recent parliamentary hearing in which Senator JacquiContinue reading “Labor’s Hate Speech Stance”
Unions, USPS, and DOGE: A Cost-Cutting Collab
The article details an ongoing struggle for postal workers in the United States, highlighting a deepening conflict between the workforce, the United States Postal Service (USPS) management, and the Biden administration. At the heart of the issue is the implementation of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s “Delivering for America” plan, which is described as a cost-cuttingContinue reading “Unions, USPS, and DOGE: A Cost-Cutting Collab”
The Infallible Indicator.
A particular recession indicator, the “Sahm Rule,” developed by economist Claudia Sahm, is garnering attention due to its perfect track record in predicting US recessions since 1970. The Sahm Rule triggers when the three-month average of the unemployment rate rises by 0.5 percentage points or more relative to its minimum over the previous 12 months.Continue reading “The Infallible Indicator.”
Baggage Brouhaha: Amtrak’s Unexpected Windfall
Southwest Airlines has eliminated a key feature that allowed customers to rebook flights and potentially receive travel credit for the difference in price, even if the flight was non-refundable. This loophole, widely used to save money, involved rebooking to a cheaper flight and receiving a travel credit for the price difference, which could then beContinue reading “Baggage Brouhaha: Amtrak’s Unexpected Windfall”
Arkansas Storms: Fatal Friday
A series of tragic incidents unfolded across the United States on Friday, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. In Perry Township, Ohio, a shooting at a home claimed the lives of three individuals and left another injured. The suspect, believed to be the shooter, is among the deceased. Authorities are investigating the motive behind theContinue reading “Arkansas Storms: Fatal Friday”
West Michigan Restored
Recent powerful storms swept through the western United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and torrential rain, resulting in widespread power outages and challenging travel conditions. California, Oregon, and Washington were particularly affected, with hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses losing electricity. Utility companies, including Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and others, mobilized crewsContinue reading “West Michigan Restored”
Puget Crab Grab
A significant effort is underway in Massachusetts to combat the invasive green crab population, which is devastating local shellfish and eelgrass beds. Over one million green crabs have been removed from the state’s waters, largely driven by the efforts of Green Crab R&D, a company turning the invasive species into a valuable resource. Green crabs,Continue reading “Puget Crab Grab”
Trump’s 24-Hour “Sarcasm”
Donald Trump addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments suggesting undocumented immigrants are “poisoning the blood” of the country, claiming he was being “sarcastic” and that the media is deliberately misinterpreting his words. He defended his use of the phrase, stating it was a figure of speech and not meant literally. Trump reiterated his stanceContinue reading “Trump’s 24-Hour “Sarcasm””