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Trump Tower Tensions

Columbia University is facing significant turmoil as it cracks down on student protests against the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The university is taking disciplinary action against students involved in these protests, moving to expel or suspend nearly two dozen individuals. These measures coincide with the arrest of members of Jewish Voice for Peace, highlighting theContinue reading “Trump Tower Tensions”

Outrage Down Under

The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) and its affiliated organizations, the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI) and the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS), are facing a coordinated campaign of censorship and suppression. This campaign is characterized by deplatforming on social media, demonetization, and algorithms designed to limit the reach of their content. The SEPContinue reading “Outrage Down Under”

Next Door AlmodĂłvar

“The Room Next Door,” a film directed by Hong Sangsoo, is examined as a departure from his typically light and comedic style, delving into darker themes of death and loneliness. The article argues that while the film possesses Hong’s signature aesthetic – a focus on everyday conversations, awkward encounters, and artistic expression – it lacksContinue reading “Next Door AlmodĂłvar”

Enemy Aliens: Trump’s Deportation Plan

The article from wsws.org discusses the history and potential implications of Section 21 of the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). It argues that this law, which allows for the detention and deportation of non-citizens deemed a threat to national security, is a tool of authoritarianism with a dangerous precedent. The article highlights thatContinue reading “Enemy Aliens: Trump’s Deportation Plan”

Jacobin vs. Tech: Socialist Detour

The article “Silicon Valley’s courtship of the far right” examines the increasing connections between Silicon Valley tech companies and the far-right wing of the Republican Party. It argues that figures like Elon Musk, through actions such as reinstating Donald Trump on Twitter (now X), are actively courting and enabling far-right ideologies. The piece details howContinue reading “Jacobin vs. Tech: Socialist Detour”