Chevron’s first-quarter 2024 earnings were significantly impacted by lower oil and gas prices compared to the previous year, resulting in a 36% decrease in profits. However, despite the lower earnings, Chevron remains a substantial company with a significant number of shares outstanding. As of the first quarter of 2024, Chevron had approximately 1.831 billion sharesContinue reading “Chevron’s Dividend Destiny”
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Abortion Pill Fight
The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Navajo Nation alleging the government failed to protect the tribe’s water rights in the Colorado River. The lawsuit, initiated in 2003 and amended numerous times, claims the federal government breached its trust responsibility to the Navajo Nation by not securingContinue reading “Abortion Pill Fight”
King’s Cut: RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during a recent interview, praised King Abdullah II of Jordan as a “voice of reason and sanity” in the Middle East. He claimed that the King, whom Kennedy met during a trip to Jordan, expressed serious concerns about escalating tensions in the region, specifically pointing to potential escalations between Israel andContinue reading “King’s Cut: RFK Jr.”
Trucker Tongue-Tied: Trump’s English Mandate
Donald Trump’s proposed executive order mandating English language proficiency for federal employees and contractors is a thinly veiled attack on immigrant workers and a broader assault on the working class. The order, couched in the rhetoric of efficiency and national unity, aims to exclude immigrants, particularly those from non-English speaking backgrounds, from accessing government jobsContinue reading “Trucker Tongue-Tied: Trump’s English Mandate”
Hollywood vs. Hate: Tariffs & the Culture War
Donald Trump’s “Agenda 47” proposes a radical restructuring of the US entertainment industry, leveraging antitrust laws and potentially the Justice Department to target companies deemed to engage in censorship or bias. He specifically criticizes companies that allegedly suppress conservative viewpoints. The plan aims to break up entertainment and news conglomerates, preventing them from controlling multipleContinue reading “Hollywood vs. Hate: Tariffs & the Culture War”
DeSantis, Trump, and the GOP’s Climate Theater
Despite acknowledging climate change, GOP leaders, including Trump and DeSantis, continue to support fossil fuel industries while undermining environmental regulations. Their policies favor corporate interests over sustainable solutions, revealing a pattern of greenwashing rather than genuine commitment to combating climate change.
WashU’s Art Exhibit Ouster
On May 3, 2024, Columbia University students and faculty held a “Popular University for Gaza” event, defying the administration’s attempts to suppress protests against the ongoing Israeli military assault in Gaza. The event featured lectures, teach-ins, and cultural performances, aiming to educate and mobilize support for Palestine. Speakers included professors and activists discussing the historyContinue reading “WashU’s Art Exhibit Ouster”
Filton 18: Old Bailey Stand
The provided article discusses the ongoing trial in Turkey of 18 members and supporters of the Young Communist League of Turkey (TKG), who face lengthy prison sentences on charges related to “membership in a terrorist organization” and “violation of the law on meetings and demonstrations.” The charges stem from the TKG’s legal political activities, includingContinue reading “Filton 18: Old Bailey Stand”
May Day: A Rightward Shift
The article discusses the German Trade Union Federation (DGB) and its affiliated unions’ support for Germany’s new right-wing government during May Day rallies. The DGB, historically associated with social democracy and workers’ rights, is depicted as aligning itself with a government pursuing policies that prioritize rearmament and military intervention. The article criticizes the union leadershipContinue reading “May Day: A Rightward Shift”
Gen-Z Crackdown: Kenya Silences Filmmakers
The article details the escalating repression in Kenya under President William Ruto, who has formed an alliance with former opposition leader Raila Odinga. This new coalition, representing the interests of the Kenyan elite, is targeting working-class opposition to austerity measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Key aspects of this repression include the suppressionContinue reading “Gen-Z Crackdown: Kenya Silences Filmmakers”