This article summarizes several significant events from March 19-25, 1975, as reported by the World Socialist Web Site. It details the aftermath of a massacre in Uganda, where hundreds were reportedly killed by a cult. The article suggests the event reflects the brutal and unstable regime of Idi Amin. The trial of the Baader-Meinhof group,Continue reading “History Rewind: March 17-23”
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Silencing Speech: Trump’s Executive Overreach
The World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) reports on a lawsuit filed by the Organization for Union Guarantees (OUG), a socialist organization, against the State University of New York (SUNY) and its administration. The lawsuit challenges executive orders issued by then-President Donald Trump that OUG claims were used to suppress their free speech rights on SUNYContinue reading “Silencing Speech: Trump’s Executive Overreach”
Shadows of Empire
The article details the resurgence of right-wing forces with ties to past military dictatorships across Latin America. It argues that the current political climate is facilitating a return to power for figures and ideologies rooted in the brutal regimes of the 1960s and 1970s. Specifically, the article points to ongoing threats of military intervention andContinue reading “Shadows of Empire”
Arrest at Columbia: Anti-Genocide Protest
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”
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”
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”
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”
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.”
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”
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”