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Inter Press Service
- Greenland: A Brief Chronicle of a US Historical Interest
“…I am convinced that Greenland’s importance to U.S. interests will grow. Thanks to geography, historical ties (…), the United States has the inside track when competing for influence in Greenland (even as the Chinese have now started making regular visits)…” This quote from a diplomatic cable sent by the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen to Washington
- UN Staff Put on Alert — as US Visa Holders Face Threats and Deportation
The Trump administration’s ground-rules are dangerously clear—and devastating. If you are a pro-Palestinian demonstrator, denouncing Israeli atrocities in Gaza, you are either a supporter of the “terrorist organization” Hamas or you are described as anti-Semitic veering on hate crimes liable for prosecution. The US is planning to cancel over 300 visas and has threatened to
- Forest Guards Risking Their Lives To Keep Malawi’s Forests Standing
In Malawi, being a forest guard isn’t a glamorous, sought-after job. And it has often been quiet, enjoying almost no publicity – until recently amid the worsening crashing down of the country’s forests, which is making the occupation increasingly perilous. In 2024 alone, a total of eight forest rangers got killed in separate incidents while
The Guardian
- Judge rules Alabama cannot prosecute those who help with out-of-state abortions
State attorney general had said anti-conspiracy laws might be used to charge groups helping women travel for abortionsAlabama’s attorney general cannot prosecute individuals and groups that help Alabama women travel to other states to obtain abortions, a federal judge ruled on Monday.US district judge Myron Thompson sided with an abortion fund and medical providers who sued Alabama’s attorney general, Steve Marshall, after he suggested they could face prosecution under anti-conspiracy laws. Thompson’s ruling declared that such prosecutions would violate both the first amendment and a person’s right to travel. Continue reading...
- Trump claimed he was pro-worker. His new order shows how absurd that was | Steven Greenhouse
Last week, he moved to end collective bargaining rights for 1 million people. And would anyone who cared about workers hire this staff?If any workers are still holding on to the notion that Donald Trump is pro-worker or pro-union, his move last week to terminate union bargaining rights for 1 million federal workers should disabuse them of that notion. Candidate Trump often wooed workers by promising to fight for them, but ever since he returned to the White House, he has taken dozens of anti-worker and anti-union actions.In an unprecedented anti-union action last Thursday, the president moved to end collective bargaining for a million federal employees and scrap union contracts nearly that number, while attacking their unions as […]
- Thousands of US health agency workers laid off in overhaul led by RFK Jr
Trump administration begins reducing Health and Human Services workforce as Kennedy plans up to 10,000 job cutsThousands of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees across the country are being dismissed on Tuesday as the Trump administration began implementing its controversial workforce reduction plan, which could ultimately remove 10,000 staff from the department through forced layoffs.The job cuts mark the first tangible impact of health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s departmental overhaul announced last week, landing just days after Donald Trump moved to strip collective bargaining rights from workers at HHS and other federal agencies. Continue reading...
- Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policies
Democratic New Jersey senator’s address saying ‘our nation is in crisis’ passed the 12-hour mark on Tuesday morningUS politics live – latest updatesCory Booker, the Democratic US senator from New Jersey, has embarked on a marathon overnight speech on the Senate floor to warn of what he called the “grave and urgent” danger that Donald Trump’s presidential administration poses to democracy and the American people.Booker began his speech at 7pm on Monday night and passed the 12-hour mark with barely a break in speaking at 7am Tuesday. Continue reading...
- How Tesla became a battleground for political protest
As demonstrations against Elon Musk and his political ties spread, Tesla owners find themselves caught in a growing debate – turning a once-iconic brand into a symbol of divisionOver the weekend, protesters gathered at Tesla showrooms in hundreds of cities across the world to demonstrate against Elon Musk laying waste to the US government in alliance with Donald Trump. Their goal: stigmatize Tesla’s cars. One sign in Manhattan read: “Burn a Tesla, save democracy.” Protesters are using the commercial democracy of consumer products to influence US political democracy.*** My colleagues Dara Kerr and Edward Helmore report:Musk’s political ventures are forcing many Tesla owners to either be a spokesperson for or against the […]
Ensia
- Journalists, meet climate change
The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]
The Marshall Project
- Trump’s Union Order Endangers Federal Prison Officers, Labor Leaders Say
Supporters of the union, which represents 30,000 prison employees, fear the move will worsen an ongoing staffing crisis.
Fair Observer
- Trump’s Shameless Threatening of Iran is Guaranteed to Backfire
On March 16, the Houthis claimed that the US airstrikes on Yemen have killed over 50 and injured about 100. The Houthis have declared that they would retaliate with their missiles. However, they have said that their target is not only ships heading for Israel, but also against Israel and US-controlled areas in the region.… Continue reading Trump’s Shameless Threatening of Iran is Guaranteed to Backfire The post Trump’s Shameless Threatening of Iran is Guaranteed to Backfire appeared first on Fair Observer.
- For Security, Our Galactic Empire Must Defeat the Evil Jedi
Like many of you, I was shocked when I heard Emperor Sheev Palpatine’s recent declaration. Reorganizing the Galactic Republic, which has stood for over a thousand years, into a Galactic Empire is a harrowing proposition. We may lose some of our liberties. The voice of the people may be dampened across the galaxy. These are… Continue reading For Security, Our Galactic Empire Must Defeat the Evil Jedi The post For Security, Our Galactic Empire Must Defeat the Evil Jedi appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Outside the Box: ChatGPT, Intellectual Humility and a Collective “Crucible of Collaboration”
Last week, we published in three parts a conversation that began simply and grew increasingly complex. It began with a shared reflection on the contribution of economist Jeffrey Sachs to the geopolitical debate surrounding the war in Ukraine. It led to our agreeing on a number of distinctions that should be seen as crucial in… Continue reading Outside the Box: ChatGPT, Intellectual Humility and a Collective “Crucible of Collaboration” The post Outside the Box: ChatGPT, Intellectual Humility and a Collective “Crucible of Collaboration” appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- Autism’s missing women
Long believed to be particularly associated with males, new research is revolutionising our understanding of autism - by Gina Rippon Read at Aeon
Truthout
- Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Ending Deportation Protections of Venezuelans
The ruling puts a pause on the administration's action, which would have opened the door for immediate deportations.
- Children May Face the Steepest Risks as Trump’s EPA Reverses Course on Pollution
Environmental advocates point out that children are uniquely susceptible to air pollution and toxic chemicals.
- Bodies of Massacred First Responders Found Buried in Rafah
The fate of the Civil Defense and Palestinian Red Crescent crews remained unknown for over a week.
ProPublica
- Inside ICE Air: Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes Say Disaster Is “Only a Matter of Time”
by McKenzie Funk ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as […]
- The Art Institute of Chicago Returned a Sculpture to Nepal But Obscured Its Connection to a Wealthy Donor
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- How Investigative Journalists Actually Find Fraud, Waste and Abuse
by Stephen Engelberg ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that […]
Unicorn Riot
- Minneapolis Parents and Teachers Protest Cuts to Special Ed
Minneapolis, MN — Dozens of teachers and parents interrupted a school board meeting to demand the Minneapolis Public Schools not cut special education department staff or funding. As special education teachers are beginning to be laid off and the Minneapolis Public School district faces a… The post Minneapolis Parents and Teachers Protest Cuts to Special Ed appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Crypto Industry Spends Millions to Hold GOP House Seats
In a closer-than-expected Florida special election, a top crypto industry super PAC is shelling out for Republican Randy Fine, who has been out-raised by Democrat Josh Weil.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2025-04-01 Tuesday
Headlines for April 01, 2025; Workers vs. Musk: Federal Unions Resist Attacks on Bargaining Rights & Cuts to Essential Services; A Blueprint for Resisting Trump Education Cuts? Chicago Teachers Reach “Powerful” Tentative Contract; “The Darkest Hour of Need”: Burmese Junta Continues Bombing in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake; “We Are Killing the Essence of What the University Is”: Dr. Joanne Liu on NYU Canceling Her Talk
Latino USA
- Mahmoud Khalil’s Case: “The Goal Is to Silence Dissent”
“What the Trump administration is trying to do to Mr. Khalil is a blueprint. And if they are able to... The post Mahmoud Khalil’s Case: “The Goal Is to Silence Dissent” appeared first on Latino USA.
- 15 Days in Guantánamo
In 2022, “Juan” posed for a picture that changed the course of his life. He was at the beginning of... The post 15 Days in Guantánamo appeared first on Latino USA.
- The Little Black Dress: A Hidden History
The little black dress, also known as the L.B.D. is best known for its titillating color. A little black dress... The post The Little Black Dress: A Hidden History appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- Global Economy More Vulnerable to Warming Than Previously Thought
A new study finds warming could inflict far more damage to the global economy than previously assumed.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
WhoWhatWhy
- Trump’s Potash Tariffs: A Favor to Three Dictators or Just Putin?
With US agriculture reliant on foreign potash, Trump’s tariff moves against Canada appear to have no upsides, except for his friends in the Dictators’ Club. Trump’s Potash Tariffs: A Favor to Three Dictators or Just Putin? originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy
Inside Climate News
- How We Got a Green Bank, How Trump Is Trying to Kill It and Who Gets Hurt
The noise of hammers and saws was so loud that David de Leon stepped outside of the house where he was working, so he could talk and be heard. De Leon is construction manager for Bridge of Grace Compassionate Ministries Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a faith-based nonprofit and one of hundreds of organizations across
- Pennsylvania Health Advocates Say Gov. Shapiro Has Let Residents Down on Fracking Protections
Public health advocates assessing Josh Shapiro’s first two years as Pennsylvania’s governor concluded that he hasn’t done enough to protect residents from the damaging effects of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas—despite charting a roadmap for such actions almost five years ago while he was attorney general. Environmental Health Project (EHP), a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit, said Shapiro
Grist
- Yellowstone’s gateway town fears for its future amid Trump funding cuts
“Gardiner is a company town and Yellowstone is the mill. If somebody starts screwing with the mill, we have no choice but to be concerned.”
- Why Indigenous nations are walking away from pipeline talks in Michigan
Experts say tribes are protesting federal agencies as Trump fast tracks oil and gas projects.
- How Trump’s funding freeze for Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law
According to Indigenous legal experts, the freeze erodes the little trust Indian country has in the federal government.
The Conversation
- Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
No president is supposed to serve more than two full terms. That rule became part of the US Constitution in 1951, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt died.
- America the secular? What a changing religious landscape means for US politics
A common assumption holds that nonreligious Americans vote for liberal candidates. The reality isn’t so simple.
- GOP lawmakers eye SNAP cuts, which would scale back benefits that help low-income people buy food at a time of high food prices
The federal government spent $100 billion on these benefits, which are still sometimes called food stamps, in 2024.
- Planned blackouts are becoming more common − and not having cash on hand could cost you
Public safety shutoffs are becoming routine in fire-prone areas. But when the grid goes down, so do digital transactions.
- Land reparations are possible − and over 225 US communities are already working to make amends for slavery and colonization
‘40 acres and a mule’ never happened. Now governments and communities across the US are redistributing land and wealth, from Evanston, Illinois, to Athens, Georgia.
The Trace
Quanta Magazine
- A New Proof Smooths Out the Math of Melting
A powerful mathematical technique is used to model melting ice and other phenomena. But it has long been imperiled by certain “nightmare scenarios.” A new proof has removed that obstacle. The post A New Proof Smooths Out the Math of Melting first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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