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Columbia’s Acquiescence to Trump Was Disgraceful. As Faculty, We Demand Better.
We cannot conduct business as usual if Columbia’s administrators won't defend academic freedom or student rights.
Sanders: 67,000 Will Die Waiting for Social Security Benefits Under Musk Plan
This is an average of nearly 190 people dying per day while waiting for an initial determination on benefits.
Medicare-Privatization Backer Dr. Oz’s Confirmation Stokes Fears for Health Care
Critics say that in addition to having significant conflicts of interest, Oz is now poised to help enact Trump's agenda.
Trump Moves to Revoke Federal Funds From Brown University, Citing “Antisemitism”
Trump’s attacks on universities are “dangerous and politically motivated,” said New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler.
Over 500K Refugees Could Face Deportation to Haiti, Which Is Gripped by Violence
A former US resident displaced by street violence in Port-au-Prince says Haiti is “not safe for anyone right now.”
Trump Admin Moves to End One of FEMA’s Biggest Disaster Adaptation Programs
The program allows communities to prepare for disasters like hurricanes and wildfires before they hit.
GOP’s Plan to Give Tax Breaks to the Rich Is Now Projected to Cost $7 Trillion
The GOP has come under fire for using an accounting trick to claim the proposed tax cuts would have no budgetary impact.
Only 14 Senators Join Sanders Bid to Block Arms to Israel as Gaza Deaths Top 50K
The resolutions failed by a larger margin than in similar votes in November, with several Democrats flipping to “no.”
Child Care Funding Cuts Will Compound Crises for Generations to Come
Access to child care is already inadequate across the US. Trump's funding cuts to Head Start will make it far worse.
Department of Education Threatens US Public Schools’ Federal Funding Over DEI
The Trump administration’s threat comes as many school districts are preparing their budgets for the next school year.