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Trump’s Trade War Is Desperate Ploy as US Empire Declines, Says Richard Wolff
Trump’s global tariff plan will have grave economic effects on US consumers and lead to a recession, the economist says.
Musk’s Money Didn’t Win Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, Says John Nichols
Nichols also discusses special election results in Florida and Abbott’s delay in calling a special election in Texas.
As Trump Attacks Education, Chicago Teachers Reach Powerful Tentative Contract
It reaffirms sanctuary school protections, assures the ability to teach Black history and gives veteran teachers raises.
New Film Follows Mahmoud Khalil and Students Who Sparked Gaza Campus Protests
“The Encampments” offers a view inside the wave of protests and repression that swept across universities in 2024.
Macklemore: “Collective Liberation Is the Only Solution”
The hip-hop stars speaks about “The Encampments,” his new documentary on last year’s student protests for Palestine.
Musk Offers Voters $100 Each to Support Republican in Wisconsin Judicial Race
As Trump attacks voting rights with an executive order, Musk is virtually bribing voters in a key state election.
Drastic DOGE-Backed Changes Put Social Security Benefits for Millions at Risk
It’s really hard to imagine what their endgame is, other than destroying our Social Security system, says Nancy Altman.
Journalist: Gaza “Much Worse Than Ever Before” as Israel Weighs Broader Invasion
There’s nothing left in Gaza to be destroyed because it’s all already been destroyed, says Abubaker Abed.
Pro-Palestinian Cornell Student Momodou Taal Is Targeted Again for Deportation
This is what happens when universities don’t stand by their students: Cornell has placed a target on my back, Taal says.
Project 2025 Lays Out Broader Goal of Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Ed Dept.
The real target is anything that the government does to make the country more equal, says journalist Jennifer Berkshire.