Thursday, April 3, 2025

Trump sparks outrage with plan to deport Haitian immigrants to Venezuela

Trump’s inflammatory remarks about deporting Haitian immigrants from Ohio to Venezuela have drawn widespread condemnation, with critics labeling his rhetoric dangerous and fear-mongering.

Sanders calls for DOJ investigation into Israeli killing of American activist Ayşenur Eygi

Senator Bernie Sanders demands a DOJ investigation into the killing of Turkish-American activist Ayşenur Eygi by Israeli forces, highlighting a pattern of impunity for the deaths of American citizens in the occupied West Bank.

How extensive is the privatization of security?

While attention has been brought to the privatization of warfare, the growing privatization of policing continues to progress globally.

USDA to distribute $2.2 billion in funding to Black farmers who experienced discrimination

The Biden administration announced it will distribute $2.2 billion in financial assistance to 43,000 farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who were discriminated against in the agency's farm lending programs.

Georgia school shooting sparks renewed debate over gun control and safety reforms

With the suspect now in custody, questions about gun safety, political will, and legislative inaction are dominating the conversation.

Republican judge blocks student debt relief rule before it’s finalized, delaying relief for millions

The Biden administration has been working to alleviate the burden of student loans, especially for long-term borrowers who have been repaying loans for decades.

Steward Health Care CEO refuses Senate subpoena after profiting off hospitals drowning in $9...

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), chaired by Sanders, is investigating Steward’s bankruptcy, which has left over 30 hospitals in crisis, saddled with $9 billion in debt.

Corporate greed exposed: Kroger admits to price gouging on milk and eggs amid antitrust...

A top Kroger executive admits to inflating milk and egg prices above the rate of inflation

Brazil blocks Elon Musk’s X: A clash of sovereignty, free speech, and far-right extremism

Brazil’s Supreme Court suspends Elon Musk’s social media platform X, escalating tensions over free speech, far-right misinformation, and national sovereignty. The unprecedented move raises critical questions about global tech giants’ compliance with local laws.

On our climate-challenged planet, only some deaths really matter

Wealthy victims make headlines — while the wealthy still living stall the moves that could protect us all.