Friday, May 3, 2024

New report outlines Trump’s actual work agenda: ‘Drop dead’

"Trump has betrayed America's workforce, sacrificing lives at the altar of industry profits."

What’s Really at Stake in the Apple Encryption Debate

The government has never been allowed to create a “backdoor” to encrypted devices. Now, it’s trying to force Apple to build one.

NJ cops kill man who called 911 concerning trespassers

“When the entire investigation is complete, the case will be presented to a grand jury, typically consisting of 16 to 23 citizens, to make the ultimate decision regarding whether criminal charges will be filed.”

The Texas abortion ban, explained

Texas’ new anti-abortion law has just gone into effect after the Supreme Court refused to step in. Here’s what it means.

Syrian Refugees in Canada Donating to Help Climate Refugees (Video)

Annalise Klingbeil of the Calgary Herald wrote that the drive was begun with an Arabic posting on a private Facebook group for Syrian refugees in Alberta province by recent arrival Rita Khanchet.

Families are still being separated at the border, months after ‘zero tolerance’ was reversed

“It’s so disheartening. This was supposed to be a policy that ended.”

Why I Faced Arrest, Even as I Battle Cancer, to Fight TPP

"If ratified, the TPP would lock in monopolies for certain new medicines, biological medicines that help people like me stay alive."

How Far Will Americans Take Anti-Muslim Hate?

At a time when the Alt-Right is boasting of being a Trump constituency, it should be remembered that the white far right kills far more Americans in terrorist attacks, but no one discriminates against white people on that basis.

Courts halt DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE Act’: A victory for free speech and diversity training

In a striking defense of the First Amendment, a federal appeals court blocks Florida's "Stop WOKE Act", safeguarding diversity and inclusion discussions in workplaces.

Nurses strike in NYC demanding better working conditions and solutions to staffing shortage

“What’s going on today is that these work environment challenges have been predating COVID-19, and nurses have been experiencing many of these challenges for decades."