Saturday, February 15, 2025

McMahon confirmation exposes Trump’s plan to dismantle public education

Educators, unions, and civil rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s agenda would devastate public schools, privatize education, and gut federal oversight.

Trump Administration inherits SOUTHCOM’s expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean

This initiative reflects Washington’s continued influence in the region, reinforcing a modern interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine.

How to bump, lump, crumple, and eventually dump Donald Trump

Better we concentrate on growing the grit and smarts to fight back from the hedgerows to the dark net.

Foreign companies driving the global privatization of domestic infrastructure

Foreign entities have secured profitable positions in once-public domestic infrastructure. The pursuit of short-term cash has sacrificed long-term revenue streams to a variety of foreign investors.

Jayapal’s bill to overturn Citizens United targets Musk’s ‘shadow presidency’

As billionaires like Elon Musk reshape American democracy, a new amendment seeks to reverse the Supreme Court ruling that allowed corporate money to dominate politics.

GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy

House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.

Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts

A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.

Trump to Gaza: We will replace you

Finally, there’s a people who want to stay, and now Trump wants them to go.

USAID staff reduction puts billion of dollars of taxpayer-funded humanitarian assistance at risk of...

According to USAID staff, this move has left $489 million of food assistance at ports, in transit, and in warehouses at risk of spoilage, unanticipated storage needs, and diversion.

Judge orders health agencies to restore medical webpages removed by Trump administration

A federal court ruling forces the CDC, FDA, and HHS to reinstate vital public health resources that were taken down under Trump’s executive order targeting gender-related medical information.