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Inter Press Service

The Guardian

  • Trump is setting the US on a path to educational authoritarianism

    While we watch students getting handcuffed, vague new guidelines create a culture of fear over teaching our historyOn 14 February, the US Department of Education’s office of civil rights issued a letter providing notice to American educational institutions, schools and universities of the department’s new interpretation of federal civil rights law. The letter lays out new conditions for institutions to receive federal funding, including in the form of student loans or scientific and medical research.Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin in federally assisted programs or activities. The education department’s “Dear Colleagues” letter redefines the central […]

  • White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportations

    Trump administration used Alien Enemies Act to deport about 250 alleged gang members to El SalvadorUS politics live – latest updatesThe White House has denied allegations that it engaged in a “a blatant violation” of a judge’s order by deporting about 250 Venezuelan alleged gang members to El Salvador on Saturday, with the US border czar appearing to contradict the denial on Monday by declaring: “I don’t care what the judges think.”The US district judge James E Boasberg has scheduled a hearing for Monday afternoon to demand an explanation about why his Saturday order temporarily blocking the deportation flights had apparently been ignored. Continue reading...

  • Conor McGregor anti-immigration rant in White House condemned by Irish PM

    Micheál Martin says MMA fighter’s comments before Trump meeting ‘do not reflect spirit of St Patrick’s Day’Ireland’s taoiseach has denounced anti-immigration comments made by Conor McGregor as the MMA fighter visited the White House before a St Patrick’s Day meeting with Donald Trump.McGregor said “Ireland is on the cusp of losing its Irishness” and that an “illegal immigration racket” was “running ravage on the country”. Continue reading...

  • Chuck Schumer postpones book tour stops amid shutdown vote backlash

    Senate majority leader cites security concerns as fury grows over New Yorker’s support for Republican funding billUS politics live – latest updatesThe Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, has postponed several stops on a tour to promote his new book, citing security concerns, as the New York Democrat faces intensifying backlash over his vote to support a Republican-drafted spending bill and avert a government shutdown.Schumer was scheduled to participate in events in Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City and Philadelphia this week to discuss his new book, Antisemitism in America: A Warning, which is set to be released on Tuesday. The tour dates were expected to be rescheduled but the cancellation drew criticism from both political […]

  • Leo Terrell, Trump’s antisemitism chief, shares post by prominent neo-Nazi

    Tweet was from Patrick Casey, ex-head of a defunct racist group, who said Trump can ‘revoke someone’s Jew card’The leader of a prominent Jewish group has condemned Leo Terrell, the head of Donald Trump’s official antisemitism taskforce, for sharing a post by a white supremacist.The post Terrell shared was written by Patrick Casey last Wednesday. It accompanied footage of the US president saying in the Oval Office that Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic Senate minority leader, “used to be Jewish” and “is not Jewish anymore, he’s a Palestinian”. Continue reading...

Ensia

  • Journalists, meet climate change

    The headlines scream about war, crime, political strife, economic woes. But underlying it all — and more and more often bubbling to the top — is what future historians will likely look back and call the story of this century: Climate change. Recognizing the importance of this pervasive phenomenon, Covering Climate Now, Columbia Journalism Review, the Solutions Journalism Network, The Guardian […]

The Marshall Project

Fair Observer

  • The Rivalries of South Asia: A New Era of Diplomacy?

    The South Asian region has always been under the nose of geopolitical condensation between high-medium powers. Since the Cold War, the area has threatened the balance of power. It was Americans and Soviets; now it is Americans and Chinese. Interestingly, as middle powers progress towards great and rising powers, like India and the US, are… Continue reading The Rivalries of South Asia: A New Era of Diplomacy? The post The Rivalries of South Asia: A New Era of Diplomacy? appeared first on Fair Observer.

  • Outside the Box: AI’s Honest Take on Europe’s Ambiguity, Part 1

    The geopolitical chessboard on which the three-year-old war in Ukraine now appears to be approaching its endgame has not only two but four active players trying to move the pieces into position. The attitudes, intentions and decisions of the four players carry variable weight. Two are powerful actors with recognized clout. The two others wield… Continue reading Outside the Box: AI’s Honest Take on Europe’s Ambiguity, Part 1 The post Outside the Box: AI’s Honest Take on Europe’s Ambiguity, Part 1 appeared first on Fair Observer.

  • Can the Global Order Survive Trump’s Disruptive Foreign Policy?

    In his second term, US President Donald Trump promises to reshape Washington’s foreign policy. Many remember how he disrupted alliances, challenged international institutions and prioritized America’s interests over multilateral commitments during his first term (2017–2021). Trump’s approach, “Trumpism” if you will, has left America’s global partners unsettled. Trump 2.0 has erected challenges to the future… Continue reading Can the Global Order Survive Trump’s Disruptive Foreign Policy? The post Can the Global Order Survive Trump’s Disruptive Foreign Policy? appeared first on Fair Observer.

Aeon

  • Ghosts among the philosophers

    Cambridge, home of analytic philosophy, was also a hotbed of psychical research. How did this spooky subject take root? - by Matyáš Moravec Read at Aeon

Truthout

ProPublica

Unicorn Riot

  • Nursing Director Charged For 2018 Jail Death of Hardel Sherrell

    Bemidji, MN — Six and a half years after the tortuous jail death of Hardel Sherrell, charges have been filed against Michelle Skroch, the director of nursing who was in charge of Sherrell’s care at Beltrami County Jail. Skroch was charged with second degree manslaughter… The post Nursing Director Charged For 2018 Jail Death of Hardel Sherrell appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.

Sludge

Democracy Now!

  • Democracy Now! 2025-03-14 Friday

    Headlines for March 14, 2025; “Never Again for Anyone”: 100 Jewish Activists Arrested at Trump Tower Protesting Mahmoud Khalil Arrest; “Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand”: M. Gessen on Trump’s Policies at Home & Abroad; If Successful, I Would Call It a Coup: A Retired Judge’s Warning About Elon Musk’s Abuse of Power

Latino USA

  • Can El Salvador Really Jail Americans?

    In early February, Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele made an unprecedented and controversial offer: to incarcerate U.S. citizens in El Salvador.... The post Can El Salvador Really Jail Americans? appeared first on Latino USA.

  • The Real Lives of Human Smugglers With Jason De León

    Renowned anthropologist Jason De León was at a migrant shelter in Chiapas, Mexico in 2015 when he was getting ready... The post The Real Lives of Human Smugglers With Jason De León appeared first on Latino USA.

  • Teresa Urrea: The Mexican Joan of Arc

    In 1892, the Mexican dictator Porfirio Díaz exiled Teresa Urrea from Mexico. He called her the most dangerous girl in... The post Teresa Urrea: The Mexican Joan of Arc appeared first on Latino USA.

Yale Environment 360

The Appeal

  • Supreme Court Decision on Prosecutor Sexism Could Give Women New Trials

    In January, the U.S. Supreme Court said Brenda Andrew, who was convicted of killing her husband in 2004, should possibly get a new trial after prosecutors sex-shamed her. The post Supreme Court Decision on Prosecutor Sexism Could Give Women New Trials appeared first on The Appeal.

  • Trans Prisoners Sue to Block Trump Order Banning Gender-Affirming Care

    At least one trans woman in federal prison says Trump’s executive order has already prevented her from receiving hormone therapy, leading to “thoughts of suicide and self-harm.” The post Trans Prisoners Sue to Block Trump Order Banning Gender-Affirming Care appeared first on The Appeal.

WhoWhatWhy

  • Republicans Are Speaking the Truth for Once… to Prepare Trump’s Next Big Lie

    In order to keep Americans from souring on Donald Trump's policies, Republicans have to (once again) lie to them and pretend that it is somehow Joe Biden's fault that the previously solid economy is now faltering. Republicans Are Speaking the Truth for Once… to Prepare Trump’s Next Big Lie originally appeared on WhoWhatWhy

Inside Climate News

  • Scrutiny for Florida Agencies Charged with Managing Treasured Waters Sparks Unease

    The state agencies charged with managing Florida’s treasured and troubled waterways, from world-renowned springs in the north to the vast Everglades in the south, would face greater scrutiny under a measure introduced in the Legislature this session. Florida’s five water management districts, their boundaries defined by the regions they serve, are responsible for water supply

  • Microplastics Lurk in Freshwater Environments Across Pennsylvania

    PHILADELPHIA—At the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge visitors center, a sculpture of a great blue heron made from recycled plastic bottles greets guests. Standing 12 feet tall, the bird draws attention to the problem of plastic pollution in the refuge and surrounding city. In a recent study, scientists at Penn State University revealed the more

Grist

The Conversation

The Trace

  • Philadelphia Moves to Bolster Violence Prevention As Federal Funds Evaporate

    Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s new budget proposal fully funds the city’s violence prevention programs, which officials say were instrumental in reducing homicides and shootings by more than 35 percent last year. During a March 13 budget address, Parker reiterated that public safety is her top priority. Her $6.7 billion budget proposal includes $186.4 million in The post Philadelphia Moves to Bolster Violence Prevention As Federal Funds Evaporate appeared first on The Trace.

  • Chicago’s ‘Stop the Bleed’ Kits Could Help Shooting Victims. Why Don’t More People Know About Them?

    In 2021, Chicago launched a counterterrorism initiative to teach city employees to respond to life-threatening injuries caused by dangerous events, like mass shootings. To do that, the city installed more than 1,000 blood control kits in over 500 municipal buildings. Since then, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications has grown the program by partnering The post Chicago’s ‘Stop the Bleed’ Kits Could Help Shooting Victims. Why Don’t More People Know About Them? appeared first on The Trace.

  • GOP Budget Could Divert Millions From Gun Violence Prevention, Democrats Say

    Congressional Democrats are warning that Republicans’ budget plan could threaten funding for gun violence research and prevention. Senators are expected to vote this week on a stopgap budget — known as a continuing resolution — that would largely extend current federal spending levels through September and avert a looming government shutdown. But Democrats say the GOP’s The post GOP Budget Could Divert Millions From Gun Violence Prevention, Democrats Say appeared first on The Trace.

Quanta Magazine

  • Quantum Speedup Found for Huge Class of Hard Problems

    It’s been difficult to find important questions that quantum computers can answer faster than classical machines, but a new algorithm appears to do it for some critical optimization tasks. The post Quantum Speedup Found for Huge Class of Hard Problems first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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