February 2025

Santa Clara U Opens Program to Applicants of All Races After Equal Protection Project Challenge

Posted by James Nault on February 01, 2025 6 Comments

University opens Blacks-Only Executive program to "individuals from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, and national origin"...

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Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

Posted by Ben Smith on February 01, 2025 23 Comments

In a sweeping move that could redefine U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has signed a series of new tariffs targeting imports from Canada, Mexico, and China under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), thus setting the stage for fresh economic battles with key...

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Medical Transport Plane Crashes in Philadelphia

Posted by Ben Smith on February 01, 2025 23 Comments

A devastating plane crash rocked Northeast Philadelphia last night when a medical transport jet went down in a fiery explosion, killing all six people on board. The jet had just taken off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport around 6 p.m., only to plummet into a crowded...

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Gender Ideology In Federal Government Dies, Time of Death: Friday, Jan 31, 2025, 5 pm Eastern

Posted by Elizabeth Stauffer on February 01, 2025 19 Comments

One New Year’s Eve in the 1990s, I was seated on a train waiting to leave Grand Central Station when a huge man dressed as a woman moved through the car....

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DNC Meltdown: Ken Martin Wins, But the Chaos Runs Deep

Posted by Ben Smith on February 01, 2025 30 Comments

At the Democratic National Committee’s winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, Ken Martin, longtime chair of Minnesota’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, secured his election as the new DNC chair. Winning 246.5 out of 448 votes, he edged out Ben Wikler of Wisconsin and former Maryland Governor Martin...

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California Assembly Shamed into Freezing its Absurd $50 Million Plan to “Trump-Proof” State

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 01, 2025 17 Comments

Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom is notified of Intent to Recall as petition reaches signature target....

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Judge Tells Louisiana State U. to Return Law Prof to the Classroom

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 01, 2025 3 Comments

"Levy on Tuesday sued the university, accusing it of violating his constitutionally protected free speech, academic freedom, and employment and due process rights."...

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MSNBC Still Struggling in Ratings, Posts Worst January Ever in Key Demo

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 01, 2025 13 Comments

"Despite the busy month of major news, MSNBC averaged only 63,000 demo viewers between the primetime hours of 8-11 p.m. ET to finish No. 31 among cable offerings."...

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U. North Dakota Prof Says Monuments to American Pioneers ‘Reinforce White Supremacy’

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 01, 2025 7 Comments

"A few of the statues have been taken down, but many more exist, she said."...

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California’s Senate Targets Oil Companies, Proposing Law Allowing Wildfire Victims to Sue

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 01, 2025 33 Comments

Meanwhile the state is now dealing with the massive environmental contamination around the Moss Landing Lithium Battery Plant, which is part of its "clean energy" vision....

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Missouri State U. Ends DEI Programs and Closes Office of Inclusive Engagement

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 01, 2025 2 Comments

"The MSU Board of Governors, which met behind closed doors Monday, supported the changes."...

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Schools Are Now Under New Management Week in Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 01, 2025 2 Comments

Your weekly report on education news....

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Hostage Yarden Bibas Released Without His Wife And Boys

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 01, 2025 13 Comments

Still grave concerns over Yarden Biba's wife, Shiri, and children, Kfir (9-month-old) and Ariel (4-year-old) taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7. ...

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