Michelle Obama’s conspicuous absences at major political events recently have spawned odious rumors and innuendos about her marriage to former President Barack Obama. The former finally reveals why she has chosen to be ghost for most public appearances recently — sans the big unveiling of her new podcast, “IMO,” with her brother Craig Robinson at...
Category: Politics
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MAGA Rejoices at Firing of Ben & Jerry’s CEO Over ‘Silly and Toxic’ Social Activism, Ice Cream Brand’s Supporters Think Company Is On the ‘Right Side of Issues’
News that Ben & Jerry’s CEO was allegedly fired over the company’s social activism initiatives has triggered numerous reactions online. Ben & Jerry’s accused its parent company, Unilever, of unlawfully ousting CEO David Stever in retaliation for the ice cream brand’s pointed social content on several hot-button social and political issues. A man is seen...
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How policy changes triggered massive student loan spikes
Thousands of student loan borrowers across the country are reporting unprecedented increases in their monthly payment obligations, with some seeing their payments multiply by ten times or more. These dramatic surges follow recent policy changes and legal decisions affecting income-driven repayment plans, creating financial hardship for many middle-class professionals. The sudden increases come amid significant...
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‘Turning Back the Clock’: Fury as Trump Adminstration Scraps Ban on Segregated Facilities for Federal Contractors—Critics Slam Move as ‘Jim Crow 2.0
A contract clause has been deleted from federal regulations that prohibits establishments doing business with the government from having segregated waiting rooms, drinking fountains or transportation. The segregation clause is one of several changes imposed by the General Services Administration following President Donald Trump’s executive order eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by the federal...
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France’s audacious bid to reclaim Lady Liberty
Liberty’s future questioned amid shifting US-France relations In a surprising turn of diplomatic rhetoric, a prominent French politician has ignited controversy by suggesting that the United States should return the Statue of Liberty to France. The proposal, though largely symbolic, has prompted reflection on the ideals the monument represents and the current state of transatlantic...
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‘Who Told Her to Say This?’: Trump Press Secretary’s Attempt to Slam France Over Statue of Liberty Demand Backfires, Eliciting Furious Backlash Over ‘Shocking and Insulting’ Remarks
In comments that demonstrated historical and diplomatic ignorance, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday told France, America’s oldest ally, it should be “very grateful” to the United States that it isn’t speaking German right now. The president’s 28-year-old mouthpiece was responding to comments over the weekend by a French politician, Raphaël Glucksmann, a...
