Trump undermines a core American freedom in print
Guest editorial denounces the Trump administration for attacking First Amendment rights. It cites targeted arrests over speech, Columbia journalism students advised to avoid sensitive topics, and a Justice Department push against Perkins Coie. The piece warns free speech faces a broad, multipronged assault.
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Mahmoud Khalil
Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
Gaza
Ukraine
Jelani Cobb
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Justice Department
Perkins Coie
Tesla
Elon Musk
Community Letter Critiques Trump Administration Policy
A reader condemns U S government actions criticizing Trump ordering the U N ambassador to back Russia and Iran, oppose Ukraine, and accuses cabinet nominees of dangerous qualifications. The letter accuses Elon Musk of overreach, warns of government chaos, and calls for reform and defense spending scrutiny.
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Donald Trump
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Iran
Ukraine
United States
Elon Musk
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Trump Putin phone call warning and call to action
Dwight Eisenhower warned of the military industrial complex as a source of fraud and waste. The message urges Americans to contact their senator or representative at the U S Capitol switchboard 202 224 3121 and urges action from Bernie Manternach Monticello.
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Monticello
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Elon Musk
Inside Trumps helter skelter decision making mind
Nolan Finley outlines Trump’s chaotic stream of consciousness policy making from tariffs to cuts and Ukraine. The column cites Canada Mexico tariffs, Musk driven cuts, and a looming recession risk as markets and companies fear uncertainty under an undisciplined leader. Finley warns the economy could suffer if decisions lack endgame clarity.
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Canada
Mexico
America First
Department of Government Efficiency
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
America
MAGA push threatens local school bargaining rights in Iowa
Bruce Lear warns House File 859 undercuts local control of collective bargaining. He argues elimination of seniority as a layoff factor could force districts to fire veteran educators for budget reasons, harming climate and experience in schools. He notes MAGA board meddling, funding shifts, and the need for district guided language with strong educator input. Bruce Lear is a retired Iowa educator and former regional director.
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