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May 13 2025POLITICS

Medicaid Cuts: The Battle Within the Republican Party

The Republican Party is pushing forward with a plan to reduce Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars. This move comes despite internal disagreements and a promise from former President Trump not to cut the program. The House Republicans are determined to advance key parts of their bill

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May 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities, Politics, and Surprises at Cannes

The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off with a mix of glamour, politics, and unexpected moments. The festival's opening night was a whirlwind of activity. The red carpet was bustling with stars, but the real talk of the town was the political statements made by some of the biggest names in Hollyw

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May 11 2025POLITICS

A Long Walk for Justice

Quakers are known for their peaceful protests, and they have a rich history of standing up for what they believe in. This time, they are walking over 300 miles from New York City to Washington DC. Their mission? To protest against the harsh immigration policies of the Trump administration. The Reli

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May 08 2025BUSINESS

China's Economic Turmoil: Workers Fight for Fair Pay as Tariffs Bite

China is currently facing a wave of worker protests. This is due to unpaid wages and unfair layoffs. The root cause? US tariffs on Chinese goods. These tariffs have put immense pressure on Chinese factories. Many have shut down or cut jobs, leaving workers in the lurch. The situation is dire. In so

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May 08 2025EDUCATION

Protesters Storm University Library: A Clash Over Divestment

A significant event unfolded at Columbia University when pro-Palestinian demonstrators took over a section of the main campus library. This incident occurred just two days before final exams were set to begin, adding extra stress for students. The demonstrators demanded that the university cut ties

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May 06 2025EDUCATION

Students Face Arrest After Protest at University of Washington

Students at the University of Washington stirred up trouble recently. Around 30 students, all part of a group called Super UW, were arrested. They were protesting at the university's new Boeing-funded engineering building. The students were upset about Boeing's defense contracts and arms sales to

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May 02 2025POLITICS

A Divided Campus: Trump's Visit to the University of Alabama

The University of Alabama was the stage for a political showdown. President Donald Trump took the spotlight at the school's commencement ceremony. He spoke for nearly an hour, touching on various topics. He boasted about his electoral victories, claimed the 2020 election was rigged, and took aim at

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May 02 2025POLITICS

May Day Marches: Workers Unite Against Recent Changes

This year, May Day protests in the United States took a different turn. Usually, these rallies focus on workers' rights worldwide. However, this time, they were fueled by a growing resistance against the current administration's policies. People were upset about plans to reduce workers' protections,

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May 01 2025POLITICS

Global Workers Unite Against Trump's Policies

Workers worldwide took to the streets on May Day, driven by shared concerns over U. S. President Donald Trump’s policies. From Europe to Asia, protests highlighted fears of economic instability, reduced labor protections, and rising anti-immigrant sentiment. In France, union leaders criticized what

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

Los Angeles County Workers Make a Stand

On April 29, 2025, Los Angeles County saw a significant disruption as tens of thousands of workers took to the streets. The workers, members of SEIU Local 721, were protesting what they saw as unfair treatment and a failure to negotiate a new contract. This was not just any strike. It was the fir

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