Teachers are feeling increasingly surveilled under the Trump administration's anti-DEI push. A new portal allows students and parents to report teachers for diversity, equity, and inclusion lessons, leading to self-censorship among educators. One teacher describes the constant worry of accidentally violating new guidelines. While groups like Moms...
The Trump administration is considering a consent decree to solidify any agreement reached with Columbia University following the cancellation of $400 million in grants and contracts. The administration accuses Columbia of insufficient action against antisemitism on campus. A decree would grant the White House significant influence over the...
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason following his arrest after a rally advocating electoral reform. Lissu's campaign, "No Reforms, No Election," calls for changes to the electoral commission before October's general election. Authorities allege his campaign incited public opposition to the election. His...
The EU threatens to impose levies on US digital companies if negotiations with the US fail to resolve the ongoing trade war. EU President von der Leyen stated that potential retaliatory measures include tariffs on digital advertising revenue and the use of the bloc's anti-coercion instrument. While the...
The White House clarified that China now faces a minimum 145% tariff on all US imports, exceeding President Trump's earlier announcement of a 125% increase. This 145% figure is a base rate, adding to pre-existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, cars, and various Chinese goods. The increase stems from China's...
Gabon's coup leader, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, is poised to win the upcoming presidential election, defying the trend of military leaders clinging to power in Africa. Nguema, who led a bloodless coup in August 2023, enjoys widespread popularity after ending the Bongo family's five-decade rule. His main rival...
The Trump administration seeks to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident, based primarily on a two-page letter from Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleging antisemitic activities and potential foreign policy risks. Khalil's lawyers argue this is an attempt to silence him, citing his...
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, chairperson of CHADEMA, was charged with treason after his arrest at a rally advocating for electoral reforms. Lissu, who survived an assassination attempt in 2017, was arrested following a speech in Mbinga. Police cited incitement as the reason for the arrest. The...
Kathleen Sgamma withdrew her nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) after past criticism of President Trump surfaced. Sgamma's 2021 comments condemning Trump's role in the January 6th Capitol attack were publicized, leading to her withdrawal. Her nomination was seen as aligning with Trump's plans to...
Ben Wikler, Wisconsin Democratic Party chair, is stepping down in June after six years. He oversaw significant fundraising growth and a recent Supreme Court victory securing a liberal majority until 2028. Wikler, who cites the party's strong position, says he's considering a run for office but will first take...
