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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors Corporate America has largely remained quiet in response to federal immigration agents showing up at its stores, detaining employees and conducting work authorization inspections. The response from CEOs in Minnesota, including those from Target, 3M, and UnitedHealth Group, was […]
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ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive
ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement initiative in Minnesota, has become a constitutional stress test, raising fundamental questions about law enforcement and executive power. The operation has been accused of […]
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What triumphalist narratives about Brazil’s high court and Bolsonaro imprisonment leave out
What triumphalist narratives about Brazil’s high court and Bolsonaro imprisonment leave out Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes recently upgraded the prison accommodations of former President Jair Bolsonaro, sparking questions about the court’s motivations. The upgrade comes after repeated complaints from Bolsonaro over the conditions of his detention, with many experts suggesting that it […]
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From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace US President Donald Trump has been using the concept of “peace” to justify his aggressive military actions, including invading Venezuela and capturing its president, despite claiming to want peace on Earth. The phrase “war is peace,” coined by Roman historian Tacitus in 83 CE, […]
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The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest
The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest The US ouster of Maduro won’t fix the “drug threat” that justified it, as Venezuela was never a major cocaine producer and most US cocaine originates from Colombia. The Trump administration used power and geopolitics to justify military intervention […]
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Before Venezuela’s oil, there were Guatemala’s bananas
Before Venezuela’s oil, there were Guatemala’s bananas The Trump administration’s desire for unfettered access to Venezuela’s oil has overshadowed conventional foreign policy objectives, such as combating drug trafficking or bolstering democracy and regional stability. The US military strike that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, is reminiscent of the CIA-backed coup in […]
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Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split
Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is fragile and may break down if Chavista leadership acquiesces to US pressure, leading to potential armed conflict. The situation is further complicated by the presence of numerous armed groups, including colectivos, gangs, […]
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Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy The US cannot “run” Venezuela through military force alone, as it cannot create political authority or legitimacy. The Trump administration’s move to govern Venezuela by force reflects a broader trend in US foreign policy that relies […]
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Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power Rising electricity prices are expected to continue, with average U.S. residential electricity prices rising 7.4% from September 2024 to September 2025, and government analysts predicting prices will outpace inflation in 2026. The nation’s energy grid is facing a significant […]
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Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever
Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix or Paramount would lead to the resurgence of entertainment oligopolies, making it harder for consumers and creatives. The history of Hollywood’s oligopolies dates back to the 1920s, when studios […]
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