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Mom, Professor, Writer, Scholar-Activist, Poet, Transnational Feminist. Past Editor of “ConditionallyAccepted” @InsideHigherEd and Current Co-Editor of “Challenging the Corporate University”@TruthOut Founder of @academictrauma.com Opinions are mine.
“Emphasizing that he presents a clear and present danger to our country and to the world,” the letter concludes, “it is our expert opinion that Donald J. Trump is mentally unfit to be the President of the United States . . . “
Three dozen medical experts say Trump ‘mentally unfit,’ should be removed from office with ‘greatest urgency’
The 36 neurologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals said they had seen “objectively observable” signs of serious medical concerns in Trump.
oregonlive.com
The ruling declared the actions terminating the grants in April 2025, the largest mass termination of previously awarded grants in the history of the NEH, were “in violation of the First Amendment,in violation of the equal protection component of the Fifth Amendment, and without statutory authority.
Joint Lawsuit over Dismantling of National Endowment for the...
7 May 2026This afternoon US District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled that mass termination by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) of more than 1,400 grants to support scholars, research instit...
mla.org
This is not the first time the Trump administration has ousted federal science advisors en masse.Last year, the administration fired all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which played a critical part in US vaccine policy,and eliminated 14 advisory committees at the NSF.
Entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump administration
Members of the National Science Board, which the U.S. Congress founded in 1950, were given no explanation for their termination
scientificamerican.com
Just a reminder about the 14th Amendment and one’s constitutional protection if they are born in the United States.
“The ruling takes effect at Florida’s 12 state-governed universities in August. They will still be able to offer the course, but are prohibited from including it as a required general education class that fulfils a graduation obligation.”
Florida axes sociology as required class at state universities in latest attack on ‘woke’
Move by state education officials picked by Republican governor removes the course as a graduation component
theguardian.com
“Liz Bettini, the other faculty member whose flag was removed, told The Daily Free Press, “I find it dispiriting that a symbol that is intended to signal to everybody that they’re welcome is being treated the same way as symbols of hate.”
Faculty Outraged After BU Removes Pride Flags From Windows
Boston University removed pride flags from several campus windows during spring break, sparking outrage among faculty, WBUR reported.
insidehighered.com
“I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful lobby," Joseph Kent wrote in a letter to Trump posted on X.”
US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran
The head of the National Counterterrorism Center resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first and most senior member of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to resign over the war in Iran, saying...
reuters.com
“In a letter to leaders of the union representing PSU faculty, the PSU American Association of University Professors or PSU-AAUP, Cudd identified 19 academic departments that could see reductions.”
Portland State declares financial crisis, reveals plan to cut or reduce 19 departments
Portland State’s announcement Monday lays the groundwork for a process that could result in a massive restructuring of the university.
opb.org
Omar El Akkad in “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.”
Now comes the warnings to Americans about safety risk about being in these following countries. How exactly will they get out?
FYI: No congressional approval for these “more U.S. military deaths.
“Trump, who initiated this attack with Israel without seeking congressional authorization (as the Constitution requires), clearly engaged in little, if any, preparation for what comes following this “massive” operation, as he termed it.”
“Massive” war launched by a man with no plan. Again.
Donald Trump is repeating George W. Bush's catastrophic mistakes.
motherjones.com
Tread with great caution if you want to visit U.S.
‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks
Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, i...
theguardian.com
Neary created the pattern that has now become the well-known "Melt the ICE" hat, a red beanie-shaped cap topped with a braided tassel. Since making the pattern available for $5, the shop has raised nearly $400,000, Mashaal said Friday.
A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant commu...
npr.org
“While individuals and organizations have been granted this prize since its inception in 1901, no municipality has ever been recognized.” www.thenation.com/article/acti...
“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
thenation.com
“Meanwhile, workers told Truthout that those federal agents have intimidated hospital staff and disregarded federal law, medical best practices, and hospital policies, often with limited pushback from hospital administrators.”
Minneapolis Health Care Workers Are Organizing to Defend Their Patients From ICE
Organizing and rights trainings have helped health care workers protect their colleagues and their patients.
truthout.org
Sworn affidavit from a witness who saw the murder of Alex Pretti!
