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authoritarianism

Trump’s Methodical Assault on Democracy Closely Mirrors Authoritarian Regimes Through History

Interview with Jason Stanley, Jacob Urowsky professor of philosophy at Yale University, conducted by Scott Harris

target boycott

Target’s Elimination of DEI Programs Provokes 40-Day Nationwide Boycott

Interview with the Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, senior pastor, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, conducted by Scott Harris

greenpeaceontrial

Fossil Fuel Company Sues Greenpeace In Effort to Suppress Climate Protests, Dissent

Interview with Sushma Raman, Greenpeace USA interim executive director, conducted by Melinda Tuhus

This Week’s Under-reported News Summary – March 12, 2025

Compiled by Bob Nixon

  • Canada's newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney challenges Trump tariffs
  • Project 2025's architect dismissing Consumer Finance Protection Bureau cases
  • Peace deal could boost development in Senegal's Casamance region

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PEOPLE'S VETO DAY! On April 5th, we’re mobilizing to stop the MAGA assault on our country & Constitution. Across the nation, we’re taking to the streets to defend our freedoms, our rights, & our future. When they attack our communities, we fight bacK Together. https://act.womensmarch.com/survey/April5Pledge_Typeofaction/?t=2&akid=22266%2E3237959%2Ef0n4mv
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If European leaders want to follow through on their statements in support of Ukraine following America’s betrayal of the country, they must seize the moment by seizing Russia’s assets.
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/russian-frozen-assets-220-billion-in-europe-must-go-to-ukraine-by-andrew-kosenko-and-joseph-e-stiglitz-2025-03 #EuropeanUnion #Ukraine #Russia #seizingassets