Blue Mountain
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US Justice Department says UC San Diego's medical school favors Black, Hispanic applicants [reuters.com]
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Trump's Second Term
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Blue Mountain
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As posted upthread, Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on Canada, in violation of the free trade agreement in place between the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
www.bbc.co.uk
BBC said:
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
www.bbc.co.uk
Blue Mountain
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Pentagon Withheld Dozens of U.S. Military Injuries in Iran War [The New York Times]
The New York Times said:
Although the US claims to have the strongest laws against the import of goods produced with forced labor (other countries laws may differ, but they would claim are equally effective), it allows forced labor within the US, something other countries do not. Whilst some people might think that condemning others for not taking sufficient action against forced labor, whilst the US government and many corporations utilise forced labor is hypocrisy, it is in fact American exceptionalism; US forced labor is not the same as forced labor in other countries.Jesus, can this guy do anything to address what people care about? (Yes, rhetorical question)
Trump issues new double-digit tariffs on 60 countries
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is imposing new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners, just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a defeat at the Supreme Court.apnews.com
Modern Day Slavery in the United States: Exploring Forced Labor for Prison Inmates
Author: Kaitlyn Andres, MPH & MSJune 2, 2026The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States (U.S.) Constitution was passed in 1865 as a means to codify President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and abolish slavery. It stated that slavery would not exist in the U.S.; however, it also...
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Whilst this refers to forced labor by convicts in county, state and federal prisons (public and private) benefitting both county state and federal governments and private contractors. Private contractors directly 'employ' forced labor, mostly in agriculture.
The Dramatic Rise of Farm Labor Contractors Has Led to Rampant Abuses. Here’s Why Regulators Have Failed to Stop Them.
Experts say there aren’t enough state and federal inspectors to adequately vet whether labor contractors who oversee farmworkers are following the rules. Nor is there broad political support to invest more resources to protect foreign workers.
www.propublica.org
How the Government’s Obligation to Keep Foreign Workers Safe Collided With Its Efforts to Keep Farms Afloat
Farmers want the Trump administration to overhaul the H-2A visa program to make it more favorable to their businesses. But cutting red tape could cut labor protections, too.
www.propublica.org
Although the US constitution did not ban slavery for felons, the principle has been extended to those detained but not convicted.
An ICE Contractor Is Worth Billions. It’s Still Fighting to Pay Detainees as Little as $1 a Day to Work.
GEO Group, whose stock is valued at $4 billion, says that state minimum wage laws don’t apply to the cleaning services that it’s asked detained migrants to perform at facilities where they’re kept.
www.propublica.org
The rest of the world would be justified in banning US agricultural exports as contaminated by forced labor suppressing production costs and giving an unfair advantage.
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Blue Mountain
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Trump accuses union organizers and left-wing commentators of being front groups for Cuba working to impose communism on the US and causing left-wing terrorism.
www.theguardian.com
The Guardian said:
‘Front groups and fellow travelers’: state department attacks US left over Cuba
New report denounces Havana and claims ‘campaign of subversion’ has infiltrated highest levels of US government
www.theguardian.com
Helen
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I thought there was quite a lot of wind in that debate...
If it was just his private fantasy, we could just shake our heads sadly and say 'the old fellows lost it'. The problem is he'll do something about this. Labelling these groups as agents for Cuba and domestic terrorists will lead to action. No doubt FBI investigations will follow. They will be labelled as Anti-Fa fellow travellers.Trump accuses union organizers and left-wing commentators of being front groups for Cuba working to impose communism on the US and causing left-wing terrorism.
‘Front groups and fellow travelers’: state department attacks US left over Cuba
New report denounces Havana and claims ‘campaign of subversion’ has infiltrated highest levels of US government
Perhaps most worrying is that with things not going well in the Gulf, Trump is seeking a casus belli to attack Cuba. Hoping to emulate Venezuela, achieve a successful regime change (unlike Iran where the new regime is even more hard line than the old). Trump Rum will be the drink of choice for MAGA soon.
I wish I could disagree with any of that
Norman Alexander
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Quite possibly illegal in the UK. Not that this will bother Trumpland.US Administration meddles in foreign politics by funding out-of-country groups.
Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young
Exclusive: Controversial grants are part of package criticised as misuse of public money to influence European politics
Norman Alexander
Penultimate Amazing
How would he know? He can barely say "science" let alone spell it. And as for understanding...
Norman Alexander
Penultimate Amazing
Because they're the ones most qualified to be accepted. Isn't merit-based selection supposed to be the only criteria for MAGA? Maybe the fascist dimwits who think they deserve the places should have hit the books rather than dealing meth.
Norman Alexander
Penultimate Amazing
Oh this will work wonders for the US auto industry!As posted upthread, Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on Canada, in violation of the free trade agreement in place between the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
Norman Alexander
Penultimate Amazing
The testosterone troops can be ignored if they actually get hurt. They are losers.
Norman Alexander
Penultimate Amazing
Second time to use the comment: "triggered little snowflakes". Not a single word of truth to be found in this rage-spit. So it's an invented excuse to "Venezuela" Cuba. Bay of Pigs Mk2.Trump accuses union organizers and left-wing commentators of being front groups for Cuba working to impose communism on the US and causing left-wing terrorism.
‘Front groups and fellow travelers’: state department attacks US left over Cuba
New report denounces Havana and claims ‘campaign of subversion’ has infiltrated highest levels of US government
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Wars last only a day. Military operations can last months.
Andy_Ross
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BBC report on the new tariffs.
The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners in the latest escalation in the trade war reignited by US President Donald Trump when he returned to office last year.
Those targeted, including the UK, China and the European Union, will face a tariff of 10% to 12.5% on all goods, accounting for almost all American imports.
The tariffs, which replace an identical levy which expires on Friday, are based on claims key economic partners have failed to properly tackle forced labour.
But US trade expert Caroline Freund said the move is "not about forced labour" but that Trump is simply "looking for a legal reason to put the tariffs in".
The US Supreme Court had ruled earlier this year that many of the tariffs imposed globally under emergency powers were illegally enacted.
www.bbc.co.uk
The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners in the latest escalation in the trade war reignited by US President Donald Trump when he returned to office last year.
Those targeted, including the UK, China and the European Union, will face a tariff of 10% to 12.5% on all goods, accounting for almost all American imports.
The tariffs, which replace an identical levy which expires on Friday, are based on claims key economic partners have failed to properly tackle forced labour.
But US trade expert Caroline Freund said the move is "not about forced labour" but that Trump is simply "looking for a legal reason to put the tariffs in".
The US Supreme Court had ruled earlier this year that many of the tariffs imposed globally under emergency powers were illegally enacted.
US hits dozens of trading partners with new wave of tariffs
Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
www.bbc.co.uk
You forget there are two major qualifications for any job, the first is being white, the second is being male, academic achievement is a distant third.
Jack by the hedge
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First question for both of those berks will be "how do you feel about direct foreign government interference in British politics?" every single interview.