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Whether it's students at Oberlin asking for trigger warnings or the Department of Justice opening an investigation into George Mason faculty who criticize Trump, both sides have taken brazen steps to limit free speech at universities.
July 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Whether it's students at Oberlin asking for trigger warnings or the Department of Justice opening an investigation into George Mason faculty who criticize Trump, both sides have taken brazen steps to limit free speech at universities.
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The Trump administration's insinuation that George Mason University is some liberal hive of wokeness is utter horseshit. GMU's Mercatus Center is one of the leading free-market think tanks around D.C. Its law school is named after Antonin Scalia!
OTOH, GMU hired a Black man as its president.
OTOH, GMU hired a Black man as its president.
NEW: When university president Gregory Washington received notice that the Trump administration had opened an investigation into complaints of antisemitism, he was “perplexed.”
But there are signs it may be part of a coordinated campaign to oust him.
But there are signs it may be part of a coordinated campaign to oust him.
George Mason Is the Latest University Under Fire From Trump. Its President Fears an “Orchestrated” Campaign.
When university president Gregory Washington received notice that the Trump administration had opened an investigation into complaints of antisemitism, he was “perplexed.” But there are signs it may…
www.propublica.org
July 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Trump administration's insinuation that George Mason University is some liberal hive of wokeness is utter horseshit. GMU's Mercatus Center is one of the leading free-market think tanks around D.C. Its law school is named after Antonin Scalia!
OTOH, GMU hired a Black man as its president.
OTOH, GMU hired a Black man as its president.
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ATTN: If you’re a DoJ employee and have knowledge of the missing minute (or 2:53) of Epstein jail video, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻
July 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
ATTN: If you’re a DoJ employee and have knowledge of the missing minute (or 2:53) of Epstein jail video, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻
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Today's America First movement has drifted far from its original ideals.
"The core of America First rooted its message in a liberal tradition—a desire to protect America’s unique experiment in individual liberty and limited government from the corruption of total war." 👇
"The core of America First rooted its message in a liberal tradition—a desire to protect America’s unique experiment in individual liberty and limited government from the corruption of total war." 👇
The Lost Liberalism of America First
www.cato.org
July 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today's America First movement has drifted far from its original ideals.
"The core of America First rooted its message in a liberal tradition—a desire to protect America’s unique experiment in individual liberty and limited government from the corruption of total war." 👇
"The core of America First rooted its message in a liberal tradition—a desire to protect America’s unique experiment in individual liberty and limited government from the corruption of total war." 👇
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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber emphasized the importance of critical thinking and developing a generalist skillset for the AI era.
Bluesky's CEO warns you shouldn't 'fully outsource your thinking' to AI
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber emphasized the importance of critical thinking and developing a generalist skillset for the AI era.
www.businessinsider.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber emphasized the importance of critical thinking and developing a generalist skillset for the AI era.
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As the Jeffrey Epstein controversy threatens to consume Washington, what Epstein’s onetime partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, knows could determine how the matter unfolds for President Trump.
Here’s what to know about Maxwell and what she could now reveal:
Here’s what to know about Maxwell and what she could now reveal:
Why does everyone want to talk to Ghislaine Maxwell?
She was central to helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse young girls. But convicted sex offender Maxwell may not be the silver bullet the Trump administration needs.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
As the Jeffrey Epstein controversy threatens to consume Washington, what Epstein’s onetime partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, knows could determine how the matter unfolds for President Trump.
Here’s what to know about Maxwell and what she could now reveal:
Here’s what to know about Maxwell and what she could now reveal:
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President Trump said his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ended after Epstein poached young female workers from his Mar-a-Lago Club.
Trump confirmed one of them was Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims of Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.
Trump confirmed one of them was Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims of Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.
Trump details more of his frustration over Epstein poaching employees
President Trump provides his most complete account of why and when he ended his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, but he leaves some questions unanswered.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
President Trump said his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ended after Epstein poached young female workers from his Mar-a-Lago Club.
Trump confirmed one of them was Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims of Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.
Trump confirmed one of them was Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims of Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring.
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Breaking news: A tsunami watch is in place for the entire U.S. West Coast, with warnings in Hawaii and Japan, where waves as high as 10 feet have been forecast, after magnitude-8.7 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka region.
Tsunami alerts issued for U.S. West Coast and Japan after 8.7-magnitude quake
The strongest earthquake of the year erupted off Russia’s Kamchatka region, triggering tsunami warnings for Alaska, Guam, Japan, Russia and the U.S. West Coast.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Breaking news: A tsunami watch is in place for the entire U.S. West Coast, with warnings in Hawaii and Japan, where waves as high as 10 feet have been forecast, after magnitude-8.7 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka region.