Rogue Islanders
@rogue-islanders.bsky.social
a digital footprint of the personification of abolition
The U.S. stopped processing immigrant AND nonimmigrant visas. Nonimmigrant visas include tourist visas, student visas, and exchange programs.
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US, Colombia clash over deportations and raise tariffs in show of Trump's pledge to limit migration
After Trump's announcement, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that he had ordered the “foreign trade minister to raise import tariffs from the U.S. by 25%.”
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January 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The U.S. stopped processing immigrant AND nonimmigrant visas. Nonimmigrant visas include tourist visas, student visas, and exchange programs.
apnews.com/article/colo...
apnews.com/article/colo...
In 1785, James Madison, the Father of the Bill of Rights, delivered his “Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments” which argued for complete religious liberty and against government support of religion in any form.
founders.archives.gov/documents/Ma...
founders.archives.gov/documents/Ma...
January 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In 1785, James Madison, the Father of the Bill of Rights, delivered his “Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments” which argued for complete religious liberty and against government support of religion in any form.
founders.archives.gov/documents/Ma...
founders.archives.gov/documents/Ma...
Meanwhile, Ukraine is defending their sovereignty from an invading nation.
This pause does not apply to Egypt or Israel.
This pause does not apply to Egypt or Israel.
This is cruel and stupid
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio halted spending Friday on most existing foreign aid grants for 90 days. The order, which shocked State Department officials, appears to apply to funding for military assistance to Ukraine.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio halted spending Friday on most existing foreign aid grants for 90 days. The order, which shocked State Department officials, appears to apply to funding for military assistance to Ukraine.”
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
State Department issues immediate, widespread pause on foreign aid
The “stop-work orders” appear to apply to US aid for all countries except Israel and Egypt.
www.politico.com
January 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Meanwhile, Ukraine is defending their sovereignty from an invading nation.
This pause does not apply to Egypt or Israel.
This pause does not apply to Egypt or Israel.
This is what we removed DEI for?
BREAKING: Pete Hegseth is narrowly confirmed as President Donald Trump's defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. Republicans pushed back questions about Hegseth's qualifications amid allegations of heavy drinking a...
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January 25, 2025 at 3:13 AM
This is what we removed DEI for?
The history of sugar illustrates how intrinsic mankind’s consumption patterns are to the perpetuity of capitalism. The nation-state’s economic policies and private interests, in tandem with changes to social stratification, allowed a commodity to become a necessity with dangerous consequences.
January 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The history of sugar illustrates how intrinsic mankind’s consumption patterns are to the perpetuity of capitalism. The nation-state’s economic policies and private interests, in tandem with changes to social stratification, allowed a commodity to become a necessity with dangerous consequences.
Will capitalism ever sacrifice economic growth and the accumulation of capital for environmental reform?
January 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Will capitalism ever sacrifice economic growth and the accumulation of capital for environmental reform?
In a capitalist economy, the role of food is no longer determined by global need but by the market for which it is demanded. It is not a production issue; it is a failure of distribution.
January 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
In a capitalist economy, the role of food is no longer determined by global need but by the market for which it is demanded. It is not a production issue; it is a failure of distribution.