With fears of a recession in 2025 growing, uncertainty in the Dow Jones stock markets, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 is rattling investors. But beyond Wall Street, economic instability has real-world consequences—impacting jobs, wages, and even fundamental human rights. Here’s what you need to know. Introduction: A Storm Brewing on Wall Street and Beyond The word … Read more
The Trump administration seeks to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate and green card holder, over student protests. This case raises serious concerns about free speech, immigration rights, and the limits of political expression in the U.S. Introduction Imagine spending years building a life in a country, only to have it taken away because of … Read more
Revised OPM Memo on Federal Probationary Employees Fired: In a significant shift, the Trump administration has updated a January 20 memo, which had directed federal agencies to provide a list of all probationary employees to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The revised memo, issued on March 4, adds a disclaimer clarifying that OPM is … Read more
Key Takeaways from Trump’s 2025 Presidential Address: Bold Policies, Divisive Leadership, and Human Rights Implications. Highlights from Trump’s Speech to a 2025 Joint Session of Congress “The American Dream is unstoppable,” President Donald Trump declared in his speech to the joint session of Congress, marking his first address to lawmakers since returning to power. The … Read more
Reaction To Trump Zelensky Meeting: Donald Trump took to social media, stating that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t “ready for peace if America is involved.” This sparked heated reactions from global leaders following a tense meeting in Washington, DC, where Trump and his Vice President JD Vance confronted Zelenskyy over his stance on the ongoing … Read more
Reaction To Trump Zelensky Meeting: The dramatic exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House has drawn a significant reaction, especially from Russian officials and state media. As the confrontation unfolded and Zelensky abruptly cut his visit short, the Kremlin, seemingly with a hint of satisfaction, chimed in … Read more
What Happened With Trump And Zelensky: In a tense and highly charged exchange at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky found themselves at odds over the ongoing war in Ukraine. What was initially meant to be a formal meeting to solidify a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal quickly turned into a … Read more
Who Asked Zelensky About Wearing A Suit: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House on Friday, set to sign a significant agreement on rare minerals. However, what was meant to be a diplomatic meeting quickly spiraled into a tense exchange with former U.S. President Donald Trump. But before the heated clash took center … Read more
Trump Modi Avoid Discussing Minority Rights During Meeting in Washington: When U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Washington on Thursday, the conversation ranged from weapons sales to trade agreements. However, notably absent from their public remarks was any mention of human rights or the treatment of minorities in India, … Read more
What’s Next for the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Under a Trump Administration: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has been a cornerstone in protecting civil rights since it opened its doors in 1980. It enforces federal civil rights laws across U.S. public schools and most colleges and universities that receive federal … Read more