Gavin Newsom Finds Some Surprising Common Ground With Steve Bannon | New York Times
Analysis: Gavin Newsom is taking an approach every democrat should be following at this critical moment, engaging with Republicans directly. By having open and accessible conversations with some of the biggest names in conservative media democrats are able to broaden their audience while also stopping the more egregious claims Republicans make.
Federal court to hear arguments in Columbia student’s detainment over pro-Palestinian protests| Associated Press
Analysis: The protection of free speech is a core Republican value, until prosecuting said free speech stands to gain them political value. The targeted retaliation against a pro-Palestine supporter and the unconventional detention methods may very well be a trial run of future persecution the Trump administration will use.
US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal| Associated Press
Analysis: Through an intense pressure capmaign on Ukraine and it’s president Zelensky, forward progress has been made towards a ceasefire. The methodology of getting here, cutting US military aid & intelligence, is questionable. The end result of what lasting peace in the region could look like is yet to be seen.
The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?| Associated Press
Analysis: The downsizing and eventual closure of the Department of Education will result in federal education funding being sent directly to states. With this, states will have greater discretion towards spending. While established and successful school systems may benefit from that, less organized schools may use funding intended for equality unjustly.
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