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Ben & Jerry’s founders come forward in support of ousted CEO
Ben & Jerry’s founders came forward in support of the company’s ousted CEO. On Wednesday, March 19, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield expressed their support for David Stever after Unilever, the parent company of the ice cream brand, dismissed him. “Dave has been a tireless champion of this company and its progressive values,” the founders… -
Florida Democrats hold town halls in GOP districts with ‘missing’ posters
In response to the Republican Party leadership’s advice to lawmakers to avoid holding town halls after several tense confrontations, the Democratic Party is holding its own community events in Republican-held districts in all 50 states. Now, Democratic lawmakers in Florida have taken it a step further, by displaying “missing” posters at town hall events featuring… -
Pentagon considers major cuts to top of US military
The Pentagon is considering making significant cuts to the top of the U.S. military as the Trump administration works to downsize the federal government, according to multiple reports. One of the plans under consideration would involve the U.S. giving up the role of NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). The general now in this role,… -
Universities take action to brace for funding changes under Trump admin
Universities across the country are facing a choice to either comply with the Trump administration’s orders or lose federal funding. Now, at least one school is reportedly nearing an agreement to meet the demands amid a looming deadline. Columbia University signaled Wednesday, March 19, it would abide by the administration’s requirements in return for restoring… -
Ben & Jerry’s alleges its CEO was fired for political reasons
Ben & Jerry’s is accusing its parent company of firing its CEO over his political activism, violating a merger agreement. In an amended court filing from Tuesday, March 18, the ice cream company said CEO David Stever was ousted without the board’s approval after he made public comments on progressive issues. The company initially filed… -
Nebraska GOP congressman latest to get booed, confronted at town hall
Nebraska Republican Rep. Mike Flood is the latest Republican Party member to face animosity from a town hall crowd. Hundreds of people gathered in a Columbus, Nebraska, high school auditorium Tuesday, March 18 to hear from their state’s 1st District representative. GOP tells members to avoid hosting town halls Flood held the event despite House… -
Vancouver International Auto show removes Tesla over safety concerns
The Vancouver International Auto Show removed Tesla over safety issues as the Elon Musk-led company deals with worldwide protests and vandalism. A spokesperson for the event, which began Wednesday, March 19, said it decided to exclude Tesla following “multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw” from the event. The spokesperson added its primary concern is the safety… -
Tesla owners targeted in alleged doxxing campaign on ‘Dogequest’ website
Elon Musk’s ties to the Trump administration have led to an apparent act of intimidation online as Tesla owners now face an ultimatum: sell your car or find yourself on a blacklist. A website called “Dogequest” posted the alleged personal information of Tesla owners across the United States with an interactive map, including an image… -
Los Angeles announces decrease in homicides and shootings
Leaders in Los Angeles, the second most populous city in the United States, announced a decrease in crime at a news conference on Monday, March 17. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), homicides have declined around 14% compared with 2023, while the number of shooting victims also declined 19%. Why did the decline… -
Trump administration gives Maine 10 days to change transgender athlete rules
Maine became a focal point on the issue of transgender athletes after a student who transitioned from male to female won the state championship in pole vaulting in the girls’ division in February. Now, the Trump administration gave the state 10 days to rescind its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls high school… -
‘Dead people database’: DOGE starts ‘major cleanup’ of Social Security records
A “major cleanup” of records at the Social Security Administration is underway as the Trump administration works to eliminate what they call waste and fraud within the agency. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made the announcement on X early Tuesday, March 18. “For the past two weeks, Social Security has been conducting a… -
LAPD used controversial social media tool to monitor Gaza protests: Report
A controversial social media surveillance tool has been helping the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) monitor Gaza protests. Dataminr provided real-time alerts to the LAPD, including information on planned protests across the United States, according to records obtained by news outlet, the Intercept, which span October 2023 to April 2024. The Intercept reported the company… -
Conor McGregor visits WH, talks about Ireland’s ‘illegal immigration racket’
Irish mixed martial artist and former UFC champion Conor McGregor is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump Monday, March 17, following a St. Patrick’s Day appearance in the White House briefing room with press secretary Caroline Leavitt. McGregor praised Trump while focusing on the issue of immigrants entering Ireland illegally. “What is going on…
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