by Rolph David
Melania Trump's receipt of the EB-1 "Einstein visa"—a U.S. immigration path
meant for individuals with extraordinary ability—sparked widespread controversy,
as critics questioned how a former model with no scientific, academic, or
artistic acclaim qualified while countless highly accomplished immigrants are rejected. The case underscores how privilege, connections, and whiteness can
warp...
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by Rolph David
In a shocking display of unchecked power, President Donald Trump deploys the National Guard to California without
the governor’s consent, violating long-standing legal norms and stoking political chaos for personal gain. Under the guise of
immigration enforcement, this move targets political rival Gavin Newsom and distracts from Trump’s public fallout with Elon
Musk. Backed by loyalists li...
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by Rolph David
In a sweeping and alarming move, the U.S. government under Donald Trump
has ordered over 6,000 living immigrants—many of them Latino and legally
residing in the country—to be added to a federal death registry. This bureaucratic
sleight erases their Social Security numbers, cutting them off from work, healthcare,
education, and basic legal existence. The tactic, reportedly coordinated wit...
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by Rolph David
To Glucksmann, this no longer fits with Trump’s current policies. The U.S. president is taking harsh action against immigrants, among other things. Since his inauguration on January 20, thousands of migrants have been arrested and deported to their countries of origin. The U.S. rapprochement with Russia in the context of the war in Ukraine is also likely part of the background to Glucksmann’s dema...
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