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Yale says it's 'talking and listening' to the Trump administration
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (285+ words) The Trump administration's Department of Justice is targeting Yale University over claims its admissions process hurts white and Asian applicants, making it one of a crowded field of elite universities facing investigations from the Trump administration. Multiple outlets, including the…...
The Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under Hegseth's anti-DEI push
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (996+ words) LAUREN HODGES, BYLINE: The room applauds as 71-year-old retired four-star general, Stanley A. McChrystal, approaches the podium. I can't believe he's here, someone whispers. Almost as if he heard them, McChrystal says this into the microphone. STANLEY MCCHRYSTAL: First off, we…...
The fall of the meritocracy
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (594+ words) WSHU The fall of the meritocracy One advantage of having a collection of out-of-date books is that, like old clothes, they come into fashion from time to time. My histories of the Roman Empire are suddenly relevant again. Sometimes they’re…...
How are New England states responding to the federal deportation push?
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (275+ words) Leer este reportaje en español New England voted largely Democratic in the 2024 election that saw Donald Trump re-elected to the U.S. presidency, but there are differences in how the states are approaching his policies on immigration. See our map…...
Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for NH mental health providers and school districts
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (361+ words) The Trump administration’s decision to terminate federal grants supporting mental health services on Tuesday has hit New Hampshire providers and school districts. The grants, through the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration serve people experiencing addiction, homelessness, and…...
Tong sued the Trump administration 45 times in 2025
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (226+ words) Connecticut Attorney General William Tong sued the Trump administration a total of 45 times in 2025. Tong has filed or joined lawsuits against the administration over things like SNAP, Head Start, offshore wind, funding for Planned Parenthood and more. In most cases,…...
Anti-Black racism course requirement placed on hold at UConn
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (667+ words) The University of Connecticut Senate voted on Monday night to delay a requirement that all undergraduates take a course on anti-Black racism amid concerns that requiring the course would be considered discriminatory by the Trump administration. The course was first…...
‘Woke AI’ ban from Trump sparks warning from CT legislator
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (494+ words) President Donald Trump has released an executive order to restrict the use of so-called “woke” Artificial Intelligence. The White House released an executive order titled "Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government." The order said it will prohibit the use…...