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  • USA: Gov Murphy and Immigration

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    Governor Phil Murphy’s recent admission that he and First Lady Tammy Murphy are housing an undocumented immigrant in their own home is not merely a personal act of kindness—it is a deliberate, provocative challenge to decades of federal immigration enforcement policies and a bold assertion of state sovereignty. By proclaiming, “Let’s have her live at…

  • USA: In Saine’s money case

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    (inspired from https://reason.com/2025/01/31/the-government-says-money-isnt-property-so-it-can-take-yours/) In the particular case involving Chuck Saine—a small business owner at the center of a dispute over asset forfeiture—the government advanced an argument encapsulated in a technical footnote: that “money is not necessarily ‘property’ for constitutional purposes.” The rationale behind this assertion is rooted in the idea that money is a creation…

  • Utah: Not renaming roads after Trump

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    (Inspired from https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/roads-not-renamed-after-trump) In a move that’s shaking the very asphalt of Southern Utah’s identity, local officials have declared—loud and clear—that no, the roads won’t be getting a Trump makeover. Forget “Make Roads Great Again” because, apparently, the only renovations happening around here are the ones on the street signs already in place. Residents with…

  • USA: The Trade Deficit

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    The U.S. Trade Deficit: A 2024 Analysis Trade has long been a defining characteristic of the U.S. economy, shaping domestic industries, employment patterns, and international relations. The U.S. trade deficit, often debated in economic and political circles, reflects the difference between what the country exports and imports. In 2024, this trade deficit remained significant, driven…

  • USA: Influential Factions

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    In recent developments within the U.S. political landscape, several influential factions have emerged, each aiming to reshape government operations and policies according to their distinct ideologies. These groups, while operating independently, share common goals of increasing executive authority, reducing government spending, and implementing stringent policy measures. Miller-Headed Immigration Faction Stephen Miller, known for his hardline…

  • USA: Gabbard and DNI

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    The establishment of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) marked a watershed moment in American history, emerging directly from the painful lessons learned in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The U.S. government recognized that the intelligence community had been operating in silos, which hampered its ability to effectively prevent future tragedies.…

  • USA: California’s Dams

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    President Donald Trump’s recent move to order the opening of two dams in California—specifically Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah and Schafer Dam at Lake Success—has sparked a considerable debate among policymakers, environmentalists, local officials, and water management experts. This directive, coming in the midst of ongoing concerns over wildfires and water shortages in the state,…

  • USA: EU Tariffs?

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    The recent announcement by President Trump regarding tariffs on the European Union marks not merely a shift in trade policy, but a pivotal moment with far-reaching economic, political, and social ramifications. This development, framed under the “America First” doctrine, is set to reshape global trade dynamics and create a cascade of consequences that extend well…

  • Utah: School book ban

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    In July 2024, Utah implemented a sweeping new law aimed at regulating the content available in public school libraries. The legislation requires the removal of books deemed “sensitive material,” a term defined to include content considered pornographic or indecent under state guidelines. A key feature of the law allows a small number of districts—just three…

  • USA: The limits of Presidents

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    The power of the President of the United States, while substantial, is carefully circumscribed to prevent overreach. The framers of the Constitution designed a system of governance that distributes power across the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, ensuring no single branch dominates. This system of checks and balances is foundational to American democracy, and its…