Category Archives: Political Culture

Le Pen Guilty of Embezzlement, Barred from Politics

Posted on March 31, 2025 by briansandberg

French politician Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally) political party, has been found guilty of embezzling millions of euros in European Parliament funds. She was found guilty of using the European Union funds illegally to … Continue reading →

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Marine Le Pen Embezzlement Trial in France

Posted on March 31, 2025 by briansandberg

The French public awaits the verdict in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement trial, which is expected to conclude tomorrow (Monday 31 March). Le Pen is the leader of the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally) political party, which has has its roots … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Attack on History at the Smithsonian

Posted on March 31, 2025 by briansandberg

The Trump administration has launched a direct attack on the historical exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution museums in Washington, D.C., opening a new front in the ongoing Culture Wars. “The US president, who has sought to root out ‘wokeness’ since … Continue reading →

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Unlawful Detentions of International Students in the U.S.

Posted on March 28, 2025 by briansandberg

The Trump administration is deliberately targeting international students at universities across the country on the basis of their political speech. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have already unlawfully detained several international students who were legally in the United States … Continue reading →

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Trump Officials Breached National Security Protocols

Posted on March 24, 2025 by briansandberg

High-ranking Trump administration officials seem to have committed a severe breach of U.S. national security protocols by sharing United States military plans over an internet app. In doing so, they have potentially violated the Espionage Act. Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor of … Continue reading →

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AFT and AAUP Defend the Department of Education

Posted on March 24, 2025 by briansandberg

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), and two public school districts in the state of Massachusetts have filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. The … Continue reading →

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Jeff Bezos Declares War on Democracy

Posted on February 26, 2025 by briansandberg

I have cancelled my subscription to The Washington Post today. The reason why? Jeff Bezos has declared war on democracy, free speech, and independent journalism. Today’s actions by Jeff Bezos have destroyed The Washington Post as a credible news organization. … Continue reading →

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American Federation of Teachers Lawsuit vs. Dept. Ed.

Posted on February 26, 2025 by briansandberg

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Democracy Forward, and their allies have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education and its Trump-appointed leaders. “A lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses the Trump administration of trying to radically rewrite well-established civil rights … Continue reading →

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Cold War Still Shapes Elections in Germany

Posted on February 26, 2025 by briansandberg

The Cold War continues to shape current German society and its voting patterns over 30 years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the beginning of German Reunification. This past weekend’s German Elections demonstrate that the frontiers … Continue reading →

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Defending Academic Freedom

Posted on February 24, 2025 by briansandberg

Defending academic freedom has become an essential daily task for professors and researchers in the United States. The Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom (CDAF) at the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has prepared resources and toolkits for … Continue reading →

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