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Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest Should Worry Everyone Who Cares About Free Speech

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate, was detained by federal immigration agents. This unprecedented action has sparked demonstrations and debates about the use of immigration enforcement in political contexts. Khalil, known for his advocacy rather than violence, was arrested without being charged with a crime, highlighting a use of power that seems to target his free speech rather than any unlawful activity which should concern us all. Khalil’s detention drew outrage from civil rights groups and free speech advocates, who accused the administration of using its immigration enforcement powers to squelch criticism of Israel. — apnews.com Trump...

Trump On Obamacare 3

Trump On Obamacare

So with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, being upheld in court the debate is going to escalate. Unfortunately so is misinformation, divisive vitriolic rhetoric, and many unfortunate insults; like the quote accompanying the image on Facebook that reads “the Donald………..calling Obama’s Trump card! or is he Just calling a Spade………..A SPADE???!!!!!”. Let me get this straight… We’re going to be “gifted” with a health care plan we are forced to purchase and fined if we don’t, which purportedly covers at least ten million more people, without adding a single new doctor, but provides for 16,000...