Big stories were released this week, but you may have missed them. Climate aid programs got axed right before they could work. Food stamps are running out faster than expected. A legendary school is fighting for its right to exist. And journalism lost one of its greatest champions. Here’s what went down:
- Believe it or not, Trump killed this anti-migration program: A USAID program teaching 20,000 Senegalese farmers climate-resistant agriculture to prevent migration got axed by Trump’s administration after just one year of a five-year plan. Similar projects in Bangladesh and Guatemala, countries sending growing numbers of climate migrants to the US border, also got cut. Now participants are leaving for America anyway. Keep reading at Documented.
- Affirmative action case lawyer targets Hawaiian school: Edward Blum’s group that killed affirmative action at Harvard just sued Hawaii’s Kamehameha Schools for prioritizing Native Hawaiian students. They’re calling it “blood-based discrimination” and demanding the legendary institution founded by a Hawaiian princess open its doors to everyone. The school says it’s ready to fight and will win. Keep reading at AsAm News.
- Legendary Philly editor dies: Michael Days, a legendary editor who led the Philadelphia Daily News to a Pulitzer Prize and spent decades fighting for diversity in newsrooms, died Saturday at 72. As one of only 14 Black managing editors in the country at his peak, he mentored countless journalists and challenged the industry to truly reflect and serve Black communities. Tributes are pouring in from colleagues who call him fearless, brilliant, and inspirational. Keep reading at URL Media.
- Shutdown threatens Native food programs: If the government shutdown lasts into November, 42 million Americans including 500,000 Native citizens could lose food stamps. SNAP will run out of money in two weeks, hitting Native communities especially hard since nearly one in four Native households rely on these benefits. Federal workers managing tribal food programs are already furloughed, delaying deliveries now. Keep reading at Native News Online.
- Your wallet is your vote: Your daily purchases are political votes that shape the economy and society. Just like the Montgomery Bus Boycott proved organized economic pressure creates real change, today’s consumers use strategic spending, divestment campaigns, and coordinated boycotts to force corporations to align with their values. From choosing where you bank to joining organized campaigns, your wallet is one of your most powerful activist tools. Keep reading at URL Media.
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