04/18/2025 - Weekly Wrap Up

Summary

In this Weekly Wrap Up, recorded on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Eddie discusses the pressing issues facing America, including the existential crisis posed by far-right ideologies, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the constitutional crisis surrounding executive power, and the ongoing assault on education. He emphasizes the need for mobilization and organization to address these challenges while also highlighting the importance of family and resilience in difficult times.

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Middle East Conflict:

• Israel to Remain in Gaza (Common Dreams, April 17, 2025)

Immigration/Deportation:

• Judge Warns of Possible Contempt Prosecution Over Deportation Flights (The Grio, April 17, 2025)

• Trump Wants to Imprison US Citizens in El Salvador, Likely Illegal (The Grio, April 15, 2025)

Education:

• Texas and Trump's Private School Vouchers (New York Times, April 17, 2025)

• Lawsuit Against DEI in Public Schools by Trump Administration (New York Times, April 17, 2025)

• Trump and the IRS Targeting Harvard (New York Times, April 16, 2025)

Trump's Power and Government:

• Trump's Power Struggle With Congress and Courts (Washington Post, April 17, 2025)

Politics and Social Issues:

• Sanders and AOC Fighting Oligarchy (Common Dreams, April 17, 2025)

• Ezra Klein Podcast with Asha Rangappa (New York Times Opinion, April 17, 2025)