Category: Politics

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President Trump’s “Ending Radical Indoctrination” executive order changes K-12 education in a novel way

March 25, 2025

(Image Courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Coburn Hall, home of the UML School of Education” Jack Vollaro and Elaine Costa Connector Contributors In January, President Trump signed an executive order intent on “ending radical indoctrination” in education nationwide. Executive Order 14190, passed nine days into the President’s second term, outlines proposed changes to how schools discuss… Read More President Trump’s “Ending Radical Indoctrination” executive order changes K-12 education in a novel way

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Trump and Vance show the administration’s thoughts on “diplomacy” toward Ukraine

March 4, 2025

(Photo courtesy of CNN) “Things got heated when Trump and Vance clashed with Zelenskyy during a White House meeting on Friday.” Nate Coady Connector Staff President Trump got heated again this past Friday at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which was meant to be a discussion about granting the U.S. access to rare… Read More Trump and Vance show the administration’s thoughts on “diplomacy” toward Ukraine

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Haitian Protected Status revoked, Lowell braces for impact

March 4, 2025

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Haitian immigrants currently housed at UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center” Tristin Henson Connector Editor On February 20th, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem decided to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants. Now slated to expire in August 2025, it was originally meant to end in February 2026 due… Read More Haitian Protected Status revoked, Lowell braces for impact

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“No radical change”: Trump Admin designates cartels and criminal organizations as terrorists

March 4, 2025

(Photo courtesy of NPR) “President Trump signing an executive order regarding cartels in January” Nate Coady Connector Staff Following through on an Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump in January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday February 20 that the State Department will be designating eight criminal organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations… Read More “No radical change”: Trump Admin designates cartels and criminal organizations as terrorists

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Lowell’s hidden housing crisis: Are Cambridge’s reforms the answer?

February 18, 2025

(Photo courtesy of The Boston Globe) “Central Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor From the Berkshires to Boston, soaring home prices, stagnant housing supplies, and competitive rental markets have contributed to a housing affordability crisis in Massachusetts. Yet one city is attempting to strike back. In a significant policy shift, Cambridge has recently… Read More Lowell’s hidden housing crisis: Are Cambridge’s reforms the answer?

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Trump’s plan to make Gaza American sparks global backlash

February 18, 2025

(Photo courtesy of AP Photo) “A Palestinian man and two girls stand amidst rubble in the Gaza strip.” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to seize control of the Gaza Strip and permanently expel all two million Palestinians living there, with military forces if necessary, has generated widespread opposition… Read More Trump’s plan to make Gaza American sparks global backlash

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Federal shake-up: how Musk’s DOGE is reshaping U.S. institutions

February 18, 2025

(Photo courtesy of The Times) “Trump giving Elon Musk leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Elon Musk, known for his work in space travel with SpaceX, electric cars with Tesla, and the social media app X (formerly Twitter), has taken on a new challenge, The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).… Read More Federal shake-up: how Musk’s DOGE is reshaping U.S. institutions