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"No Kings" Protests Sweep US, Defying Perceived Authoritarianism on Military Parade Day

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"No Kings" Protests Sweep US, Defying Perceived Authoritarianism on Military Parade Day United States – Millions of Americans across thousands of cities and towns took to the streets on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for the "No Kings" protests, a powerful display of dissent against the policies and perceived authoritarian actions of the Donald Trump administration. The nationwide demonstrations were strategically timed to coincide with the U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C., which also happened to be President Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. The "No Kings" movement, largely orchestrated by the 50501 Movement (representing 50 states, 50 protests, one movement) and a coalition of over 200 organizations including Indivisible and the ACLU, aims to reject what organizers describe as authoritarianism, "billionaire-first politics," and the militarization of American democracy. The name itself is a direct repudiation of the i...

Donald Trump Administration Bars Foreign Students from Harvard University, Citing National Security Concerns.

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Trump Administration Bars New Foreign Students from Harvard University, Citing National Security Concerns. In a significant and controversial move, the Trump administration has issued a proclamation suspending the entry of new foreign students intending to study at Harvard University. The executive order, effective immediately, cites national security concerns and accuses the prestigious Ivy League institution of failing to comply with federal agencies regarding information on international students. Popular   Posts: Shashi Taroor's First Wife Tilottama Mukerji View Pics & Info  View Pictures of Shashi Taroor's Second Wife Christa Here Shashi Tharoor's Accomplished Sons Kanishk and Ishaan Tharoor - Info & Pictures The proclamation specifically targets new applicants for F, M, and J visas seeking to enroll in courses or exchange programs at Harvard. Furthermore, it directs the U.S. State Department to "consider revoking" the visas of current foreign student...