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DoomsdaysCWIf this doesn't get folks out onto the streets, I don't know what will! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StudentLoans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#StudentLoans</a> are a HUGE burden that hangs over a lot of peoples' heads -- and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/IncomeDrivenRepayment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#IncomeDrivenRepayment</a> programs are the only thing keeping them from not being able to make ends meet and / or having their <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/credit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#credit</a> ruined! And taxes on scholarships? Seems the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FascistGrooveThing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FascistGrooveThing</a> wants to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SilenceDissent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SilenceDissent</a> by providing barriers against an <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EducatedVoter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EducatedVoter</a>! House Republicans mull taxes on scholarships and changes to student loan programs By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Updated 11:51 PM EST, February 8, 2025"As Republicans in Congress look for ways to slash spending, some legislators are floating new taxes on college <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/scholarships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#scholarships</a>, an end to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StudentLoan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#StudentLoan</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/repayment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repayment</a> plans and a big hike in taxes on university endowments."The ideas affecting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HigherEducation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HigherEducation</a> are among many in circulation among House committees that are exploring ways to cover the cost of extending and expanding tax cuts passed in President Donald Trump’s first term."The recommendations are still evolving, and it’s unclear how close any of them will get to being implemented. Regardless, advocates across higher education say they are alarmed to see such proposals gain traction at all with Republicans."'It’s shocking to me because this amount of cuts is not happening in reaction to like a budget crisis, like a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/recession" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#recession</a>. This really feels different in the sense that it is not something that there is an external push or a need for. So, it feels more <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ideological" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ideological</a> in a way,' said Jessica Thompson, a higher education policy expert with The Institute for College Access and Success."Here is a look at possible federal budget cuts that would affect higher education under the Trump administration:"Cutting programs that help students pay off college debt"The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce has suggested several possible ways to overhaul student loan programs. Some would reduce student access to federal aid for college."On the chopping block potentially are several plans students can opt into to repay their students loans, including the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SAVEPlan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SAVEPlan</a> introduced by the Biden administration. That plan doesn’t require borrowers to make payments if they earn less than 225% of the federal poverty line — $32,800 a year for a single person — and prevents interest from adding to balances as long as borrowers make their monthly payments. The SAVE plan was already put on hold after Republicans challenged it. Some plans do not appear to be targeted, including one that caps loan payments based on borrowers’ income level.[...] "An end to tax-free status for scholarships"Scholarships and fellowships have been exempt from taxes as long as they are used for tuition and related expenses. That would change under another proposal that’s up for consideration."The changes could create new financial burdens for students and families, advocates say."'There’s been great progress in bringing down the costs of higher education. Adjusted for inflation, public university tuition is less now than it was ten years ago,' said Craig Lindwarm, senior vice president of governmental affairs with the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. 'But as we look at some of the proposals that are options, many would increase costs on students and families, and I think (the proposals) are heading in the direction that most don’t want to see, which is increasing expenses on students and families.'Read more: <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-administration-education-college-loans-532d52c2ccac8b4be459f7797fb63a73" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/trump-administration-education-college-loans-532d52c2ccac8b4be459f7797fb63a73</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USPol</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fascism</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CharacteristicsOfFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CharacteristicsOfFascism</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SignsOfFascisn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SignsOfFascisn</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ResistFascism</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Education</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BreakingNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BreakingNews</a>!<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EnergyTransfer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EnergyTransfer</a>'s $300 Million Lawsuit Against <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Greenpeace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Greenpeace</a> for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StandingRock" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#StandingRock</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Resistance</a> Delayed By <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BrendaNorrell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BrendaNorrell</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CensoredNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CensoredNews</a> July 29, 2024STANDING ROCK, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NorthDakota" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NorthDakota</a> -- "Energy Transfer's $300 million <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SLAPP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SLAPP</a> lawsuit against Greenpeace and Standing Rock <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WaterProtectors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WaterProtectors</a> for the resistance to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DakotaAccessPipeline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DakotaAccessPipeline</a> has been delayed until February, due to a 'massive document dump' by Energy Transfer, Greenpeace told Censored News today. "Originally, our trial was set for July 29th, 2024 – but due to a massive document dump by Energy Transfer in June, Greenpeace filed a request to have the trial date pushed back. The judge agreed, and moved our trial to February 24, 2025 through March 28, 2025," Lindsay Bigda, communication director, Democracy Resilience Program at Greenpeace USA told Censored News today. Responding to questions, Greenpeace said <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RedWarriorSociety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RedWarriorSociety</a> and other water protectors are named in the lawsuit. "'Red Warrior Society is still named in the lawsuit and last week our lawyers presented arguments for why it shouldn’t be (because it is not the sort of entity that can be sued). The two individuals, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CodyHall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CodyHall</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KrystalTwoBulls" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KrystalTwoBulls</a>, are also still named, but were never served. (Greenpeace entities are the only ones that were served and are actively litigating),' Bigda told Censored News. "'Very few jurisdictions have made steps to prevent the corporate legal warfare waged in SLAPPs to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SilenceDissent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SilenceDissent</a> and freedom of expression. The United States has long failed to uphold <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HumanRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HumanRights</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Indigenous" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Indigenous</a> leaders have had no choice but to leave their precious homelands; and use international diplomacy to implore all those who will listen for an end to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/extractive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#extractive</a> industry violence.' "'Europe played a key role in the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/colonization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#colonization</a> of the planet. Now let's see if she, her people, and jurisdictions, can help in undoing and healing that historic wound. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/IndigenousPeoples" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#IndigenousPeoples</a> must continue to engage with Europe to seek justice and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/corporate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#corporate</a> accountability.' "Standing Rock water protectors have been served subpoenas in the case from Energy Transfer, as it seeks out information. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UnicornRiot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UnicornRiot</a> fought the subpoena in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Minnesota" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Minnesota</a> and won its case to protect its internal media files. However, Energy Transfer has now asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to reconsider its case. "Greenpeace clarified the reason for the subpoenas that water protectors and Unicorn Riot media were served with. 'Unicorn riot was never named in the lawsuit. They received a third party subpoena, along with many other activist groups and individuals (these folks are not parties to the case; rather, they are third parties that Energy Transfer wants info from in its case against Greenpeace,)' Bigda told Censored News."Mercenaries <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TigerSwan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TigerSwan</a> Spied without a License, Provided Info to Law Enforcement "Red Warrior Camp was a focus of the mercenaries hired by Energy Transfer at Standing Rock in September of 2016, as revealed in the court-ordered spy documents released. TigerSwan was found working in North Dakota without a license from 2016 through 2017. As a result, the North Dakota regulatory board ordered that TigerSwan's spy files be released. The Intercept now has over 50,000 of TigerSwan's spy documents at Standing Rock, as a result of a lengthy court battle. Energy Transfer, employer of TigerSwan, fought the release of documents in North Dakota court, but the North Dakota Supreme Court upheld the decision to release TigerSwan's documents in 2022. "The TigerSwan aerial photos included <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OcetiSakowin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OcetiSakowin</a> Camp, Red Warrior Camp, and the other camps. The spy documents reveal that a U.S. Border Patrol drone was included in the aerial <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/surveillance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#surveillance</a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/infiltrators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#infiltrators</a> were placed in the water protector camps at Standing Rock and elsewhere. "Meanwhile, after Standing Rock, TigerSwan's CEO formed a new company. Syria says they are stealing <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Syria" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Syria</a>'s oil. CNN reported about the secretive contract and the new company.<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Palestinians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Palestinians</a> Targeted for Surveillance by TigerSwan at Standing Rock "As soon as a single <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Palestinian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Palestinian</a> activist showed up at an anti-Dakota Access Pipeline camp on the edge of the Standing Rock reservation in 2016, intelligence analysts for the mercenary security firm TigerSwan were on alert," by Alleen Brown, Drilled and co-published with the Center for Media and Democracy."Read more: <a href="https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/07/energy-transfers-300-million-lawsuit.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/07/energy-transfers-300-million-lawsuit.html</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ReaderSupportedNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReaderSupportedNews</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StandWithStandingRock" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#StandWithStandingRock</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SLAPPs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SLAPPs</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoDAPL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NoDAPL</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CorporateColonialism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CorporateColonialism</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EarthDefenders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EarthDefenders</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CriminalizingDissent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CriminalizingDissent</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BigOilAndGas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BigOilAndGas</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ErikPrince" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ErikPrince</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Blackwater" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Blackwater</a>

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