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Pressure mounts on Israel to “end appeasement of Russia” and offer military aid to Ukraine

Pressure mounts on Israel to “end appeasement of Russia” and offer military aid to Ukraine

Posted by | Feb 18, 2023

Israel’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on February 16, the first public visit to Ukraine’s capital by a senior Israeli official since Russia’s invasion last year. Eli Cohen’s visit came just before the first anniversary of Russian’s invasion of Ukraine, and as Western nations seek to increase aid to the country. Since the full-scale invasion, Israel has walked a tightrope between assisting Ukraine and avoiding friction with Russia, with which it has strategic regional interests. Unlike other Western countries, Israel has not imposed sanctions on Russia or Russian officials, shared intelligence or provided Ukraine with weapons. It has provided...

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Refugees in need: How the Syrian American Medical Society is able to provide vital medical services

Refugees in need: How the Syrian American Medical Society is able to provide vital medical services

Posted by | Feb 13, 2023

Medical Mission to Jordan: After more than a decade of Civil War in Syria, and continuing conflicts like the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine that further displaced millions of civilians, understanding the longterm conditions that war refugees face remains relevant. But as public attention fades, such topics do not capture headlines today, even as the impact continues to be felt here in Milwaukee. mkeind.com/jordanmedicalmission As the Syrian Civil War enters its 11th year, it remains one of the worst humanitarian crisis in modern times. More than half a million civilians have been killed. Nearly 6.2 million people displaced internally,...

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Why the success of bringing manufacturing back to America hinges on training American workers

Why the success of bringing manufacturing back to America hinges on training American workers

Posted by | Feb 9, 2023

By Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Distinguished Professor, Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, & Interim Head, Department of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology Supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 brought to light how interdependent nations are when it comes to manufacturing. The inability of the U.S. to produce such needed goods as test kits and personal protective equipment during the pandemic revealed our vulnerabilities as a nation. China’s rise as a global production superpower has further underscored the weaknesses of American manufacturing. In addition to fixing supply chain disruptions, bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. will benefit national security. Advanced computer...

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Divided We Stand: How ALEC’s legislative agenda pushes racist reactions over egalitarian values

Divided We Stand: How ALEC’s legislative agenda pushes racist reactions over egalitarian values

Posted by | Feb 8, 2023

America is increasingly becoming two nations, a result of the Great Neoliberal Experiment playing out across the country since the start of Reaganism in 1981. One is made up of states representing modern democracy holding egalitarian values; the other has reverted to racist reaction, widespread indigence, and oligarchic ownership of state political systems. States run by Democrats generally offer better educational opportunities, higher quality and more readily available healthcare, and easier access to the ballot box. States run by Republicans generally see shorter lifespans, poorer health, more gun violence, and deeper poverty. This is not an accident or merely...

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Tammy Baldwin’s third term? Why Democrats may have a more difficult time in 2024 to keep the Senate

Tammy Baldwin’s third term? Why Democrats may have a more difficult time in 2024 to keep the Senate

Posted by | Feb 6, 2023

Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging. The party enters the next cycle defending 23 seats, including two held by independents who caucus with Democrats. That is compared with just 10 seats that Republicans hope to keep in their column. Adding to the potential hurdles is that some 2024 contests are in states that have become increasingly hostile to Democrats, including Montana, Ohio and West Virginia. Other Democratic-held seats are in some of the same hotly contested states that were at the center...

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