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Today at Ms. | May 15, 2025
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White Plight: Trump’s Embrace of White South African ‘Refugees’ Is a Racist Bullhorn [[link removed]]
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By Jill Filipovic | This week, Afrikaner “refugees” began arriving in the U.S.—some of the only refugees welcomed by the Trump administration. These white South Africans claim they are being persecuted at home: That white farmers are being attacked; that South Africa is not a safe place for them to live.
Much of the criticism of Trump’s decision to end refugee resettlement from just about everywhere else on the planet while welcoming a group that really isn’t facing particularly severe persecution has been derided as “political.” And it certainly is a stunt intended to provoke liberal outrage. But we should just call it what it is. It’s not “political.” It’s not a dogwhistle.
It’s racist.
This obvious troll from Trump (by way, I suspect, of Elon Musk and Stephen Miller) shows that, if they have their way, all the power will be white power.
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Profiles in Courage: The Men and Women Who Defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 Stood Their Ground on Democracy’s Darkest Day [[link removed]]
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By Eleanor Wesley and Sheree L. Williams | Profiles in Courage is a Ms . series honoring the extraordinary women and men who have transformed American institutions through principled public service. At a time when trust in government is fragile, these stories offer a powerful reminder of what ethical leadership looks like.
Admiral Lisa Franchetti has exemplified unparalleled leadership, strategic expertise, and an unyielding commitment to national security for decades. A seasoned surface warfare officer, she commanded at all levels of the U.S. Navy, leading the U.S. 6th Fleet, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and multiple carrier strike groups. Her distinguished career culminated in November 2023, when she became the chief of naval operations (CNO)—the highest-ranking officer in the United States Navy and the first woman in history to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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The National Science Foundation Canceled Our Grant Because It Focused on Women [[link removed]]
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By Susan Shaw, Kelly Mack, Sarina Saturn and Nithya Rajan | In a sweeping rollback of diversity efforts, the NSF abruptly terminated our grant for a journal focused on advancing gender equity in academic STEM—jeopardizing decades of progress for women in science.
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Over the past few years, many of us have noticed some (bad) vibes coming from the Supreme Court: sketchy decisions on a number of fronts, from presidential immunity to abortion, agency authority, and more. Today, we take a look at those vibes with one of our favorite guests: Professor Leah Litman, who is the author of the new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. Professor Litman joins us to talk about the Court’s “Ken-surrection,” what another Trump term means for the Court, and her fabulous new book.
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