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national-affairs8 days ago•20 min saved

Cornell Car Incident Highlights a Deeper University Governance Crisis

The piece recounts Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff backing his car into two students after a protest; video evidence contradicts his account and the board’s response blames the students. It uses the incident to critique how university governance—dominated by business-minded trustees—often silences student voices and curtails free expression, arguing for a stakeholder model that rebalances power toward students and faculty.

via The Ringer|

#board-of-trustees #cornell #free-speech

national-affairs2 months ago•17 min saved

Oil Prices Explained: Supply, Speculation, and the Strait of Hormuz

An accessible explainer on why oil prices surge: crude is formed from ancient plankton and refined into fuels, but the price is driven by a mix of physical supply and demand plus traders’ moods in the futures market. OPEC and strategic reserves influence available supply, while geopolitical shocks in the Middle East—especially around the Strait of Hormuz—can trigger sharp price moves as flow is threatened and fear rises, with wider effects on inflation and the global economy.

via The Ringer|

#futures-market #iran-conflict #national-affairs

national-affairs9 months ago•2 min saved

DeSantis dismisses court order to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail

A federal judge ordered the shutdown of the controversial Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center in Florida due to environmental damage and legal violations, with existing detainees to be moved within 60 days. The order highlights concerns over habitat loss and inhumane conditions, while Florida officials plan to appeal, and DeSantis dismisses the ruling with a dismissive comment about continuing deportations.

via Salon.com|

#alligator-alcatraz #desantis #environmental-law