William Spivey

1 week ago | williamspivey.medium.com | William Spivey

Thomas Was Once a Black ActivistDuring the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth, it’s appropriate to remember that among the Black men who once idolized him was Clarence Thomas. When Clarence Thomas was in college, he wore a beret, camouflage gear, and combat boots. He wanted to join the Black Panther Party and had a Malcolm poster on his bedroom wall, even memorizing some of his speeches.

1 week ago | goodmenproject.com | William Spivey

On the face of it, it’s absurd to think Donald Trump would go as far as to attempt to deport Barack Obama, but is it really? Trump has already threatened many of his political enemies with jail time, including Obama. He has called for military tribunals against former President Obama. Trump accused Obama of spying on his 2016 campaign and led chants of “lock him up” at a campaign rally. While Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth will no doubt do their part.

1 week ago | levelman.com | William Spivey

Beware the wounded presidentA three-judge panel has upended Donald Trump's world, doing the one thing he hates most: they made him look stupid. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to declare a national emergency and justify his sweeping tariffs. His tariffs, against virtually the entire planet, including uninhabited islands, were deemed to have exceeded his authority.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | William Spivey

14 hours agoIf this decision stands on appeal, it’s a big loss for Trump that will make it difficult for his trade war to continue. A federal court ruled on Wednesday evening that the massive tariffs President Donald Trump imposed shortly after beginning his second term are illegal. The US Court of International …

1 week ago | williamspivey.medium.com | William Spivey

How Will the Beast React? A three-judge panel has upended Donald Trump’s world, doing the one thing he hates most: they made him look stupid. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to declare a national emergency and justify his sweeping tariffs. His tariffs, against virtually the entire planet, including uninhabited islands, were deemed to have exceeded his authority.