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Why boycott? Dell has contracts with ICE and the Israeli Defense Ministry that provide servers and other technologies, totaling $18.8 million and $150 million. This makes Dell a material supporter of ICE’s human and civil rights abuses, and Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Additionally, Dell CEO donated $350 million worth of shares to Israel. Alternative product: Ethical technology companies that haven’t bent a knee to 47 are getting harder to…
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If Congress does not waive PAYGO, the following cuts are expected: Up to 4% reduction in Medicare provider payments: This affects payments to hospitals, doctors, nursing homes, and Medicare Advantage plans It does not reduce Medicare benefits, eligibility, or coverage for beneficiaries Estimated financial impact: $45 billion in cuts for fiscal year 2026 $490–$500 billion in total cuts from 2027 to 2034, depending on the final deficit increase Potential ripple effects: Lower reimbursement may strain rural and underfunded facilities Some providers might become reluctant to accept new Medicare patients Historical Context Congress has always waived PAYGO for Medicare in the past: 2013: Taxpayer Relief Act — waived 2017: Tax Cuts and…
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We the people of Syracuse and Central New York are proud inheritors of the local struggle for abolition and suffrage and survivors of decades of economic deprivation. We hereby pledge: To tear down the walls that divide and impoverish us; To oppose any effort to register, detain, deport, or attack our neighbors; To provide refuge for those in danger or need; To protect our water, air, and land as our kin.