Tag: Hagerman cross country

An opinion essay argues that prominent American critics of Israel, including Hasan Piker, Ilhan Omar, and Zohran Mamdani, apply charges of genocide, apartheid, colonialism, and war crimes selectively. It contrasts their rhetoric with the histories of Turkey, Somalia, and Uganda, urging them to acknowledge abuses associated with their homelands before condemning Israel or America.

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is demanding an independent investigation after a hoist at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant fell 1,600 feet when its rope snapped during testing. No one was injured, but the incident renewed concerns about WIPP’s aging hoist infrastructure. Heinrich urged the Energy Department to involve workers and address documented safety issues.