Friday Politics Roundup | Biden's troubles; scientists warn of "semi-dystopian" climate future; Trump begs Big Oil; UC academic union strike vote over Gaza protests; Beaconfest

It’s Friday, May 17, 2024 Welcome to Raging Chicken’s Friday Politics Roundup. This is Kevin Mahoney, editor and founder of Raging Chicken. Each week we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics.

Biden halts some aid to Israel, then clears billions in arms as the Netanyahu government continues assault on Rafa amidst calls by some right-wing Israelis to permanently settle the Gaza Strip.  

Meanwhile, is it time to start to get concerned Trump coming out ahead in some polls? Biden’s people say they’re not worried. (NYT on the polling)

The University of California union representing more than 48,000 academic workers calls for a strike authorization vote over the university’s attacks on Gaza encampments and protests. Could this signal another step toward unchaining American unions from decades of low-bar action? 

Trump encouraging Fossil Fuel companies to dump $1 billion into getting him elected, promising to get rid of all those pesky climate regulations. 

That comes, of course, on the heels of scientists warning that we are on track to blow past 1.5 degrees of warming and toward a “semi-dystopian” future. 

What can we do about all this? Well, for starts why not get your tickets for Beaconfest. On June 1 The Bucks County Beacon is having an evening of awesome music down at Snipes Farm in Morrisville, PA. Emily Drinker headlines an outstanding lineup and Great Barn Brewery will be on hand so serve up the food and drinks. Get all the details at BucksCountyBeacon.com/BeaconFest. 

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