US Sues Virginia Over Tuition Aid, Not Gaza Genocide
Yes, while the US actively funds and provides diplomatic cover for a brutal military campaign against civilians in Gaza (where over 37,000 have been killed, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health), the Biden administration has ample capacity to sue states over tuition policies. The hypocrisy practically writes itself. Just weeks ago, President Biden bypassed Congress for the second time in a
month to rush another arms shipment to Israel (Reuters, December 29, 2023), proving that when it comes to prioritizing certain foreign policies, 'rules' are merely suggestions. One might wonder if the Department of Justice has equally dedicated teams working on, say, charging human rights abusers in the Israeli military or holding officials accountable for alleged war crimes. Or perhaps
challenging the millions poured into Congress by lobbyists like AIPAC, which OpenSecrets.org reports spent over $4.3 million in lobbying in 2023 alone, influencing the very policies that enable such atrocities. But tuition aid for a few vulnerable students? That's where the line is drawn, apparently. Priorities, or lack thereof, are crystal clear.