A citywide power outage struck Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, due to an unspecified accident, according to the local utility company Nukissiorfiit. Emergency generators are being deployed to restore power. The Greenland Police have indicated potential disruptions to phone lines and advised residents to seek assistance at local stations if needed. The outage, which may impact approximately 19,000 residents, follows recent guidance issued on preparing for prolonged power disruptions.
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In response to an ICE surge in Minnesota, community leaders, faith leaders, and labor unions organized a “Day of Truth & Freedom” protest, featuring a “no work, no school, no shopping” blackout. The protest, spurred by the killing of an unarmed woman by a federal immigration officer, demands ICE’s removal from Minnesota, accountability for the officer, an end to ICE funding, and investigations into human rights violations. Hundreds of businesses and cultural institutions closed in solidarity, with thousands expected to participate in the action despite dangerously cold weather. The University of Minnesota’s labor unions called for the university system to shutdown to allow students and workers to participate. The Department of Homeland Security responded that they have made over 3,000 arrests in the state over the last six weeks.
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A petition initiated by Blackout The System, in partnership with American Opposition, calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump has garnered over 90,000 signatures, citing concerns of “greed, corruption,” and violations of the U.S. Constitution. The petition claims Trump’s policies have negatively impacted the economy and threatened the rights and well-being of the American people, including vulnerable groups. This effort comes amidst previous impeachment threats and growing discontent over Trump’s actions. While the petition highlights serious issues, it is unlikely to lead to impeachment given the current political landscape.
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John Q. Hosedrinker