The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 goes to a brave and committed champion of peace to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to Maria Corina machado. She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for our struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.As the leader of the democratic forc ...

Activist Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela" https://t.co/786fVMTEsD https://t.co/mJzbJHeP6b ...

Government Shutdown Impact - The Congressional Budget Office estimates roughly 750,000 federal workers will be furloughed due to the government shutdown [1] - A previous government shutdown lasted 34 days [14] Political Stance - The Trump administration views the shutdown as an opportunity to permanently reduce the size of the government [5] - Accusations that the administration is using the shutdown as a tactic similar to dictators and authoritarians [10][11] - The administration is accused of undermining civil rights protections, climate research, and consumer financial protection [7] Federal Workers' Response - Federal workers are ready to fight against the administration's direction [14] - Federal workers are encouraged to share their stories and organize to raise public awareness [17][18] - Resources, including zero-interest loans from credit unions and community organizations, are available for furloughed federal workers [16] Public Interest - Concerns that the shutdown and potential program cuts will disproportionately affect vulnerable populations who rely on social security, Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP benefits [13] - The public is encouraged to support federal workers through savepubservices.com [18]