America Bombs Houthis’ Weapons Depot

Written by Daniel Mercado

A Houthi weapon Depot in Yemen has been the target of multiple American airstrikes. According to a CNN article, 5 underground Houthi arsenals have been bombed by US Airforce and US Navy B-2 stealth bombers. [1] These strikes were approved by President Joe Biden as a way to diminish war making capacities of the Houthis.

Secretary of Defense Llyod Austin stated that, “U.S. forces targeted several of the Houthis' underground facilities housing various weapons components of types that the Houthis have used to target civilian and military vessels throughout the region.” [2]

The US has previously conducted an airstrike against the Houthis back on the fourth of this month, destroying “weapons systems, bases and other equipment” according to an AP article. [3]

Comments

Faculty Petition Vote of No Confidence in Chancellor and CFO: Ask Everyone to Weigh In

Faculty Senate has drafted a petition of no confidence in Chancellor Doug Girod and CFO Jeff DeWitt for their refusal to negotiate with the UAKU. They asking everyone at KU, including staff, faculty, students, and even alumni, to weigh in.

Against Salting: How YDSA Can Do More for Workers

The tactic of salting industries with union workers was a topic of heavy debate at the latest YDSA conference. It stems from a misunderstanding about what the working class is and limits the organizational power of the YDSA by allienating workers from their own condition.

A Cinematic Disaster of Epic Proportions: Iron Lung's Double Feature

Have you seen Markiplier’s new movie? This article isn’t about that. Not quite, at least. The double feature after the film was quite the politcal scare.

EXCLUSIVE: Read the Full Group Chats Spurring the KU Senate Scandal

The Weekly Rose has received transcripts of two group chats implicated in the ongoing KU Student Senate drama relating to allegations of collusion by members of the Required Student Fee Committee. Is it still a ‘nothing burger’?

KU Chancellor Threatens to Circumvent UAKU Contract Negotiations

KU management sent a letter outlining their intention to end negotiations and enter a period of forced mediation if the Union does not agree to their 1% raise proposal in 7 days. Rather than meet with the Union face-to-face, admin has chosen to strongarm their way through the process, without even giving UAKU an opportunity to respond.

OP-ED: Impeachment Was a Move to Consolidate Power Ahead of Senate Elections

I will not otherwise continue to serve under an administration that governs through intimidation, manipulation, and bad-faith tactics. I will also be stepping away from Student Senate for the foreseeable future, as the conduct displayed by prospective candidates and current leadership has contributed to an atmosphere of dysfunction that I refuse to legitimize through continued participation.

The Weekly Rose

Search This Blog