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How to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
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Kansas advocacy organizations offer strategy for curtailing waitlist for disability services
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WA Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order in preparation for potential ‘mass deportations’
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Farmworkers rally in Olympia amid federal court battle over wages
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Trump’s federal spending freeze puts WA domestic violence survivor services in jeopardy
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Chicago’s Immigrants Are Being Targeted By ICE. Here’s What You Can Do To Help
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Prospect of an Immigration Crackdown Leaves Some Chicago Neighborhoods Bracing
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Undercover sting exposes rampant housing discrimination across Chicago area, watchdog group says
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Chicago students gain life lessons through collaborative projects with artists
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As ICE expands its Colorado efforts, many without criminal records are caught in a wide net
By Allison Sherry and Ben Markus ·Apr. 7, 2025, 4:00 am Federal immigration officials said they would get the worst of the worst, “the dirtbags”, off of American streets after President Donald Trump was…
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Hundreds in D.C. rally for ‘trans dignity and justice’
‘We bow down to your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent’ Published on April 1, 2025 By Joe Reberkenny Before any visible signs of political protest or activism appeared in “America’s Front Yard,” the…
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New Chicago hospital program provides domestic violence survivors with 24/7 support, resources
By Suzanne Le Mignot Updated on: April 4, 2025 / 4:00 PM CDT The city of Chicago is partnering with the WINGS nonprofit to launch new program providing help to domestic…
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Central and Eastern Washington brace for possible Medicaid cuts
In the 4th District, represented by Republican Dan Newhouse, upward of 70% of those under 19 are enrolled in government-funded insurance programs. by Mai Hoang April 3, 2025 On March 19,…
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Seattle nonprofit faces federal funding cuts for citizenship services
ACRS said it was among many nonprofits nationwide whose funding was significantly cut due to the assumption that it served undocumented residents. Author: Brady Wakayama Published: 7:35 PM PDT April 8, 2025…
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office wants to close a hate crime loophole
House Bill 1052 in Olympia seeks to redefine hate crime laws after a trans couple was targeted by transphobic attacks in West Seattle. Author: Sharon Yoo Published: 11:10 PM PDT March 31,…
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WA lawmakers’ capital budgets boost housing, school & environment
by Laurel Demkovich March 31, 2025 In their proposals to fund statewide construction and upgrades over the next two years, Washington lawmakers are prioritizing projects focused on housing, education and the…
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How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off
Though the cost of living remains above the $20-plus pay floor, activists say raising wages has been a success and are pushing other cities to follow suit. by Nate Sanford March…
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Washington joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration for cutting billions in public health funding
Scott Greenstone April 01, 2025 / 10:46 am Washington state is among 24 states suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an effort to block…
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Fremont takes out ‘aiding and abetting encampment’ part out of city’s homeless camp ban
The Fremont City Council voted to revise their homeless camp ban, taking out the language that “anyone aiding or abetting” camps could be arrested. By Lauren Martinez Wednesday, March 19,…
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