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Farmworkers rally in Olympia amid federal court battle over wages
Familias Unidas por la Justicia, a WA migrant workers’ union, is involved in an ongoing lawsuit with the Department of Labor over a shift to hourly pay. by Farah Eltohamy / January…
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Trump says he wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza and move Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt
Trump also confirmed he had instructed the military to resume shipments of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, which had been paused over concerns about civilian casualties. Jan. 26, 2025, 8:38 AM…
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Atomic scientists adjust ‘Doomsday Clock’ closer than ever to midnight
By Will Dunham January 30, 2025 4:56 AM CST WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved their “Doomsday Clock” closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear…
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Prospect of an Immigration Crackdown Leaves Some Chicago Neighborhoods Bracing
Activists are holding meetings to advise people about their legal rights and families have been drafting powers of attorney. By Ernesto Londoño and Julie Bosman Jan. 21, 2025 Reports that the Trump administration might…
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What happens to people with disabilities in natural disasters?
At least three disabled people have died in the L.A. fires. Research shows people with disabilities are up to four times more likely to die in natural disasters. Jan. 21,…
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As President Trump declares a border emergency on Day 1, California’s targeted immigrants lie low
by Wendy Fry January 20, 2025 In summary Along the California-Mexico border, immigrants at risk of deportation are seeking to live undetected through an unprecedented crackdown. But a returning President Trump…
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Trump wants to deport immigrants accused of crimes. California sheriffs could make that easy
by Nigel Duara and Tomas Apodaca January 20, 2025 In summary President Donald Trump wants to deport undocumented immigrants arrested on suspicion of various crimes. That could put sheriffs overseeing California jails in…
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Deportations take place in Arizona on President Trump’s first full day in office
Deportations have been happening regularly at the DeConcini Port of Entry since June, and Trump now promises to remove ‘millions’ By: Adam Klepp Posted 5:33 PM, Jan 21, 2025 To watch video…
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Biden forgives student loans for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total to 5 million
By Kanishka Singh January 13, 2025 2:20 PM CST WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Monday his administration would cancel student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers,…
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