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Labor Shortage Hits Construction Hard; Demand for Latino Workers Surges Labor Shortage Hits Construction Hard; Demand for Latino Workers Surges
Economy July 29, 2025

Labor Shortage Hits Construction Hard; Demand for Latino Workers Surges

Under a broiling Alabama sky a frustrated Robby Robertson, a construction site ... more

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LAPD reports fewer ICE requests to detain immigrants in 2024 LAPD reports fewer ICE requests to detain immigrants in 2024
Immigration May 8, 2025

LAPD reports fewer ICE requests to detain immigrants in 2024

The Los Angeles Police Department received 201 fewer detainer requests from U.S. ... more

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Food Stamps Are Back — But Millions May Lose Access Forever Food Stamps Are Back — But Millions May Lose Access Forever
Economy November 18, 2025

Food Stamps Are Back — But Millions May Lose Access Forever

Millions of Americans welcomed the end of the government shutdown — and ... more

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New Study: Millions of Americans Trapped in Credit Card Debt Cycles New Study: Millions of Americans Trapped in Credit Card Debt Cycles
Economy March 18, 2026

New Study: Millions of Americans Trapped in Credit Card Debt Cycles

US President Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his 2024 campaign to temporarily ... more

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Immigration Crackdown Under Trump Slowed Projects and Inflated Costs Immigration Crackdown Under Trump Slowed Projects and Inflated Costs
Immigration October 17, 2025

Immigration Crackdown Under Trump Slowed Projects and Inflated Costs

Economic uncertainty has halted the hiring plans of many U.S. businesses, but ... more

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This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032 This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032
Economy June 29, 2026

This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032

The latest Trustees Report says the retirement trust fund could run short ... more

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Trump Purges Nearly 100 “Too Liberal” Judges Trump Purges Nearly 100 “Too Liberal” Judges
Immigration December 21, 2025

Trump Purges Nearly 100 “Too Liberal” Judges

The fired immigration judge approved asylum at rates that diverged from Trump-era ... more

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Latino Californians: The Economic Question Latino Californians: The Economic Question
California October 8, 2026

Latino Californians: The Economic Question

California’s Latino workers are a huge part of the state’s economy. But ... more

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A Year of Terror: How ICE Became the Sharp Edge of Trump’s Immigration Agenda A Year of Terror: How ICE Became the Sharp Edge of Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Immigration January 19, 2026

A Year of Terror: How ICE Became the Sharp Edge of Trump’s Immigration Agenda

Masked federal agents, mass arrests, and mounting protests expose the human cost ... more

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Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles
Immigration February 6, 2026

Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles

The championship team’s decision reignites tensions between sports tradition, politics, and the ... more

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Thursday afternoon is the worst time to hit the road over Labor Day weekend Thursday afternoon is the worst time to hit the road over Labor Day weekend
Labor August 30, 2023

Thursday afternoon is the worst time to hit the road over Labor Day weekend

The Thursday afternoon before Labor Day is projected to be the busiest ... more

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If the U.S. Expands the War With Iran, Could Undocumented Immigrants Be Drafted? What the Law Says If the U.S. Expands the War With Iran, Could Undocumented Immigrants Be Drafted? What the Law Says
Immigration March 14, 2026

If the U.S. Expands the War With Iran, Could Undocumented Immigrants Be Drafted? What the Law Says

Rising tensions with Iran are reviving questions about the military draft — ... more

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FAST FOOD: Long Work Hours, Low Salaries, and Many Persecuted for Their Immigration Status FAST FOOD: Long Work Hours, Low Salaries, and Many Persecuted for Their Immigration Status
Food January 27, 2025

FAST FOOD: Long Work Hours, Low Salaries, and Many Persecuted for Their Immigration Status

Fast food workers push for wage hikes. Millions of fast food workers ... more

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Deaths in Immigration Detention Surge to 22-Year High, Doctors Warn Deaths in Immigration Detention Surge to 22-Year High, Doctors Warn
Immigration April 16, 2026

Deaths in Immigration Detention Surge to 22-Year High, Doctors Warn

ICE detainee deaths are rising to their highest levels in decades, with ... more

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California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges
California July 7, 2026

California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges

As California’s agricultural economy grows, farmworkers face rising risks from extreme heat, ... more

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New Trump Green Card Rule Could Force Thousands in California to Leave the U.S. New Trump Green Card Rule Could Force Thousands in California to Leave the U.S.
Cover Story May 23, 2026

New Trump Green Card Rule Could Force Thousands in California to Leave the U.S.

The policy change could reshape how immigrants, international workers, and mixed-status families ... more

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Loneliness Poses Risks as Deadly as Smoking Loneliness Poses Risks as Deadly as Smoking
Mental Health May 3, 2023

Loneliness Poses Risks as Deadly as Smoking

    Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking ... more

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