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Alex Padilla, a Validation of Latino Power in the US Alex Padilla, a Validation of Latino Power in the US
Politics November 14, 2022

Alex Padilla, a Validation of Latino Power in the US

After so many setbacks among Latino politicians in California, Alex Padilla's triumph ... more

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Americans are split over the state of the American dream Americans are split over the state of the American dream
Politics July 9, 2024

Americans are split over the state of the American dream

“The American dream” is a century-old phrase used to describe the idea ... more

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No, Haitian migrants are not eating dogs. The migration crisis they are facing is real No, Haitian migrants are not eating dogs. The migration crisis they are facing is real
Immigration September 17, 2024

No, Haitian migrants are not eating dogs. The migration crisis they are facing is real

The latest furor in the United States is over whether Haitian migrants ... more

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Trump, the presidency or prison  Trump, the presidency or prison 
Politics November 5, 2024

Trump, the presidency or prison 

Former President Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on his 34 felony ... more

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Kamala’s Comeback or California’s Mistake? Inside Her Quiet Bid for Governor Kamala’s Comeback or California’s Mistake? Inside Her Quiet Bid for Governor
Politics April 15, 2025

Kamala’s Comeback or California’s Mistake? Inside Her Quiet Bid for Governor

Political elites stay silent as Harris eyes a return to power — ... more

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Meta’s New California Super PAC Sparks Backlash Over Push for Weaker AI Regulations Meta’s New California Super PAC Sparks Backlash Over Push for Weaker AI Regulations
Politics August 27, 2025

Meta’s New California Super PAC Sparks Backlash Over Push for Weaker AI Regulations

Tech giant’s pro-AI political fund draws criticism from California lawmakers, Attorney General ... more

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So far L.A. has avoided a crisis derived from the wave of migrants arriving in the U.S. So far L.A. has avoided a crisis derived from the wave of migrants arriving in the U.S.
Immigration September 26, 2023

So far L.A. has avoided a crisis derived from the wave of migrants arriving in the U.S.

Texas has since made L.A., the nation's second largest city, a regular ... more

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Politicians forget the “Dreamers” in the immigration debate Politicians forget the “Dreamers” in the immigration debate
DACA February 12, 2024

Politicians forget the “Dreamers” in the immigration debate

Young undocumented immigrants known as "Dreamers" once had the political leverage to ... more

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In some countries, immigration accounted for all population growth between 2000 and 2020 In some countries, immigration accounted for all population growth between 2000 and 2020
Immigration July 12, 2024

In some countries, immigration accounted for all population growth between 2000 and 2020

The global population ballooned by about 1.7 billion people between 2000 and ... more

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Climate change and migration: More border crossings expected Climate change and migration: More border crossings expected
Immigration November 11, 2024

Climate change and migration: More border crossings expected

Extreme weather is contributing to undocumented border crossings between Mexico and the ... more

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Trump’s “Self-Deportation” App: A Political Move or Practical Solution? Trump’s “Self-Deportation” App: A Political Move or Practical Solution?
Immigration March 10, 2025

Trump’s “Self-Deportation” App: A Political Move or Practical Solution?

The Trump administration has introduced a completely revamped mobile application, formerly used ... more

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Trans and Non-Binary Immigrants Left in Limbo as USCIS Eliminates Gender “X” Option Trans and Non-Binary Immigrants Left in Limbo as USCIS Eliminates Gender “X” Option
Immigration April 5, 2025

Trans and Non-Binary Immigrants Left in Limbo as USCIS Eliminates Gender “X” Option

New federal rules force all applicants into male/female categories—regardless of identity. The United ... 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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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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Fentanyl deaths on the rise among adolescents due to the spread of counterfeit pills Fentanyl deaths on the rise among adolescents due to the spread of counterfeit pills
Crime September 30, 2022

Fentanyl deaths on the rise among adolescents due to the spread of counterfeit pills

The number of adolescents, aged 14 to 18, who died from an ... more

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Cameras on California Roads Could help with pedestrians deaths Cameras on California Roads Could help with pedestrians deaths
USA August 15, 2023

Cameras on California Roads Could help with pedestrians deaths

Far too many pedestrians are dying on California’s streets. Pedestrian deaths have been ... more

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Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first
USA August 28, 2023

Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first

Simone Biles is not going to explain herself. Part of this is ... more

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Gun Ownership in the U.S.: Insights from a Pew Research Center Survey Gun Ownership in the U.S.: Insights from a Pew Research Center Survey
USA September 14, 2023

Gun Ownership in the U.S.: Insights from a Pew Research Center Survey

Guns are deeply ingrained in American society and the nation’s political debates. The ... more