Category: US Politics
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DACA Program and Student Loan Plan Face Legal Obsticles DACA Program and Student Loan Plan Face Legal Obsticles
US Politics October 23, 2022

DACA Program and Student Loan Plan Face Legal Obsticles

Last week, a judge's blockade of President Joe Biden's plan to eliminate ... more

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José Huizar: Is There Room for Second Chances? José Huizar: Is There Room for Second Chances?
Latinos October 7, 2024

José Huizar: Is There Room for Second Chances?

The famous therapist Gabor Maté says that one of the problems of ... more

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Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans
US Politics October 5, 2023

Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans

A progressive US congressman from Texas has asked his legislative colleagues to ... more

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Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights
US Politics December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights

Former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr., who died on December 29, ... more

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Jared and Ivanka swear they have no intention of helping reelect Trump Jared and Ivanka swear they have no intention of helping reelect Trump
US Politics November 16, 2022

Jared and Ivanka swear they have no intention of helping reelect Trump

Donald Trump would lose the presence of his daughter, Ivanka Trump would ... more

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Janice Hahn: Four years full of challenges Janice Hahn: Four years full of challenges
LA December 3, 2024

Janice Hahn: Four years full of challenges

Janice Hahn sworn in for final term as LA County supervisor. These ... more

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“It’s not just mass incarceration. We have a system of mass criminalization” “It’s not just mass incarceration. We have a system of mass criminalization”
US Politics September 17, 2022

“It’s not just mass incarceration. We have a system of mass criminalization”

An estimated 70 million US residents, nearly one in three adults, has ... more

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It took about 109 years in Los Angeles for women to become the majority on the City Council. It took about 109 years in Los Angeles for women to become the majority on the City Council.
US Politics December 11, 2024

It took about 109 years in Los Angeles for women to become the majority on the City Council.

With Ysabel Jurado's swearing-in, the City Council's composition is now 8 women ... more

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Is Trump a Bad Guy — or Is He Ill? Is Trump a Bad Guy — or Is He Ill?
Latinos July 22, 2025

Is Trump a Bad Guy — or Is He Ill?

 “Father Greg suggests replacing snap moral judgments with a simpler question — ... more

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Is California Ready to Lead the Nation in Science? New Bill Aims to Fill Federal Gaps Is California Ready to Lead the Nation in Science? New Bill Aims to Fill Federal Gaps
US Politics March 29, 2025

Is California Ready to Lead the Nation in Science? New Bill Aims to Fill Federal Gaps

Senator Scott Wiener pushes for a state-run research agency to counter federal ... more

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Aide Castro: “Many of Those People in Political Positions Stay Silent, I Speak Up” Aide Castro: “Many of Those People in Political Positions Stay Silent, I Speak Up”
Community November 16, 2024

Aide Castro: “Many of Those People in Political Positions Stay Silent, I Speak Up”

In the realm of politics, Aide's candid approach and fearlessness set her ... more

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International Nelson Mandela Day: 10 powerful quotes International Nelson Mandela Day: 10 powerful quotes
US Politics July 18, 2023

International Nelson Mandela Day: 10 powerful quotes

International Nelson Mandela Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of ... more

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Inside Mexico’s border troop deployment following Trump’s tariff threats Inside Mexico’s border troop deployment following Trump’s tariff threats
US Politics February 21, 2025

Inside Mexico’s border troop deployment following Trump’s tariff threats

More than 2,500 Mexican troops, from the states of Tlaxcala, Durango, Yucatán ... more

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Initiative to name drug traffickers as terrorists Initiative to name drug traffickers as terrorists
US Politics March 15, 2023

Initiative to name drug traffickers as terrorists

The U.S. should label Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, said ... more

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Initiative seeks to legitimize psychedelic drugs against anxiety Initiative seeks to legitimize psychedelic drugs against anxiety
Mental Health February 28, 2023

Initiative seeks to legitimize psychedelic drugs against anxiety

State Sen. Scott Wiener aims to decriminalize a variety of plant-based psychedelic ... more

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In the Land of the Free… A Growing Push for Military Involvement in Civilian Policing In the Land of the Free… A Growing Push for Military Involvement in Civilian Policing
Justice August 4, 2025

In the Land of the Free… A Growing Push for Military Involvement in Civilian Policing

New reporting based on a leaked briefing memo from a recent meeting ... more

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In July, the law that sealed the criminal records in California goes into effect In July, the law that sealed the criminal records in California goes into effect
US Politics November 30, 2022

In July, the law that sealed the criminal records in California goes into effect

California lawyers approved one of the most far-reaching criminal justice reform measures ... more