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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

Homelessness Surges in the US: What's Going Wrong?

In the United States, the number of homeless people has risen by 18% this year. This is mainly because many people can't afford decent housing. Natural disasters and a wave of migrants in big cities have also played a part. The government did a count in January and found over 770, 000 homeless peopl

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

Scary Night for Two Venezuelan Immigrants in Denver Suburb

In a troubling incident, a man and a woman from Venezuela were brutally attacked in their apartment by a group of armed people. The police chief of Aurora, a city near Denver, stated that the attack, which involved binding, hitting with guns, and stabbing, lasted for about five hours. The victims we

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Dec 17 2024EDUCATION

Sartell Schools Score Big with Education Grants

In the heart of Minnesota, the Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation (SSEF) has dished out over $26, 000 in grants to five schools in the Sartell area. This isn't just pocket change; it's a significant boost to local education. The funds were distributed to support various innovative projects. Fo

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Stopping the DEI Spending Train

President Biden's Education Department spent over a billion dollars in the past four years on grants for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These funds were used for hiring, programs, and training, all aimed at advancing a divisive ideology. A new report shows that $489 milli

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Preparing for the Unknown: Texas Immigrants Plan for Deportation

In the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, undocumented immigrants are being urged to prepare for possible deportation. Joaquin Garcia, director of community organizing for La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), recently advised a group of immigrants to have a plan in place. This plan should include who will pi

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Biden's Blunders: Rethinking Foreign Policy and Panic at the Pentagon

Let's talk about President Biden's recent claims. He said that Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia are weaker now than when he took office. But hold on a second. Iran and Hezbollah are still attacking Israel, and Russia invaded Ukraine. It's only because Israel didn't listen to Biden's advice to go easy tha

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Health Safeguards for Detained Immigrant Kids at Risk

You know how sometimes things are put in place to protect people, like safety rules in a playground? Well, there was this special system to keep children safe who are held at the border. It started two years ago after some sad events. This system told border officials how to care for the kids, like

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

U. S. Education Department's Spending on DEI: $1 Billion Since 2021

The U. S. Department of Education has spent over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021. Researchers found that $490 million went to DEI hiring, $343 million to DEI programming, and $170 million to DEI-related mental health services. This spending has benefited u

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

How Indian Groups Protect Migrant Workers Abroad

India has a massive labor force working overseas in low-paying jobs. Unfortunately, these workers often lack proper rights and protections due to weak rules both globally and within India. Civil society groups in India are stepping up to change this. They are using various strategies to promote thes

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Dec 03 2024BUSINESS

The Impact of Migrant Workers' Job Choices on Their Families' Well-being

In recent years, China has been promoting entrepreneurship and innovation among migrant workers. This has led many to consider starting businesses in their hometowns or moving back to their registered communities for work. But does this choice affect their families' living standards? Let's dive into

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