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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

The Trump Administration's Health Research Cuts: A Setback for LGBTQ+ Health

The Trump administration recently made a controversial decision that has left many researchers and advocates for LGBTQ+ health in a state of uncertainty. They decided to cancel at least 68 grants focused on the health of gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals. These grants, which were awarded to

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Mar 25 2025POLITICS

Fighting for Venezuelan Rights in the U. S.

A big court battle is happening in San Francisco. Lawyers are fighting for Venezuelan immigrants. They want a judge to stop a plan that could kick out nearly 350, 000 people. These people are in the U. S. legally. They have something called Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This status lets people f

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

A Shift in U. S. Immigration Policy

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has made a significant move. It is ending legal protections for about 532, 000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. These individuals arrived in the U. S. since October 2022. They came with financial backers and received two-year permits to liv

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Mar 22 2025HEALTH

Caring for the Unseen: Pregnant Migrants' Fight for Healthcare in Canada

Pregnant migrants in Canada who lack insurance face a tough battle. They struggle to get the medical care they need. This is not just about money. It is also about the system and cultural barriers. These issues can hurt their health and emotional well-being. It can also affect their families. Many

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

The Mystery of the Venezuelan Flights to El Salvador

The US and El Salvador have been under scrutiny for their handling of Venezuelan migrants. The deportation of 238 Venezuelans from Texas to El Salvador has sparked controversy and legal battles. The US government claims these individuals are part of the Tren de Aragua drug cartel, a group the US h

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Mar 19 2025HEALTH

Mental Health Hurdles for African Migrants in Australia

The mental well-being of African migrants in Australia remains a bit of a mystery. Even though this community is growing, it hasn't received much attention from researchers. This is especially true when it comes to their mental health and how they access support services. There are some big questio

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Mar 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deportation Plan Grounded by Judge

A recent legal battle has put a halt to a controversial plan by the Trump administration. The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a wartime law, was set to be used for mass deportations of Venezuelan immigrants. This law allows the US to detain and remove people deemed a threat without following the usual le

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Mar 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Energy Grants in Limbo

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently made a surprising move. They decided to cancel $20 billion in grants. These grants were meant for climate and clean energy programs. The money was supposed to be used by eight different nonprofit organizations. They were chosen through the Greenhous

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Research in Jeopardy: Columbia's Medical Center Faces Funding Cuts

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are facing a tough situation. The federal government has decided to cut $400 million in funding. This move has led to the cancellation of 232 research grants. These grants were a big part of the center's research work. The National Institutes

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

New App Encourages Undocumented Migrants to Leave the US

A recent development in the US has seen a mobile application, originally designed to help migrants book asylum appointments, being repurposed. This app is now being used to encourage undocumented migrants to leave the country voluntarily. The app, now known as CBP Home, allows migrants to submit an

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