Portland has been the stage for a series of protests, with the latest being a unique World Naked Bike Ride. This event, held on Sunday, saw hundreds of people taking to the streets on their bikes, some in the nude, to protest against what they see as the militarization of their city. The protests in Portland have been ongoing for months, with a focus on the U. S. Im...
This past week, the U. S. saw a mix of international peace efforts and domestic political chaos. President Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza, which many hope will lead to lasting peace. However, back home, the political scene was far from peaceful. The government shutdown continued, causing confusion and hardship for federal workers. Meanwhile, the president's push...
In Minnesota, leaders are taking a stand for science and public health. Governor Tim Walz and his wife recently got their COVID-19 and flu shots in public. This is a big deal because it shows they trust science and want to protect everyone's health. Meanwhile, some people still spread false information about vaccines. They think they know more than doctors, but they ...
The federal government has a new plan to encourage unaccompanied migrant children to leave the United States. They are offering $2, 500 to minors aged 14 and older to return to their home countries. This offer is available to children from countries other than Mexico who are currently in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The idea behind this plan...
The Trump administration has a new plan. They want to give money to unaccompanied migrant children to leave the U. S. This is not a new idea. Before, they offered $1, 000 to adults. Now, they are offering $2, 500 to kids who are 14 or older. This offer is not for everyone. Kids from Mexico cannot get this money. But other kids can. If they agree to leave the U. S. ,...
The U. S. government has recently made significant changes to its visa system. The H-1B visa, which allows companies to hire skilled foreign workers, now comes with a much higher price tag. The fee has jumped from $2, 000 to $5, 000 to a staggering $100, 000. This change has sparked debates about its legality and practicality. Critics argue that the president does no...
The U. S. Supreme Court is looking at a big question: Should everyone born in the U. S. automatically be a citizen? Right now, the 14th Amendment says yes, but some want to change that. If the Supreme Court says no, things could get complicated. Kids born to parents who aren't citizens might not get citizenship right away. They could have to go through a long proces...
In Portland, Maine, a regular school morning turned into a nightmare. A parent was taken away by ICE right in front of their child's school. This happened on the school's access road, where kids, parents, and teachers all saw it. It was a shock to everyone, especially the kids. After this happened, many families were too scared to send their kids to school the next ...
California has taken a bold step by becoming the first state to ban most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces during official duties. This move comes after recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, where federal agents wore masks while making mass arrests, sparking days of protest and leading to the deployment of Na...
The Trump administration is once again at the supreme court's doorstep, this time seeking to end protections for Venezuelans living in the US. The request comes after a federal judge ruled that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, overstepped her authority by trying to end these protections, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS is a humanitarian p...