IMMIGRATION

Feb 08 2025CRIME

Welcome Back, Despite the Rules

In a surprising turn of events, a 28-year-old man from Mexico named Jonathan Chavez-Galarza pleaded guilty to a serious offense. Before all this, Chavez-Galarza had already been through the system. Back in 2018, he was convicted of a violent crime in Hennepin County. This was no small offense. He wa

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Guantánamo Bay: A Dark Spot for Refugees

Guantánamo bay isn't winning any popularity contests these days. It has always been used as a fortress for the government. Why do people flee their homes? They do this to escape persecution and fear. They were seen as criminals by many. They most likely had to do something terrible or they would

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Feb 08 2025CRIME

School Shooting in Sweden Leaves Community Reeling

Sweden is grappling with the aftermath of its first-ever school shooting, which occurred inside a adult education center. The incident was horrifying and the devastated community is still trying to come to terms with it. The school was a melting pot of cultures, with 30% of its students enrolled in

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Feb 07 2025POLITICS

Fear in the Classroom

Schools in the U. S. are facing a new challenge. Immigration raids are causing chaos. Kids are missing school and parents are scared. Teachers are trying to keep kids safe and calm. Some cities have strict immigration rules. Those places are fighting to keep schools open for everyone. In Ch

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

People Power: Protests Against New Administration Policies

Across the United States, people took to the streets to voice their disapproval of recent policy changes. In cities like Philadelphia and state capitols from Minnesota to Texas, protesters gathered to express their concerns. They didn't like the tougher stance on immigration, the reversal of transg

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Pressure mounts on GOP to decide on Trump's big plans

The Republican Party finds itself in hot water over its strategy. What's the best path toward delivering on Trump's top priorities and winning the Senate. The end of the year taxes will require a resolution soon. A divide exists between the House of Representatives and the Senate. To truly

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Journey Home

The White House's military transport plane flew hundreds of miles back to India with 104 Indian citizens aboard, in the middle of the night. These were not tourists or business travellers. They were migrants who had entered the United States illegally. The flight

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Colorado's Capitol Sees Massive Protests Against Trump and ICE

On a Wednesday afternoon, the Colorado State Capitol became a hub of activity as thousands of protesters gathered to voice their strong opposition to President Donald Trump and the actions of U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The day's events were sparked by a nationwide protest initi

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Feb 06 2025FINANCE

The Unexpected Pivot: How a Fintech Helped Immigrants During COVID

Technological startup Nova Credit was finally gaining traction in the financial world when COVID-19 hit. In 2020, Misha Esipov, the company's cofounder and CEO, found himself in a tough situation: Nova Credit designed a service that allowed immigrants to bring their credit history from other countri

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Big Talk from Trump and Bukele: Jailing American Criminals in El Salvador?

The idea of jailing American citizens in El Salvador sounds a lot like a far-fetched plot from a dime-store novel. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has a proposal. He wants to turn his country into a super-sized prison for Americans convicted of crimes. Turns out the image of a "megaprison" i

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