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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Black Women Reevaluate Their Role in US Politics

When Donald Trump won re-election, many Black women felt disheartened and started rethinking their roles as political organizers. These women have historically been at the forefront of social and political change in the US, but after Trump's victory, some are considering taking a step back. They've

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Get Ready, Trump's Back: What Immigrants and Communities Need to Know

Being an immigration lawyer, I've seen it all under Trump's first term. From airports to churches, we've fought back. But day one of Trump's return is just around the corner. We can't wait for that day. The first Trump term was tough. Immigrant activists led the fight, but they paid a heavy price.

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Nov 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Casa Bonita Workers Unite: A Big Step for Entertainment Staff

You know Casa Bonita, the famous pink palace where you can enjoy a meal and a show? Well, something big happened there recently. The entertainment staff, like cliff divers and magicians, decided to form a union. This means they'll work together to improve their workplace. They want a safer and faire

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Ditches 'Woke' Teaching Guidelines in Settlement

In a recent settlement, Pennsylvania's education department waved goodbye to its controversial 'woke' teaching guidelines. These guidelines, part of the 'Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education Program Framework', had schools teaching students to question power structures and disrupt harmful pr

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Why Nancy Mace’s Bathroom Bill is More About Headlines Than Help

Imagine you're in a school or a workplace, and you have to use the bathroom. Now, think about how difficult that might be if you were transgender. This is the reality for many trans people, and it's a problem that Congress is debating right now. Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina has propo

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Kids' Rights: Where We Stand and Where We Fall Short

Although many countries, including Ireland, have agreed to follow the United Nations' rules for children's rights, there's still a long way to go before these rules are fully put into practice. Some big problems that haven't gone away include kids living in poverty, not having good healthcare, and n

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Sports Streaming: The New Game in Town

For decades, sports teams relied on cable deals to broadcast their games. But with the rise of streaming, teams are now exploring new ways to reach fans directly. The Utah Jazz, for instance, had a long-standing cable deal but had to pivot to streaming when their cable channel shut down. They turned

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Renting in America: Can It Be Better?

Renting might sound like a bad thing in America, but it's a different story in places like Germany and Japan. There, about half of people rent their homes. Renting has its perks too, like no big upfront payments or surprise fixes. But in America, especially in big cities, renting is tough. In Boston

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trans New Congresswoman Speaks Up on Capitol Bathroom Ban

Sarah McBride, the soon-to-be congresswoman and the first openly transgender person elected to the US House of Representatives, recently shared her thoughts on the House's decision to ban trans people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity on Capitol Hill. This rule was announced by H

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Rafa Nadal's Amazing Tennis Journey Comes to an End

At 38 years old, the legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal has decided to hang up his racquet after an incredible 23-year career. It all began in 2004, and Nadal quickly made a name for himself, especially on clay courts, where he earned an impressive 14 French Open titles. Throughout his career, he

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