• about-immigration
• about-Donald-Trump
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Written by DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press

Published: 13 January 2025

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From immigration to education to transgender rights, a red-state blue-state divide has become common.

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Written by Jon Keeley University of California, Los Angeles

Published: 13 January 2025

 

A research ecologist in California with the U.S. Geological Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like the Santa Ana winds in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous fire risk.

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Written by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Published: 13 January 2025

 

Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes — signaling that they will try and find spots to work with President-elect Donald Trump while simultaneously trying to block much of his agenda. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and most other Democrats voted to proceed with the legislation

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Published: 10 January 2025

Recipients of its Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) Business Supportive Grant 

- Grant Recipients Spotlighted at the Black Chamber of Arizona's 26th Anniversary Gala -

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Written by BILL BARROW Associated Press

Published: 09 January 2025

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Carter was a governor, president and humanitarian who climbed the political ladder with calculated moderation, while still using his most powerful platforms to break down racial barriers and advance human rights.

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Written by BILL BARROW Associated Press

Published: 09 January 2025

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The dual funerals Thursday conclude six days of national funeral rites for the 39th president who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100.

• about-gender-discrimination
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• US Air Force

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Written by ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer

Published: 08 January 2025

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The lawsuit relies on extensive witness testimony released by Air Force investigative board that the trainer had been “hazing” Stephanie Cosme on the day of her death, and had previously faced workforce complaints of gender and racial discrimination.

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Written by DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer

Published: 07 January 2025

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McDonald’s is the latest company to shift its tactics in the wake of the 2023 ruling and a conservative backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Walmart, John Deere, and other corporations have also rolled back their DEI initiatives.

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Written by Olivia Harvey

Published: 07 January 2025

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start is a changemaker for all communities. Child by child, family by family, the seeds that are sowed continue to blossom as they stretch higher and higher toward the sunshine.

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Written by Stacy M. Brown

Published: 07 January 2025

Vice President Kamala Harris (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) 

The Biden-Harris Administration has also implemented broader reforms to address the root causes of medical debt, including enforcing requirements for tax-exempt hospitals to provide financial assistance, simplifying debt forgiveness processes for veterans, and protecting consumers from surprise medical bills.