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    Trans Youth: Supreme Court Ban & Mental Health Impact

    Trans Youth: Supreme Court Ban & Mental Health Impact

    Supreme Court's ban on gender-affirming care impacts trans youth mental health. Restrictions deny healthcare access, fueling discrimination and undermining trans rights. Activists fight for autonomy and inclusion.


    Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions on Birthright Citizenship

    Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions on Birthright Citizenship

    The Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, impacting birthright citizenship. Lower courts have 30 days to respond. CASA challenges Trump's policy, vowing to fight for children's rights and Fourteenth Amendment.


    Immigrant LGBTQ+ Issues: Acceptance, Mental Health, and Family

    Immigrant LGBTQ+ Issues: Acceptance, Mental Health, and Family

    Immigrant LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges including family acceptance, mental health issues, and discrimination. Community support and understanding are crucial for well-being and authentic living.


    FDA’s Secret Drug Loophole: Banned Factories Supply US

    FDA’s Secret Drug Loophole: Banned Factories Supply US

    ProPublica reveals FDA's loophole allowing over 150 drugs from banned factories with mold/filth to enter the US, raising safety concerns and potential patient harm.


    Caitlin Clark, WNBA, and Officiating Controversy

    Caitlin Clark, WNBA, and Officiating Controversy

    Caitlin Clark faces excessive physicality in WNBA games, sparking controversy and debate over officiating standards. The Fever seek protection as the league struggles to balance physicality and player safety.


    Quantum Computing, Crystals, & Consciousness: Bridging Science & Spirituality

    Quantum Computing, Crystals, & Consciousness: Bridging Science & Spirituality

    Explore quantum computing's power, crystal properties, gold's relevance, and the golden ratio. Dr. Bullard links science and spirituality through quantum physics, exploring consciousness and DNA's potential.


    Positive News: Environment, Health & Global Progress

    Positive News: Environment, Health & Global Progress

    Uplifting news: Gaza conflict, deep-sea mining pause, nightjar comeback, climate action, microfibre recycling, green cities, clean energy, river protection, and climate damage tax. Positive journalism supports wellbeing.


    Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: Asian American Communities Respond

    Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: Asian American Communities Respond

    Asian American groups condemn Trump's immigration crackdown, citing community damage, anxiety, and economic impact. Raids, deportations, and policy changes spark fear and resistance.


    NY Child Abuse Hotline: Anonymous Reports Banned After ProPublica Investigation

    NY Child Abuse Hotline: Anonymous Reports Banned After ProPublica Investigation

    New York bans anonymous child abuse hotline reports after a ProPublica probe revealed false claims led to invasive family investigations. The law aims to protect families and improve casework efficiency.


    Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: Fear Grips Korean American Communities

    Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: Fear Grips Korean American Communities

    Trump administration's immigration crackdown is sparking fear and anxiety within Korean American communities. Raids impact businesses, applications, and social tensions are rising.


    Korean Americans Condemn Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

    Korean Americans Condemn Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

    Korean American groups condemn Trump's immigration policies, citing community harm, business impact, and rising fear. Raids and rhetoric spark anxiety, delaying citizenship & chilling student visas.


    Farmworkers Fight ICE Raids: California Growers Unite!

    Farmworkers Fight ICE Raids: California Growers Unite!

    California farmers & communities unite to protect farmworkers from ICE raids after increased workplace apprehensions. Legal defense & community support are key to resisting fear tactics. $3.5B budget cuts impact immigrants.


    ProPublica Expands Local Reporting Network

    ProPublica Expands Local Reporting Network

    ProPublica launches a new call for proposals to expand its Local Reporting Network, aiming to partner with newsrooms in every state by 2029 for accountability journalism. Deadline: July 21.


    DOGE: Trump, Musk, and the Shadow Government

    DOGE: Trump, Musk, and the Shadow Government

    ProPublica investigation exposes Trump admin's DOGE group, revealing conflicts of interest, Musk's influence, and inexperienced staffers cutting crucial federal programs. AI-driven decisions raise concerns.


    Death Penalty in Maricopa: Justice, Secrecy, and Cost

    Death Penalty in Maricopa: Justice, Secrecy, and Cost

    ProPublica investigation reveals Maricopa County's death penalty process is opaque and costly, with questions about fairness and consistency raised by experts, jurors, and families.


    VA Contracts: Lawmakers Demand Transparency After ProPublica’s AI Investigation

    VA Contracts: Lawmakers Demand Transparency After ProPublica’s AI Investigation

    Lawmakers demand VA transparency on contract cancellations after ProPublica's report on error-prone AI use. Concerns raised about veteran care and transparency within the Trump administration.


    ICE’s 287(g) Program: Expansion, Controversy, and Impact

    ICE’s 287(g) Program: Expansion, Controversy, and Impact

    ICE's 287(g) program expands, deputizing local police for immigration enforcement. Critics cite racial profiling, eroded trust, and civil rights concerns. Program's growth and impact raise significant questions.


    Remittance Tax Impact: Global Poverty and Economic Concerns

    Remittance Tax Impact: Global Poverty and Economic Concerns

    A proposed remittance tax could significantly harm the world's poorest, impacting nations more than aid cuts. It raises fraud risks, threatens economies, and may violate the Commerce Clause.


    Trump Admin & Counterterrorism: Fugate’s Rise & DHS Shift

    Trump Admin & Counterterrorism: Fugate’s Rise & DHS Shift

    Trump administration shifts counterterrorism resources to immigration, appointing inexperienced Fugate to DHS. Critics fear weakened efforts against domestic extremism amid rising threats.


    Texas E-Verify Debate: Immigration, Labor, and GOP Conflict

    Texas E-Verify Debate: Immigration, Labor, and GOP Conflict

    Texas GOP faces conflict over E-Verify mandate. Pro-business factions clash with hardliners on immigration. The debate impacts labor supply, economy, and political prospects in Texas.


    Indochina Migration Act: Georgia’s Refugee Stories

    Indochina Migration Act: Georgia’s Refugee Stories

    Georgia commemorates 50th anniversary of the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act. Hear stories of resilience from Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese refugees who found home and opportunity in Georgia.


    VA Contract Cuts: AI Missteps & Trump’s Impact

    VA Contract Cuts: AI Missteps & Trump’s Impact

    ProPublica reveals how the Trump administration used flawed AI to cut VA contracts, jeopardizing veterans' care. Experts criticize the tool's errors and lack of transparency. Automation & Healthcare.


    AAPI Hate: Rising Incidents & Underreporting

    AAPI Hate: Rising Incidents & Underreporting

    AAPI adults face rising hate incidents (53%), often intersectional. Underreporting is high (65% due to perceived insignificance). Harassment & discrimination are common. Western states show more sharing.


    Bean Detention Center Controversy: ProPublica Investigation

    Bean Detention Center Controversy: ProPublica Investigation

    Richard Bean's departure from the Bean Detention Center follows a ProPublica probe into mismanagement, abuse, and staff dismissal. Investigations of juvenile justice, sexual misconduct and fraud are ongoing.