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Latinos Disproportionately Hit By Trump Deportations

As Trump’s second administration realizes its promises of mass deportation, nonwhite and especially Latino immigrants are bearing the brunt.

Trump’s Inauguration—Why Liberty and Justice ‘Isn’t for All’

As a Black woman living in the red state of Texas, it is hard for me to see this transition as anything but a step back.

How One LA School is Supporting Students Amid Deportation Fears

Staff at Academia Avance in LA's Highland Park neighborhood are leveraging relationships with immigrants’ rights groups to support students amid heightened fears of deportation.

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Destino apocalíptico: el mensaje contradictorio de la Biblia sobre los migrantes

Americans opposed to immigration have long drawn from language in the Book of Revelation to depict immigrants as the "enemies of God."

Biden to Apologize for US Role in Indian Boarding Schools

Biden is scheduled to travel to the Gila River Indian Community on Oct. 25, his first visit to tribal lands as president, where he will deliver his remarks.

New Study Highlights Pervasive Barriers to Voting for Native Communities

Long distances, limited transportation and restrictive voter ID laws are among some of the barriers Native voters continue to face.

The White House Celebrates Diwali!

President Joe Biden celebrated the contributions of South Asian American immigrants at the White House Diwali celebration.

White House AANHPI Commission Shuttered By Executive Order

The White House Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Commission was a key bridge connecting the community to federal resources.

Critics Attack Biden for Saying DNC Gaza Protesters ‘Have a Point’

By Ron Kampeas/the Jewish Telegraphic Agency In the face of right-wing criticism, Joe Biden’s pro-Israel backers said they aren’t concerned after he said pro-Palestinian protesters...

Competing or Coordinated Interests Behind Assad’s Fall in Syria?

As questions turn to concerns over the current power vacuum in Syria, there is also growing speculation around what allowed for the regime's rapid downfall.

Two San Diego County Activists Win $50,000 Social Justice Awards

The deadline for nominations for the 2025 cycle is December 31, 2024.

What Part of ‘Illegal’ Don’t You Understand?

America has embraced undocumented immigrants for decades, because it needs their labor. Can we turn our backs on them now, uprooting millions of lives?

Fremont City Council Passes Measure Criminalizing Homelessness

On a 6-1 vote, the Fremont City Council Feb. 11 declared homelessness a misdemeanor crime, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine.

My Dad’s Champorado Isn’t ‘Authentic,’ and That’s OK

For one young Filipina, learning that her father's cherished recipe isn't exactly "authentic" leads to insights about the immigrant experience.

California MENA Coalition Responds to Assembly Rejection of Racial Inclusion Bill

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee’s last week suspended a racial inclusion bill that would have officially recognized people of MENA descent.

Day of the Dead Festivities Lead to Cultural Rediscovery

At a Dia de los Muertos celebration, a writer begins to understand his own Chinese tradition of Tomb Sweeping Day.

Swastikas Found on Ukrainian Flags in San Francisco Bay Area

The Mill Valley Police Department in Northern California's Marin County reported recent incidents of vandalism in which someone spray-painted a black swastika on Ukrainian flags on private property. 

Despite Democratic Inroads, Vietnamese Americans Remain Loyal to the Republican Brand

Three weeks after the November 5 general election, preliminary results show a majority of Vietnamese voters in Little Saigon continue to lean Republican.