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Gender and Sexuality

At Desi Rainbow, Aruna Rao Creates Safe Spaces for South Asian LGBTQIA+ Individuals & Their Families

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Aruna Rao established Desi Rainbow to build a desi diaspora community that values, affirms, and celebrates all LGBTQIA+ identities.
Immigration

Could US See a Repeat of UK Riots?

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Anti-immigrant rhetoric and false narratives fueled a recent wave of violence in the UK. Could the US be next?
International Affairs

Hindus Under Attack in Bangladesh

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Hindus are under attack in Bangladesh following student riots that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

Kamala Harris Picks ‘America’s Dad’ As Running Mate

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is expected to strengthen the Democratic Party’s position in the Midwestern states. 
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Who Is JD Vance’s ‘Yale Spirit Guide’ & Wife, Usha Chilukuri?

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Trump’s VP candidate JD Vance’s wife is an Indian-American lawyer with an impressive resumé herself.
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Modi Claims Narrower Than Expected Victory in India Elections

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Contrary to most exit polls, the ruling BJP is expected to win around 240 seats, short of the number needed for a majority.
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Racist Cartoons Target Indian Crew of Cargo Ship That Struck Bridge in Baltimore

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On social media, racist memes using ethnic slurs that make fun of the Indian crew on board the Dali have angered netizens.
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Indian Immigrants ‘Wait a Lifetime’ for a Green Card

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According to the Cato Institute, more than 400,000 Indians waiting to immigrate will die before they receive a green card.
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Californian Manjusha Kulkarni Wins Award For Trailblazing AAPI Leadership

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AAPI leader Manjusha Kulkarni talks to India Currents about confronting hate and discrimination against AAPI communities.

News

Immigration

A California Sheriff’s Office Gave Information to ICE. Does That Violate State Law?

The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office gave information about seven inmates to ICE in 2025. Ca. prohibits law enforcement from assisting federal immigration with some exceptions.

News Briefings

News Briefings

Tracking ICE–Police Collaboration: Tools for Journalists, Lawsuits and What Authorities Don’t Want You to See

Just Live | As local police expand roles in immigration enforcement, limited transparency around ICE collaboration raises accountability concerns. Experts share strategies for accessing records, analyzing data, and reporting on enforcement’s impact on communities.

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Community

Immigration

CBP Cancels Local Hiring Event Amid Community Resistance

Organizers in Riverside County recently forced the cancellation of a local recruitment event for Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Contributors

Op-Ed

Can Trump Just Cancel TPS?

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SCOTUS is set to hear a case that will determine the fate of 330,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians now in the country under TPS, with broader implications for US democracy.