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A Three-Year-Old Tries to Cope Without his Beloved Papi

When a parent is taken away by ICE, a child’s world implodes. The long-term consequences include depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Lahaina’s Slow Return: 3 Years Later

The historic Maui community is working to rebuild from the devastating fire that swept through on Aug. 8, 2023.

In State’s Absence, Colombia’s Poor and Working Class Step in To Provide Quake Relief

In the aftermath of the 7.4 magnitude quake the struck Colombia Aug. 10 residents of Cali and surrounding areas say the state has failed to provide relief.

UFW Survey Finds Widespread Fear Across Farmworker Community

A new UFW Foundation survey finds widespread fear among farmworkers amid ongoing detentions and deportations by the Trump White House.

The Democratic Establishment is Panicking

With their favored candidates having lost several races, the Democratic establishment is panicking and making hysterical claims to scare voters.

Always on the Cover – A Reflection on the Exceptional and Enduring Value of the Black Press

As we look forward to The Black Press celebrating its 200th anniversary next year, it’s important to look back on where and what The Black Press has come from.

A Stranger Steps into a New Realm, Awakened

This was my first time attending an Indigenous Powwow, held in Los Angeles, home to one of the largest urban Native American populations in the country.

Chico PD Granted ICE, Border Patrol, Access to Its ALPR Data

The Chico Police Department says it has shut off license plate reader data sharing that, until July 8, appears to have been in violation of state law.

Serbia, Between Democracy and Distrust

Although six out of ten Serbian citizens support democracy, a similar proportion believes that it does not work in the country.

‘The Absolute Worst’ — Burmese TPS Holders Grapple With Threat of Deportation

For Mya, who is in her mid-50s, her return to Burma (also known as Myanmar) would not just mean a loss of freedom but a possible, even likely death sentence.

‘ICE Out of Gilroy’ — Protestors Denounce Planned Facility

Protestors gathered Sunday, July 19 to denounce a planned ICE facility in Gilroy. Construction was paused this week after the state sued the federal government.