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Undocumented Immigrants: From Targets to Political Actors

January 19, 2025

Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po

entertainment

Boiler Room Joins Superstruct Entertainment

January 16, 2025

Superstruct Entertainment has recently taken over the live online music platform, Boiler Room, from Dice. Boiler Room will continue to use Dice for its ticketing services. While the financial terms of the deal are under wraps, it's clear that Superstruct sees potential in Boiler Room's unique approa

health

Immigrants in Brazil: How Family Life Stress and Resilience Connect

January 16, 2025

Ever wondered how moving to a new country affects family life? In Brazil, researchers are looking into how the stress and resilience of immigrants, along with their backgrounds, influence their family functioning. By diving into these aspects, they hope to understand what makes some families thrive

politics

How Undocumented Workers Fund Social Security

January 13, 2025

You won't believe who's helping to keep Social Security running: undocumented immigrants. In 2022 alone, they contributed a whopping $25. 7 billion in taxes to the program, according to a study by a tax research group. The kicker? They can't collect benefits without legal status, so their money supp

politics

Venezuela's Leader faces a $25M Reward for Information

January 11, 2025

The United States has set a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's president, after a controversial re-election. The Biden administration, which doesn't recognize Maduro's presidency, believes his rival, Edmundo González, won the vote. However, no evi

crime

Scary Night for Two Venezuelan Immigrants in Denver Suburb

December 18, 2024

In a troubling incident, a man and a woman from Venezuela were brutally attacked in their apartment by a group of armed people. The police chief of Aurora, a city near Denver, stated that the attack, which involved binding, hitting with guns, and stabbing, lasted for about five hours. The victims we

education

Sartell Schools Score Big with Education Grants

December 17, 2024

In the heart of Minnesota, the Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation (SSEF) has dished out over $26, 000 in grants to five schools in the Sartell area. This isn't just pocket change; it's a significant boost to local education. The funds were distributed to support various innovative projects. Fo

politics

Stopping the DEI Spending Train

December 16, 2024

President Biden's Education Department spent over a billion dollars in the past four years on grants for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These funds were used for hiring, programs, and training, all aimed at advancing a divisive ideology. A new report shows that $489 milli

health

How Stress and Strength Vary Among International Migrants

November 29, 2024

Ever wondered how stress and resilience differ among people who move across international borders? A recent study, known as the AFFAIR Project, dug deep into this topic. Researchers were curious about what makes some migrants feel overwhelmed while others remain strong and adaptable. They looked at

business

Sneaky Food Sellers: The Hidden Side of Street Eats in NYC

November 25, 2024

Did you know that the delicious street food you grab on your lunch break might be hiding a not-so-delicious secret? A Brooklyn restaurant called Guisa’o has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It's become the headquarters for an illegal food-vending scheme where up to 50 migrant women s