Flee or Die—Why Refugees are Flocking to Tijuana's Tent City
On the Tijuana side of the U.S.-Mexico border, about a five-minute walk from Trump's border wall, more than 2,000 people live in tents at the El Chaparral migrant encampment.
Natural Disasters, Famine and Gangs Driving Central Americans' Mass Migration to U.S.
“People are not running to the U.S.—they are running away from the situations that they are living in Central America.”
Central American Refugees Fleeing Gang-run China-style Surveillance State
"I try to use the phrase 'non-state armed actors,' because that is a better description of the level of control (these gangs) possess."
Biden Administration Scrambles to Ease Crowding at Border as Migrant Children Surge Continues
The Biden administration plans to lease the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas to house up to 3,000 immigrant teenagers, the Associated Press reported, in an effort to relieve pressure at the southern border caused by a wave of unaccompanied children.
Joe Biden's Reversal of Trump's Border Ban on Solo Children Increases Cartel Profits
President Joe Biden's reversal of the Trump-era policy of turning away unaccompanied migrant children has offered smugglers greater leverage in promising families safe passage for their children.
Border Patrol Grappling with Immigrant Surge Love Trump's Wall
Newsweek got an inside look at the state of the U.S.-Mexico border through the eyes of Public Affairs Officers Justin Castrejon and Jacob MacIsaac of the U.S. Border Patrol.
U.S. Sets Record for Overdose Deaths During Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has earned the United States a new record for annual drug overdose deaths at 81,000. During this same period, law enforcement seizures of marijuana and methamphetamine also increased.
Hunting Sexual Predators A Political Fight in Facial Recognition Legislation
Political polarization over government use of facial recognition technology continues to mount, as Massachusetts became one of the first states to pass comprehensive regulations curbing law enforcement's use of the software.
EU Considers New Regulations for Control and Access of Media Content on Digital Platforms
As the European Union begins the process of implementing its Digital Markets and Digital Services Act, Australia will serve as a precedent for what the Union looks to emulate and avoid when enacting digital regulations.
Rupert Murdoch Takes on Facebook and Google in Australia, Others Look to Follow
Rupert Murdoch is on the move, looking to change the international news media landscape. To do it, he's taking on two digital giants, Facebook and Google.
And he just might come out on top.
Federal Mask Mandate Is No Defense Against Hostile Riders
The mandate gives transit, passenger rail, and airline employees new levels of authority. But enforcement remains a major challenge for anyone dealing with screaming, punching, or worse.
As Racism Plagues Health Care, Unions Offer a Treatment
Health care workers of color are twice as likely as their white co-workers to catch COVID-19. Unions could be the answer to addressing these disparities.
In Illinois, the Pandemic Powers Lauren Underwood’s Re-Election Bid
Health insurance fears swept the young African American nurse into Congress, and COVID-19 fears are likely to keep her there.
Big Pharma’s Game of Control
Instead of fixing your underlying health challenges, Big Pharma wants you popping their latest pill.
For Latino voters, changing the nation’s rhetoric is a matter of life and death.
For Latino voters, changing the nation’s rhetoric is a matter of life and death.
Women Will Decide Which Man Is Right for the Job
Presidential character is a key factor in 2020.
Free Military Equipment: Parts Not Included
The federal government’s 1033 program masquerades as an operation aimed to support financially distressed local police. But in reality, it’s all about pumping dollars into Big Defense.
Social Distancing, Racism, and Protecting People in a Pandemic Without the Police
With African Americans and Latinos increasingly targeted for violations, communities must devise new ways to handle social-distancing mandates.
The American Dream hides somewhere along the U.S.-Mexico border
In a nation facing unprecedented division, the ideals of equality remains a beacon of hope for those seeking a better life. But what if this dream no longer exists?
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