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Self-identifying ‘hot girls’ are mobilizing to elect a progressive as New York City mayor

Inspired by ‘Hot Girls for Bernie’, a grassroots campaign is rallying behind the democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025

Crime is nonpartisan and the blame game on crime in cities is wrong – on both sides

Following George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis in 2020, the U.S. has undergone a national reckoning over crime prevention and police reform.

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2025

Trump is creating a selfish, miserable world. Here’s what we can do

The president is both a symptom and a cause of unhappiness and mistrust. But we can respond by rebuilding our social fabric

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025

Republicans in many states forge ahead with bills requiring proof of citizenship to vote

State-level attack come as House has approved the Save Act, that requires voters to submit proof they are US citizens

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025

New US Envoy Prays, Delivers Trump 'Peace' Message At Western Wall

The new US ambassador to Israel prayed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Friday, delivering a handwritten message from President Donald Trump calling for peace in Israel.

International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025

Harvard shows resistance is possible. But universities must join forces

Far too many academics are repeating propaganda about a ‘free speech crisis’. It’s time for a shared strategy

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025

Florida Lawmakers Warn of Hurricane Season Risks Amid Budget Cuts

Democratic politicians in Florida have warned that the White House's cuts to the NOAA could be dangerous ahead of hurricane season.

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025

US senator says margaritas in photo with wrongly deported man planted by El Salvador – as it happened

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched them

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2025

US senator meets wrongly deported migrant Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has called on the Trump administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return.

Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025

White House Reinforces Ban on Social Security Benefits for Immigrants, Cites Risk of 'Abuse by Illegal Aliens'

The document directs the Labor and Health and Human Services, along with the Commissioner of Social Security, to take "all reasonable measures" to prevent ineligible immigrants from accessing funds

Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025