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One Big Beatiful Bill: Trump’s New Budget Law Marks a Setback for Health, Immigration, and the Environment
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill” directs more funding to immigration enforcement while cutting investments in healthcare, clean energy, and social programs. Experts warn of long-term consequences. The past few months have continued to bring uncertainty to U.S. politics. Amid Independence Day celebrations, President Donald Trump signed a new budget law known as the “One…
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Petaluma Valley Hospital Nurses Protest Contract Violations
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The workers accuse the hospital’s management, owned by Providence, of cutting shifts beyond what is allowed. The union has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. Nurses at Petaluma Valley Hospital held a protest today in response to alleged contract violations by hospital management. The demonstration was organized by the National Union…
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California Stands Up to Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
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Amid mass raids, hate crimes, and legal threats, California remains one of the strongest bulwarks against Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. Through court battles and state legislation, the state leads an unprecedented institutional and social resistance. Raids, Repression, and Covert Operations Amid mass immigration raids, hate crimes, and legal threats, California remains one of the…
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California moves to curb ICE presence in sensitive areas as protests against Trump’s authoritarianism grow
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The California State Senate has taken a key step by approving a package of bills aimed at limiting the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in sensitive spaces such as hospitals, schools, and shelters. Amid growing pressure from the federal government to ramp up deportations, California lawmakers are seeking to reinforce local autonomy…
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Union Leaders Condemn ICE Raids and Join Protests After Arrest of SEIU California President David Huerta
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[SPANISH BELOW] David Huerta, 58, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) of California, was released Monday on $50,000 bail. His arrest occurred Friday while he was protesting outside a Los Angeles business where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were conducting a raid. A video shows a federal agent pushing Huerta, who…
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Parques urbanos: los nuevos centros de cohesión social en Estados Unidos
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Una encuesta nacional revela cómo los espacios verdes están ayudando a sanar una sociedad polarizada, según el último informe ParkScore 2025. En un país fracturado por la polarización política y la desigualdad económica, los parques urbanos han emergido como uno de los pocos lugares donde los estadounidenses aún se encuentran, hablan y se reconocen…
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Urban Parks: The New Hubs of Social Cohesion in the United States
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A national survey reveals how green spaces are helping heal a polarized society, according to the latest ParkScore 2025 report. In a country fractured by political polarization and economic inequality, urban parks have emerged as one of the few places where Americans still meet, talk, and recognize each other. That’s the main finding of…
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Reimagining the School Day Outside the Classroom: How to Better Prepare Students for Life
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For over a century, the Carnegie Unit — better known as the credit hour — has shaped nearly every aspect of American education: from class schedules to graduation requirements and even financial aid. But this formula, defined as 120 hours of contact time with an instructor, is now facing growing criticism. Even the Carnegie…
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How Ending DEI Could Impact Minority-Owned Businesses
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In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have played an essential role in leveling the playing field for minority-owned businesses. Designed to break down systemic barriers, these policies have offered support to underrepresented groups in a variety of ways, including increased visibility, access to government contracts, and retail partnerships. However, recent efforts…
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City of Santa Rosa Board Vacancies
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Versión en Español debajo The Santa Rosa City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the newly formed Design Review & Preservation Board (DRPB) which will serve as the City’s authority on design review and historical/cultural preservation. Meetings will be held in-person on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:30…
