Citizenship irrelevant to purpose of census
Last month, the U.S. Department of Commerce set off a slow-rolling tidal wave for which it may be unprepared. On March 26, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced that for the first time in half a century, forms for the 2020 census will include a question about U.S. citizenship status. Already, at least 17 states, groups […]
Migrant caravan reaches Mexico – U.S. border
By Chara A group of 50 migrants is requesting asylum in the United States – a request that will be denied if President Trump has his way. Formed by around 1,500 people, the group started its journey in southern Mexico. Over time, it dwindled in size from the pressure of Mexican and U.S. authorities. On […]
E.coli outbreak spreads to 16 states
By Chara According to a recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, at least 53 people have been affected by an E.coli outbreak in 16 states. At press time, the CDC was reporting that 31 people had been hospitalized and five people had developed kidney failure from the latest outbreak. The outbreak […]