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The federal government remains responsible for immigration status. But many day-to-day responsibilities shift to the institutions closest to where migrants live. School districts must educate children. Hospitals must respond to medical emergencies. Local governments may need additional shelter capacity. Public health agencies address communicable disease risks. Transportation systems and community organizations experience changes in demand. The

Few issues have shaped American politics more persistently than immigration. During the 2024 presidential election, immigration was one of the defining disagreements between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. Voters expressed concerns about unauthorized border crossings, public safety, economic affordability, employment, and the country’s capacity to accommodate newcomers. According to a September 2024 Pew Research

Madagascar is an island located to the southeastern coast of Africa. It is actually the fourth-largest island mass in the world, ranked behind Greenland, New Guinea and Borneo. It’s known mostly for its landscape, exotic wildlife, and a highly diverse array of cultural influences due to its location of many widespread influences. Its population is

For high school students, the thought of college comes with a bevy of mixed emotions. On one hand, college means freedom, independence, and the chance to chase dreams and the potential for opportunity and success. On the other hand, thoughts of student debt make many students fear if college is even worth it when the

Society might often talk about sexual assault, but it’s not always truly heard. For most, it’s treated as something distant. In recent months, it’s been dissected as a political issue with the discomforting disclosure of the Epstein Files as Congressional investigations and controversies lag on. At the moment, it’s an issue that only exists in

Cuba returns to the national and international spotlight at it faces both a severe national energy crisis and the potential of another large-scale U.S. military incursion in the Western Hemisphere. This is in the wake of a U.S.-driven and historic armed regime change in Venezuela, followed by a massive multi-front war led by U.S.-Israeli forces

Abortion is among the most highly debated public policy issues in American history, particularly in the wake of the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade following its Dobbs v. Jackson decision, ongoing litigation in lower courts, and continuing battles over access in state legislatures. It is a question involves a wide range of ethical and social dimensions

The upcoming 2026 Congressional midterms presents opportunity for public discussion on term limits, representation in Congress and the net worth of the candidates running. A good place to start: Term limits. How long should Members of Congress serve? While House terms carry for 2-years and Senate terms carry for 6-years, there is no current limit on the number

When influential advanced artificial intelligence developer Anthropic recently clashed with the Pentagon over concerns about the use of its technology, national security experts and Silicon Valley observers seemed to take an unprecedented pause: How far should government go in using AI for military, surveillance and law enforcement missions? Anthropic was the trailblazer, the first of its kind used

Approaching its 250th birthday, America feels like two nations sharing one flag. Neighbors become enemies over one or two election cycles. Truth turned into opinion. Social media platforms ablaze with never-ending toxicity and conflict. Conversations turned into battlefields. Media outlets staking claim to ideological positions. Civil disagreements in legislatures breaking out in actual fights. Holiday

As we’re coming up on 40 years since human civilization’s largest and most deadly nuclear meltdown disaster, it’s worth exploring the circumstances that led to it. But while doing that, keep in mind: it’s not a matter of what went wrong, it’s a matter of who didn’t do what they were supposed to do. Assessing these disasters

Imagine a world where the sound of gunfire and the threat of bombs no longer defines our reality, a world where human potential is freed from the shadow of conflict. This is not just a dream, but a question that haunts every generation: Can humanity truly exist without war? In such a world, the immense resources currently