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Rising Homelessness in America: The Reality of Life for Workers in a “Booming” US Economy
On any given night in the United States 553,000 people experience homelessness, according to the 2018 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and sent to Congress on Monday.
The report shows …
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Trump Administration to End Legal Protection for Over One Million Immigrants in US
In a closed-door meeting Wednesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly announced to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a program that grants work permits to more than 800,000 undocumented immigrants, will likely soon …
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US Hospital Visits Due to Opioid Issues Top One Million a Year
This incisive and carefully documented article reviews the increase in the consumption of opioids and the dramatic social and health consequences.
This surge in heroin addiction in the US has been facilitated by the increase in export of opioids out …
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West Coast US Cities Sue Monsanto over Toxic Chemicals
Last week, Seattle, Washington became the latest addition to the list of cities filing lawsuits against multinational corporation Monsanto, joining San Diego, San Jose, Oakland and Berkeley in California, along with Spokane, Washington. These efforts, led by San Diego-based law …
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