Global April 2019

Students Charged In Immigration Protest

Immigrant rights advocates and UA faculty and students are pressuring the university to drop its cases against three students who protested border agents speaking at the school.

Global April 2019

Ecuador Ends Assange’s Asylum

Ecuador spent around $1 million per year protecting Julian Assange at its embassy. Officials say he physically harassed his caretakers and smeared his fecal matter on the walls.

Global April 2019

From Oprah To Nielsen; Top 5 Headlines

Oprah Winfrey has donated $2 million to relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The latest issue of Hispanic Outlook is online. Kirstjen Nielsen is no longer the Homeland Security secretary.

Global April 2019

Miller Vs. Kushner

Stephen Miller and Jared Kushner are at odds regarding immigration policy. Miller is for tougher policies. Kushner has been working on his own immigration reform package.

Global April 2019

School Shootings Support Network

The Principals Recovery Network offers support for education leaders of places where there have been school shootings, as well as will advocate for policies and education resources.

Global April 2019

Family Separations Policy Not Revived

President Trump said he is not looking to reinstate the family separation policy at the border. He also suggested that the policy deters migrants from coming to the United States.

Global April 2019

2020 Candidates Target College Campuses

2020 Democratic presidential candidates have been making visiting young potential voters on college campuses a priority in their campaigns.

Global April 2019

Homeland Security’s 12 Days Of Turmoil

Kirstjen Nielsen is no longer Homeland Security’s secretary, but what led to this? The following is from interviews with congressional aides, administrative officials and others.

Global April 2019

School’s Food Rescue Program

Students at Woodland Elementary School in Indiana are being given frozen meals on Fridays to help make sure they have food on weekends.

Global April 2019

Nielsen Out At Homeland Security

Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned as the Homeland Security secretary. Kevin McAleenan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, is taking over as the department’s acting head.

Global April 2019

From Iran To Vaccines; 10 Things To Know

The president is planning to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a “foreign terrorist organization.” Vaccines were blocked in Yemen during cholera epidemic.

Global April 2019

The Prom Must Go On

Bay High School in Panama City, Florida, is still getting their prom despite the city being ravaged by Hurricane Michael.