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VP Harris holds reproductive freedom event in Phoenix on anniversary of abortion decision
By Alaina Kwan Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 4:24 PM CDT To watch video report, Click Here. PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a reproductive freedom campaign event in Phoenix…
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Highest number of countries engaged in conflict since World War II
By: Staff June 11, 2024 There are currently 56 conflicts, the most since World War II. They have become more international with 92 countries involved in conflicts outside their borders,…
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A New Era of Conflict and Violence
By: United Nations The nature of conflict and violence has transformed substantially since the UN was founded 75 years ago. Conflicts now tend to be less deadly and often waged…
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USCIS Extends Employment Authorization Documents under Temporary Protected Status Designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Release Date 06/20/2024 We are extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations of El Salvador, Honduras,…
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Biden immigration program offers legal status to 500,000 spouses of U.S. citizens. Here’s how it works.
By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Updated on: June 19, 2024 / 1:40 PM EDT To watch video report, Click Here. President Biden on Tuesday announced a large-scale immigration program that will offer legal status and…
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Seattle’s housing-first approach to homelessness hindered by opioid crisis
By Spencer Pauley | Mar 14, 2024 In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, a line of tiny houses stand with their backs to the adjacent street at a…
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Seattle-based nonprofit aimed at helping those experiencing homelessness closing after 10 years
Author: Leah Pezzetti Updated: 7:32 PM PDT April 10, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. SEATTLE — After 10 years of outreach, Seattle-based nonprofit Facing Homelessness is closing its doors. Leaders cite a…
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Suicide Among Justice-Involved Veterans: Understanding Risk and Meeting Needs
Introduction Veterans are 57.3% more likely to die by suicide than non-veterans, with estimates ranging from 17 to 24 veterans dying by suicide in the U.S. each day.1 Research also suggests…
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New Ellis County Veterans Treatment Court utilizes Employment Services
By Ron Abrams and Dannty Wyatt Published on June 11, 2024 Ellis County just started its Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) this May. The program is designed to provide Justice Involved…
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