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Standing Up for Rights: Why the U. S. Needs to Do Better

December 10, 2025

Human rights are a big deal. They are the foundation of a fair and just society. The United States, a country that helped create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, needs to take a good, hard look at its own actions. Under President Donald Trump, things have taken a turn for the worse. The t

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Florida's Immigration Jail: A Disturbing Look Inside

December 4, 2025

In Florida, two immigration detention centers have come under fire for alleged human rights violations. The Everglades facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz, " and Miami's Krome processing center are accused of subjecting detainees to harsh conditions. At "Alligator Alcatraz, " detainees reported

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New Rules for Visiting U. S. National Parks: What You Need to Know

November 26, 2025

Starting in January, international tourists will have to pay more to visit popular U. S. national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. This change comes after a recent order that aims to use the extra money for park upkeep and conservation. However, it's interesting to note that the same adm

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Florida Tribe Stands Up to Government Plans

August 9, 2025

In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a small Native American tribe is making big waves. The Miccosukee Tribe, with fewer than a thousand members, recently won a temporary court victory against the Trump administration. The dispute revolves around a migrant detention center, humorously nicknamed "

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Everglades Detention Center: A Legal Showdown Over Nature and Immigration

August 8, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a judge has put a temporary stop to the construction of a controversial detention center in the middle of the Everglades. The center, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" is facing legal challenges from environmental groups. They argue that the project skipped important

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Life in the Swamp: A Look at Florida's Immigrant Detention Center

July 9, 2025

Deep in the Florida Everglades, a detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is facing serious allegations. People held there and their families say the place is really tough to live in. They talk about not having enough water, power cuts, and lots of mosquitoes. Vladimir Miranda, a Cuban migra

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Florida's New Detention Center: A Stormy and Buggy Mess

July 6, 2025

In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a new immigrant detention center has popped up, and it's not exactly a paradise. Dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz, " this place is more like a temporary tent city than a proper facility. It's been set up in just eight days, with bunk beds and chain-link fences, and

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Florida's New Detention Center: A Controversial Move in the Everglades

July 3, 2025

Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new detention center has opened its doors. This facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" has started housing immigrants. The name is a nod to the infamous Alcatraz Island, known for its harsh conditions. The center is part of a broader effort to enforce immigrat

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Florida's New Migrant Detention Center: A Controversial Move

July 1, 2025

Florida has recently set up a new migrant detention center in the Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz. " This facility is part of a broader effort to increase the number of beds for detaining migrants nationwide. The center is located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, a remo

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Senate Marches On: Tax Bill Talks Drag Into Day Two

July 1, 2025

The Senate is in the middle of a record-breaking voting session. It's been over 24 hours of non-stop votes on a big tax and spending bill. The Senate has already broken a record with 45 consecutive votes. Now, they're still going strong. Senator John Barrasso from Wyoming thinks a final vote might