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On April 15, a group of Santa Rosa residents gathered outside the IRS office to voice their concerns about how tax money is being used. Among them was a man dressed as Uncle Sam, playing drums to draw attention. The crowd included families with dogs, peace activists, and local groups who marched to

Funding cuts hit Miami migrant care program run by Catholics

A federal program that placed migrant children with Catholic Charities in Miami just lost $11 million in funding, ending a longstanding deal. For decades, the church group had run shelters and foster homes for kids arriving without parents. Now the money is gone, leaving workers scrambling to find n

crime

Another crime, another debate on safety and rules

In Northern Virginia, a recent crime spree has reignited discussions about local safety rules and how they interact with federal immigration laws. A 28-year-old man, originally from Guatemala and living in the U. S. without legal permission, was recently charged with attempted rape. The incident hap

crime

Latino Community Faces Rising Threats Despite Overall Hate Crime Decline

Hate crimes against Latinos in the U. S. hit an all-time high in 2025, jumping 18% from the previous year. While most groups saw fewer hate crimes, Latino-targeted incidents kept climbing—a trend that’s continued nearly every year since 2015. California alone saw a 14. 8% increase, with 240 reported

Protecting Florida’s Open Spaces and Questioning Big Politics

Florida environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the planned construction of thousands of acres that could house tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. The land, once intended to stay open, is now threatened by the county’s planning board and commissions. Critics warn that unchecked

opinion

Why Facts Matter When You Write a Letter

The Voices page is a space for people who live in Arkansas to share their thoughts. Because the page only shows one letter from each writer every 30 days, it keeps a mix of voices and prevents the same names from filling every issue. In recent years, fewer people have sent letters because some have

The Memphis Task Force: Crime Fight or Immigration Sweep?

A new police unit in Memphis was set up last fall to cut down on street crime. The group works with the National Guard and local police, but it also arrests people who are not allowed to stay in the country. Investigations show that only a tiny fraction of those arrested were actually involved in

Chapin Limits New Homes to Protect Its Sewage System

The mayor of Chapin, South Carolina, announced that the town will no longer grant wastewater permits for residential projects with more than nine houses. This decision is part of a plan to pause rapid growth until the local treatment plant can be enlarged. The town’s sewage facility is already clos

entertainment

Arrow and the DC TV World: A New Free Streaming Era

DC comics moved from page to screen over the last twenty years, turning comic books into movies and TV shows. In the early 2000s, superhero films were just starting to catch on, and TV networks began testing comic‑book shows. By the 2010s, The CW became the main hub for superhero fans, launching a s

weather

Flood Watch Keeps Dearborn Heights on Edge