It doesn’t take much effort to find examples of the incomprehensible pain and suffering the unapologetically anti-immigrant environment in the United States has caused.
From rural organizing to pepperoni roll evangelizing, here are some notable stories from the central Appalachian region that you may have missed this year.
Although her daughter was born healthy, Cortez was accused of having an abortion—illegal under all circumstances in El Salvador. On Monday, Cortez will go on trial.
“This bill would ensure that our State Department maintains its vital role as an international watchdog and protector of women’s rights," said Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA).
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