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Agriculture
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Defying fear in California's fields, ground zero of Trump's immigration paradox

California's agriculture relies heavily on long-term undocumented migrant labor, creating a paradox where strict immigration enforcement threatens essential farming economies.
Film
fromVulture
1 week ago

'There's a Spiritual Cost to the Immigrant Narrative'

Preparation for the Next Life portrays a Uyghur migrant's struggle and a veteran's PTSD to reveal the American Dream's illusion and systemic exploitation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Michael Smerconish Cracks Up At Thought of Trump Aid Stephen Miller Working On His Knees Picking Cantaloupe'

A 1965 program tested whether American teenagers could replace Mexican migrant farmworkers, exposing harsh conditions, low pay, and grower resistance.
Agriculture
fromAxios
1 month ago

How ethnic stereotypes underlie Trump's agricultural vision

New policies on migrant farm labor will be released due to a worker shortage, emphasizing that certain groups are 'naturally' suited for the work.
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