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New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Mamdani Picks Faiza Ali To Lead New York Immigrant Office

Faiza Ali is expected to be appointed head of New York City's Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, focusing on sanctuary protections and immigrant outreach.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Teachers Win Big, Ending City's First Educator Strike in Decades

San Francisco public school teachers and their union celebrated Friday after negotiating a tentative agreement for a new contract with higher pay and fully funded family healthcare, ending a four-day walkout that was the city's first educator strike in nearly half a century. United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) said its bargaining team reached a two-year tentative deal with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) at around 5:30 am local time Friday.
Education
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Majority of Philadelphia City Councilmembers Back New "ICE Out" Legislation

At least 15 Philadelphia councilmembers support an "ICE Out" seven-bill package to codify sanctuary protections, restrict federal immigration agents' tactics, and bar city cooperation with ICE.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

"I Wouldn't Trust ICE to Shovel Snow!"

Prosecuting a journalist for covering a church protest threatens press freedom, while protecting worship sanctuaries and journalists is essential under the First Amendment.
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