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Nadra Nittle
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Texas was first to expand college access for undocumented students. Now it’s leading the rollback.
After 24 years, the Texas Dream Act was dismantled in just six hours. Advocates warn the move could spread nationally — jeopardizing the future of thousands.
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Supreme Court ruling allows Trump to gut Education Dept., sparking fears for vulnerable students
Critics warn mass layoffs will weaken civil rights enforcement, leaving marginalized youth — including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those with disabilities — without federal protections.
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She was a rising senior on the honor roll. ICE just upended her life.
Nory Sontay Ramos thought her immigration check-in was routine. Five days later, she and her mother were swiftly deported to Guatemala — a country she barely remembers.
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‘We are not believed’: For Black women, the ‘Diddy’ verdict is a reminder of justice denied
Despite convictions on prostitution counts, Sean Combs’ acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering sparked outrage — and a painful review of whose trauma is taken seriously.
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$6 billion school funding freeze sparks outcry over ‘cruel betrayal’ of students
Education leaders warn of layoffs, larger classes and slashed services as the Trump administration withholds federal K-12 funding — hitting California and Texas hardest.
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The state of American men is — not so good
A new report reveals men are struggling with isolation, economic pressure and toxic online influences. But redefining masculinity and valuing men as caregivers could point the way forward.
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How algorithms, alpha males and tradwives are winning the war for kids’ minds
Toxic masculinity and idealized motherhood content are flooding social media feeds — forcing educators, students and parents to navigate the manosphere.
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Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ+ books gives religious parents more say over what students learn
The ruling affirmed parents’ rights to opt their children out of reading materials that conflict with their religious beliefs.
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‘This is the first time I've been afraid that I am Latina’: ICE raids set L.A. on edge
Psychologist Lisette Sanchez on the emotional toll of Trump’s immigration crackdown — and how families can protect their mental health while under threat.
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Amid ICE raids, L.A. schools say they'll protect students at graduation. But will their families come?
Some parents in the district — which includes an estimated 30,000 immigrant students — plan to sit out commencements over immigration enforcement concerns.