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Branson police join with ICE, community members speak out in protest
February 17, 2026Despite disapproval by residents, the Board of Aldermen passed a proposal that would give local police the power of ICE.
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Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 should include Cuban players
February 17, 2026Sports represent rivalry without hatred, competition without violence.
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Peoria students walk out on ICE
February 17, 2026“I don’t want my parents to get deported,” said Elena, a student at Richwoods High School. “I don’t know what to do. I’m scared.”
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Remembering the forgotten Oliver Law this Black History Month
February 13, 2026First Black man in U.S. history to command a mostly white unit, Law committed his life to confronting racism, capitalism, and fascism as lived realities demanding action.
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Trump terminates greenhouse gas finding, crippling EPA climate regulation
February 13, 2026Climate and health advocates say terminating the “Endangerment Finding” prioritizes polluter profits over public interest.
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