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University of Minnesota Service Workers Strike Ends with Tentative Agreement

University of Minnesota service workers strike prompts new wage agreement after significant campus disruptions.

#labor, #strike, #universityofminnesota, #teamsters, #faircompensation

Miami-Dade's Arts Community Triumphs as Proposed $12.8 Million Funding Cut Averted

Miami-Dade County averts significant arts funding cuts after public outcry, preserving cultural programs.

#miamidade, #artsfunding, #budgetcuts, #publicpolicy

Gunman Opens Fire on Dallas ICE Office in Targeted Attack

A shooter attacked a Dallas ICE office, killing one and injuring two, amid rising violence against law enforcement.

#dallas, #ice, #gunviolence, #lawenforcement

Emory University and Graduate Student Union Reach Landmark Labor Agreement

EmoryUnite! ratifies first labor contract improving Ph.D. student-worker conditions, marking a major step in higher education labor relations.

#emoryuniversity, #graduateunion, #highereducation, #laborrelations

Surge in Child Labor Violations Sparks Federal Crackdown

US child labor violations surge 88% since 2019, prompting $8M in penalties and a federal crackdown.

#childlabor, #usdepartmentoflabor, #laborviolations, #meatpacking, #whd

Miami-Dade Budget Crisis: Arts Funding Cuts Prompt Community Outcry

Miami-Dade faces a fiscal challenge with a $400M deficit; restored arts funding follows public backlash.

#miamidade, #budget, #artsfunding, #communityopposition

Assassination of Charlie Kirk Sparks National Debate on Political Violence

Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah event, suspect arrested. Incident ignites national debate on political violence and online radicalization.

#charliekirk, #politicalviolence, #shooting, #tylerrobinson

National Urban League's 2025 Report Declares "State of Emergency" for US Democracy

The National Urban League's 2025 report warns of a "state of emergency" for democracy, detailing threats to civil rights and voting access.

#civilrights, #uspolitics, #votingrights, #democracy, #report

Controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Granted Stay Amid Legal Challenges

Ruling allows Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' to operate as appeals process unfolds, amid environmental and human rights concerns.

#immigration, #detentioncenter, #environment, #humanrights, #miccosukeetribe

ICE Raid at Hyundai-LG Plant Raises Diplomatic Tensions

ICE detains 475 workers in Georgia raid, sparking U.S.-South Korea tensions and investment concerns.

#ice, #southkorea, #hyundai, #usmanufacturing

Joseph McNeil, Civil Rights Leader and Military Officer, Dies at 83

Joseph McNeil of Greensboro Four who ignited a nationwide sit-in movement passes away at 83. His life spanned activism and military service.

#civilrights, #josephmcneil, #greensborofour, #activism, #obituary

Mass Shooting at Minneapolis Homeless Encampment Leaves Seven Injured

Minneapolis grapples with violence after a homeless encampment shooting injures seven, sparking debates on public safety and homelessness.

#minneapolis, #homelessness, #shooting, #violence, #publicsafety

National Urban League's 2025 Report Declares 'State of Emergency' for Democracy

NUL's 2025 "State of Black America" report highlights threats to civil rights and democracy, urging urgent reforms to protect progress.

#civilrights, #democracy, #nul, #socialjustice

Latino Workforce in California Faces Wage Gaps and Automation Risks, Report Finds

Latino workers face wage disparities and automation risks in CA; policy action needed, UCLA report reveals.

#latino, #california, #workforce, #employment

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot During Utah Speech

Charlie Kirk killed at Utah event; shooting sparks political tensions and foreign disinfo.

#charliekirk, #politicalviolence, #usnews, #disinformation