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Donald Trump · NebraskaOn May 12, 2008, the small town of Postville, Iowa became known as the site of one of the largest immigration raids in recent history when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 400 people at a local slaughterhouse and meatpacking plant. Seventeen years later, residents say they are still recovering from the emotional and economic toll of the raid. Correspondent Jessica Gomez travels to Postville to speak with community member…See the Story
How Mass Immigration Raids Impact Communities
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Bastille Day · Bryan CountyI write today as a deeply concerned resident of Bryan County. While we all recognize and support the need for safe and efficient roadways—especially in one of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia—the current method of tree trimming along Highway 144 in Richmond Hill raises serious questions about our stewardship of the natural beauty that defines our region.See the Story
Letter to the editor: Resident concerned about tree cutting

Artificial Intelligence · EugeneBy Jennifer Gusset Objections are being raised to the recent (or imminent) installment of automated license plate readers in Eugene-Springfield traffic intersections. One point mentioned is that community members have not had input into the decision to place them, yet all of us are subject to their usage. While the readers are a tool to assist police investigations in the name of community safety, simultaneously, they are intrusive into the li…Read Article