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Update: The Family Who Died at Eagle Pass

Steady • 22288 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Immigration Border Humanitarian Tragedy
  1. Nearly 700 people died or disappeared in 2022 trying to come to the United States, making it the deadliest land route for migrants.
  2. Three people died crossing the Rio Grande at Eagle Pass, Texas: a woman and her two children, while her sister and nephew were rescued.
  3. The family attempted to cross the river by forming a human chain, but tragically, three of them were swept underwater by strong currents.

A morality play in a NY courtroom.

Today's Edition Newsletter • 8156 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Border Enforcement Justice Trump
  1. President Biden coordinated a strike with allies against Houthi rebels to protect global commerce
  2. House Republicans are pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to change a spending deal, risking a government shutdown
  3. Misinformation about Joe Biden's border policies persists, despite data showing his enforcement is more aggressive than Trump's

TGIF: This Means War

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5402 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Border Health Crisis Foreign Policy Political Figures
  1. There are concerns about communication between top government officials during critical moments, such as the defense secretary's hospitalization.
  2. RFK Jr. is surprisingly gaining favor among Americans amidst the dislike towards Biden and Trump, potentially shaking up the 2024 election scene.
  3. Nikki Haley is making a significant impact in New Hampshire polls, while the border crisis at the Texas-US border is escalating and stirring public frustration.
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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About the Immigration Mess

The Liberal Patriot • 1749 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Congress Border Asylum Legislation
  1. Immigration in the US is a complicated mess, with conflicting views between parties on how to manage it.
  2. The surge in illegal immigration has strained the country's resources and sparked a political debate.
  3. Proposals to toughen asylum criteria and reform the use of parole are being discussed in Congress, but facing challenges.

Democrats Go Full Border Fascist

Krystal Kyle & Friends • 275 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Border
  1. A bipartisan border bill stopped in the Senate by Republicans has sparked discussions on progressive border policies including the idea of open borders.
  2. John Washington, who has written a book on the topic, discusses the possibilities of open borders as a guest on the show.
  3. The post is reserved for paid subscribers, highlighting the depth of the content being shared.

How Cartels Invaded Chiapas

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 589 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Cartels Crime Mexico Border
  1. Chiapas in Mexico is facing a serious crisis due to cartel invasions, leading to violence, instability, and control over various aspects of society.
  2. The presence of cartels in Chiapas has caused significant disruption to the local economy, especially impacting cross-border trade and migration routes.
  3. The government's absence and historical lack of strong presence in the region have allowed armed groups to flourish, leading to a complex web of power struggles and violence.

As the border collapses, a measles cluster is growing at a migrant shelter in Chicago

Unreported Truths • 57 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Immigration Vaccination Border Public Health
  1. Legal immigrants to the United States are required to get various vaccinations, including a Covid shot, even if they have had Covid before.
  2. There is a growing cluster of measles cases at a migrant shelter in Chicago, raising concerns about vaccination rates among asylum-seekers.
  3. Media attention on outbreaks can vary, with a Florida measles outbreak receiving significant coverage, while a similar-sized cluster in Chicago is largely ignored.

Why are Hispanics Mobilizing Around Trump?

Who is Robert Malone • 22 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Immigration Polling Border Democrats
  1. Hispanic Americans are mobilizing around Trump due to issues like border security and the belief he can fix the economy.
  2. Legal Hispanic immigrants feel frustrated by the US government prioritizing illegal immigrants with resources and benefits.
  3. Recent polling shows a significant shift in Hispanic voter support towards Trump, signaling a potential change in the 2024 election.