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Farmworkers harvesting yellow bell peppers near Gilroy, California. Crews like this may include U.S. undocumented immigrants as well as members of the United Farm Workers Union founded by Cesar Chavez. (NNehring/iStock)

Wait, So the U.S. Undocumented Immigrants Actually Have Legal Rights?

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Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are being stripped of their legal rights until this present moment. With the 2024 Presidential election around the corner, here’s what every undocumented immigrant should know about their rights, as laid down by the Constitution.

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24 Celebrities Supporting the Illegal Israeli Occupation That You Should Unfollow

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Normalizing support for Israeli occupation in the midst of the recent escalation of violence has become the new normal. So, we’ve brought you a full list of 24 celebrities supporting the massacre of Palestinian civilians. (Also, you’ll find some significant stats at the very end that will surely come in handy for you in times…

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A Palestinian young man holding Palestine's flag in one hand and making a peace sign with the other while standing on a main battle tank. (Photo from Twitter/@saidshoaib_gaza)

Stop Saying Israel Is ‘At War’ When It’s the Cause of War

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We have all seen the news by now: Israel is “at war” and they’re seeking retaliation for being taken by surprise. You don’t even need to Google anything special to see the hate surging against Palestinians for standing their ground. If anything, this unprecedented form of Palestinian resistance, resembling a third intifada, is, in fact,…

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U.S. Welcomes Israel Into the Visa Waiver Program

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On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced that Israel will now be included in the nation’s Visa Waiver Program, allowing Israeli citizens to enter the United States without a visa. In reciprocity, Israel will allow American citizens to travel to Israel without a visa. Officials stated that this agreement will be implemented by November 30th, permitting…

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Councilwoman Shahana Hanif on the Meaning of O’Shae Sibley’s Murder

By Shahana Hanif

Not long ago I joined hundreds of New Yorkers to celebrate O’Shae Sibley’s life. We surrounded the Brooklyn Mobil Gas Station at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue and Avenue P, where O’Shae Sibley’s murder occurred when he was stabbed to death. With trans leader and activist Queen Jean on the megaphone, we repeated O’Shae…

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Why Is France Threatened by Nouhaila Benzina’s Hijab?

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Nouhaila Benzina etched her name in history as she became the pioneer footballer to don a hijab during a World Cup match. Until 2014, the wearing of the hijab at the World Cup was prohibited due to health and safety reasons. While on the field last Sunday, Nouhaila Benzina, adorned in her hijab, challenged norms…

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Careers Muslims Had During the Golden Age of Islam

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The Golden Age of Islam spanned from the 8th to the 14th centuries. It was an era marked by significant advancements in various fields of knowledge. Muslim scholars from diverse backgrounds had unshaken faith in their deen and made remarkable contributions to the realms of science and arts, leaving an indelible impact on human civilization…