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CO families must sign up to get $120 per child for food through Summer EBT; No Jurors Picked on First Day of Trump's Manhattan Criminal Trial; virtual ballot goes live to inform Hoosiers; It's National Healthcare Decisions Day.

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Former president Trump's hush money trial begins. Indigenous communities call on the U.N. to shut down a hazardous pipeline. And SCOTUS will hear oral arguments about whether prosecutors overstepped when charging January 6th insurrectionists.

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Fears grow that low-income folks living in USDA housing could be forced out, North Carolina's small and Black-owned farms are helped by new wind and solar revenues, and small towns are eligible for grants to boost civic participation..

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Nationally, turnover in election officials reached 38.7% in 2022. (richjem/Adobe Stock)

Monday, April 15, 2024

Report: Election official turnover trend stretches two decades

A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…

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A nivel nacional, la rotación de funcionarios electorales alcanzó el 38,7% en 2022. (richjem/Adobe Stock)

Monday, April 15, 2024

Tendencia de participación de funcionarios electorales se extiende por décadas

Un nuevo informe profundiza en la rotación de funcionarios electorales durante más de dos décadas. Dice que las tasas han aumentado …

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Congress gave final approval to the 2024 budget after a six-month delay. (doganmesut/Adobe Stock)
Missed opportunities in 2024 budget, peacekeeping groups say

Groups supporting peace around the globe say the budget approved by Congress is lacking crucial components. After a monthslong stalemate, Congress …

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The Alternatives to Violence Project has been offered in schools across the country. (Wikimedia Commons)
WA group brings 'Alternatives to Violence' to secondary students

Skills for reducing violence are becoming essential in schools. At the beginning of the school year, students at a Washington state high school …

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Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. (Volodymyr/Adobe Stock)
Death Anxiety Could Play Role in Putin's Ukraine Invasion

What is the link between anxiety about death and Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine? A Seattle-based organization is hostin…

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The organization PeaceTrees Vietnam clears 18 to 20 mines a day in the central part of the country. (PeaceTrees Vietnam)
WA-Based Organization Honored for Clearing Mines in Vietnam

SEATTLE -- The founder of a Washington state-based organization that clears mines in Vietnam has been selected for AARP's Purpose Prize. Jerilyn …

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Former national security advisor Michael Flynn admitted that he lied to the FBI during Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
More than 1,000 DOJ Alumni Urge Flynn Prosecution to Go On

SEATTLE - Former federal prosecutors are asking a judge to reject the Justice Department's request to drop its years-long case against former national…

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Puget Sound Muslims are hosting an event they hope can act as an antidote to Islamophobia. (CAIR-Washington)
WA Muslims Fight Islamophobia with Personal Stories

TACOMA, Wash. — Muslims in Washington state are building bridges with their neighbors in a new series launching today in Tacoma. Muslim …

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Aneelah Afzali has been speaking directly to communities about the misconceptions surrounding Islam on her tour of Washington cities. (Council on American-Islamic Relation)
Faith Over Fear Roadshow Exposes "Islamaphobia Industry"

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Local faith leaders have been touring cities in Washington, exposing what they say is a well-funded industry focused on …

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Campaign Nonviolence Week is celebrated around the world to promote peace. (Allanton House World Peace Prayer Society/Flickr)
International Day of Peace Celebrates Humanity's 'Oneness'

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Today, cities across Washington state are celebrating the International Day of Peace. In Spokane, people are gathering at Gonzaga …

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As the Trump administration pulls back on fighting climate change, national security experts say that puts the U.S. and its military at greater risk. (Expert Infantry/Flickr)
Could Trump's Climate Policy Hurt U.S. Standing in the World?

SEATTLE – An expert on national security is condemning efforts by the Trump administration to reverse Obama-era climate-change policy. Citing a …

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For new refugees, the first year in the U.S. is the hardest, but most are able to build better lives. (Int'l. Rescue Committee)
Refugee Agency Exec Reflects on 40 Years of Service

SEATTLE – A Washington man is observing the nation's immigration debate from the unique perspective of someone who has helped refugees resettle …

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