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Month: May 2023

Philadelphia mayoral race homes in on crime policies

By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America In Philadelphia’s first mayoral race since crime spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, the crowded Democratic field is trying to make public safety a campaign cornerstone. Candidates are advocating approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime” Republican rhetoric. Six Democrats are considered

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Biden commends Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez for collaboration on migration

By COLLEEN LONG and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is commending Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for Spain’s recent commitment to collaborate with the United States to expand pathways for migrants fleeing from Latin America. Biden and Sánchez held talks Friday as their countries cooperate with Canada to establish migration

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‘There’s a lot that we’ve sacrificed’: The end of Title 42 has many looking for help and solutions

By Andres Valle Click here for updates on this story     NEW MEXICO (KOAT) — As Title 42 ended on Thursday night, many border towns are left picking up the pieces. “There’s a lot we’ve sacrificed as Venezuelans,” said Jorge Luis, a migrant from Venezuela. Migrants have flooded the streets of El Paso, many crossing illegally.

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