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Immigration Raids Hit Major Cities Throughout the US
A series of raids were conducted across at least six states this week.
Are London's Brothel Raids Really About Saving Sex Workers?
Last week, police stormed six massage parlors looking for victims, so they could "take them to safety." Often, this meant arresting women and putting them in detention centers.
Deportation Raids Aren't Deterring Central American Families From Coming to the US
The US government's emphasis on detention and deportation to deter undocumented immigrants is failing: the number of families entering the country illegally has been increasing.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Has Banned Immigration Raids on Its Campuses
The school district's board unanimously voted to adopt a resolution declaring that it would not allow US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on school property for the purposes of identifying undocumented immigrants.
YouTube Channel of the Week #4: Brittany Venti
A woman who acts as a hoover for all of the internet's sexist abuse.
An Indonesian City Wants a Curfew, but Only for Teenage Girls
In a quest for morality, Banda Aceh is discussing night curfews for girls to prevent "bad behavior."
The Irreparable Loss of Cairo's Street Café District
In the last four years, the Cairo café district known as el-Borsa has been raided by the police for its role in fostering a revolution, as well as its reputation for attracting drug dealers, sex workers, and gay men. In March, it was shut down for good.
The Guy From '10 Things I Hate About You' Who Started a Religion Had His Temple Raided for Kombucha
"Part of our spiritual practice is drinking kombucha," a temple spokesman told us.
Swedish Authorities Raided and Shut Down the Pirate Bay
The site and all of its mirrors are down in what appears to be the largest raid against the site since 2006.
In Photos: 'Day of Rage' in Israel’s Largest Palestinian City
The “rage” was directed at Israel’s ongoing crackdown throughout the West Bank, sparked by the disappearance of three Israeli teens.
Two Palestinians Killed by Israeli Soldiers as Tensions Escalate
The two Palestinians — one was 15 years old — were killed by Israeli forces Friday amid escalating tensions over raids in the West Bank.