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Trump Amplifies Anti-Immigration Campaign by Highlighting Tragedies Involving Women and Girls

Washington, D.C. — In his latest political maneuver, former U.S. President Donald Trump is revisiting a familiar theme from his earlier campaigns by emphasizing the murders of women and girls to bolster his anti-immigration agenda as he prepares for the 2024 presidential election. This strategic decision seems designed to reignite his base by connecting violent crimes to immigration policies. During recent speeches and press statements, Trump has spotlighted individual cases where women and girls were …

Study Finds Discrepancy in US Maternal Mortality Rates, Highlighting Racial Disparities

In Washington, D.C., a recently released study has shed new light on the alarming increase in maternal mortality rates in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the country saw a significant spike of roughly 40 percent in maternal deaths in 2021 compared to the previous year. This surge resulted in 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births in 2021, a stark contrast to the 23.8 deaths per 100,000 births reported …