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- Written by: Liliana Bolaños
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As Voices for Utah Children, we are deeply concerned about reports of a new ICE operation, reportedly referred to as “Freaky Friday”, which is said...
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- Written by: Laneta Fitisemanu
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Earlier this month, we had the joy of celebrating 40 incredible years alongside friends, advocates, and community members. We’re deeply...
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- Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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What Immigrant Advocates and Families Need To Know About The Upcoming ChangesAs we have begun to understand the impacts of the OBBB, which was...
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- Written by: Liliana Bolaños
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This weekend, the Trump Administration attempted a middle-of-the-night operation to secretly deport dozens of Guatemalan children by placing them...
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Boosting Utah's Economy: Immigrant Workforce's Impact on Utah’s GDPImmigrants in Utah help power the state’s economy. Immigrants, both parents and...
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The Impact of Declining Vaccination Rates for Children Entering School in UtahThe Community Vaccine ForumThe decline of vaccinations among children...
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The spotlight on immigrants and immigration policy in national policy and media coverage has intensified over the last seven months. Here, local...
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- Written by: Thaiss Del Rio
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H.R. 1 and the Future of Health Care for Utah FamiliesEarlier this month, H.R. 1 was passed and signed into law, bringing widespread impacts to...
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- Written by: Ciriac Alvarez Valle
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As our executive director recently wrote, H.R.1, signed on July 4th by President Trump, will have long-lasting and profound negative impacts on the...
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- Written by: Moe Hickey
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Reality vs. RhetoricAs Utahns, we claim to value bold ideas and practical solutions. We believe in responsible budgets — but not at the expense of...
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- Written by: Martín Muñoz, Laneta Fitisemanu
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Each year we provide valuable insights into the well-being of children in Utah. Please take a minute to explore the data and learn more about how...
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- Written by: Laneta Fitisemanu and Moana 'Ulu'ave
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This month feels heavy. Because, well… it is.We celebrate Pride Month, a time to recognize and honor the LGBTQ+ community. But even as we...
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- Written by: Liliana Bolanos & Thaiss Del Rio
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Calling on Senators Curtis and Lee to Reject Safety Net Cuts Targeting Immigrant FamiliesAcross the country, immigrant families are being targeted...
