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“I’m from a small country in Africa called Benin. I won the…

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“I’m from a small country in Africa called Benin. I won the visa lottery to come here. I didn’t even know I was eligible. My brother entered my name and didn’t even tell me. I was studying to be a psychiatrist at the time. I assumed that I’d be able to continue with medical school. But when I arrived here, I found out that none of my credits would transfer. I had a choice: either go home and become a doctor, or start from the bottom. I didn’t speak any English. I didn’t have any money. But I knew if I could somehow make it here, my degree would be much more valuable. So I made the choice to stay. I began practicing English with my young nieces. The first thing I learned was: ‘I’m going to kick you.’ I got a job with a catering company and learned how to say ‘I’m here to deliver your food.’ I studied as many YouTube videos as I could during my free time. It’s been three years now. I’m almost finished with my bachelor’s degree. Just two classes left. At nights I work as a behavioral specialist in a mental health facility. I’m going to take the MCAT in September. My friends back home have all become doctors already, but I try not to think about them. I don’t want to lose my focus. I haven’t made it yet, but I’m making it.”

ACLU ‘One Woman Who Knew Her Rights Forced Border Patrol Off a Greyhound Bus’

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One Woman Who Knew Her Rights Forced Border Patrol Off a Greyhound BusBy Mitra Ebadolahi

Border Litigation Project Staff Attorney, ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties

Censored NewsJUNE 13, 2018 | 1:00 PMOn June 7, Tiana Smalls, whose Facebook profile describes her as owner of Fire Flower Beauty Company, was riding a Greyhound bus from Bakersfield, California to Las Vegas,

Navajo President: ‘No Uranium Exploration, Extraction or Transportation on Navajo Lands’

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U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran, D-Ariz., (middle), listens as President Russell Begaye speaks during a uranium town hall meeting May 30 in Cameron.

PRESIDENT BEGAYE: NO URANIUM EXPLORATION, EXTRACTION OR TRANSPORTATION ON NAVAJO LANDS

By Navajo Nation President Begaye Press Office

Censored News

WINDOW ROCK—President Russell Begaye is applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner made over $82m outside White House roles

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Financial disclosures reveal extensive external income earned while working for president, raising conflicts of interest concerns

Financial disclosure forms released on Monday revealed how much Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have earned from outside income while working at the White House, resurrecting concerns over possible conflicts of interest.

The disclosures showed that the president’s daughter and son-in-law earned more than $82m in outside income in their first year serving as senior advisers to the president, the Washington Post first reported. Ivanka made $3.9m from her stake in the Trump International Hotel and reported more than $5m in earnings from her personal brand.

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Thousands of UK visa applications by doctors refused, figures show

xenophobia an racism has huge health costs for Brits

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Only one-third of requests by overseas medics accepted, despite NHS staff shortages

More than 2,300 visa applications by doctors looking to work in the UK have been refused in five months, official figures show.

There were 3,597 requests from doctors for tier 2 visas between 6 November and 5 April, but only 34% were successful.

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Trump doubles down on criticism of Trudeau as analysts warn of US impact

buffoons and bullies don’t understand much except their own small feelings.

Trump’s comments dash hopes of resolving US-Canada trade row, and may lead to economic hardships on both sides

Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of Justin Trudeau, warning that his stance on trade discussions was a “mistake” that would cost Canada “a lot of money”.

At a news conference on Tuesday after his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Trump referred to the Canadian prime minister’s pledge to proceed with retaliatory measures in response to Trump’s move to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel.

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