The United States has a contradictory relationship with undocumented workers, relying on them for essential industries like agriculture and construction while also facing xenophobic sentiments from politicians and voters. President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport immigrants could have severe economic repercussions, especially in California where many farmworkers are undocumented. Farmers like Joe Del Bosque emphasize the importance of immigrant workers and the need for immigration reform to support essential labor. The country’s broken immigration system allows employers to hire undocumented workers, with few consequences, highlighting the necessity for change and the challenges faced by both workers and employers in this complex issue.
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A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan
Workers at the World Trade Center site in Manhattan discovered Revolutionary War-era boat timbers buried for over 200 years, which are now being reconstructed at the New York State Museum. The 50-foot vessel, believed to be a hastily built gunboat from 1775, raises historical questions about its journey and eventual neglect along the Manhattan shore before being covered in the 1790s. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Workers at the World Trade Center site...
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