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Hola Friends! Before we close this season and take a little break, we wanted to leave you with the story of Jardín de las Mariposas, a shelter in Tijuana exclusively for queer migrants. This shelter has impacted the lives of thousands of queer folks who are fleeing violence and face discrimination in their land of origin and is helping many more figure out their next move in life. You won't want to miss this inspiring story of hope! Nos vemos pronto! @portofentrypod ************** Port of Entry has a whole new set of stories for you, this time centered around LGBTQ+ issues. This season we dive with our guests on what it means to be queer in the borderlands, finding yourself and fighting for your rights. Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us! If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod ************** From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast Find us on Instagram or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift. If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org. Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at podcasts@kpbs.org. “Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer. Elma Gonzalez is our editor. Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales. Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development. This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

At its first rally, "Republicans for Harris" encouraged fellow conservatives to vote for Democrats over former President Donald Trump. The Trump team responded, calling Harris "dangerously liberal."

Saturday, January 27 — 10 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Join us in learning about the basic tools and techniques needed to create your own hand-lettered chalkboard. We will explore various lettering types (including modern calligraphy style), how to design a layout, tips for keeping your lettering straight and aligned, and even how to add decorative elements to your design. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages Space is limited, so be sure to register early Instructor: Alex Hirsch of Signs of Our Lives Class Size: 8 students Who should attend? - This class is encouraged for students of all levels; including someone who has never taken a lettering or calligraphy class before, or someone who wants to level up their basic knowledge and skills. In this 2.5 hour session, we will cover: - The basics of hand lettering - How to design and letter on your own chalkboard Materials included: - 8”x10” chalkboard - Chalk lettering supplies Cancellation Policy: All workshops are non-refundable. However, tickets can be easily transferred to another person by emailing us the name and email address of the new participant. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

With efforts to bolster the federal Voting Rights Act unlikely under Republican control of the new Congress, advocates are refocusing on state protections against racial discrimination in elections.

Each year the ARCS Foundation, San Diego Chapter, a non-profit organization led entirely by women, hosts a Scientist of the Year fundraiser to honor a preeminent local scientist. This year’s honoree, Dr. Terry Sejnowski, is one of the world’s foremost computer scientists and computational neuroscientists, whose visionary and ingenious work on neural networks laid the foundation for the machine learning and AI revolution that is taking the world by storm today. Dr. Sejnowski is head of Salk Institute’s Computational Neurobiology Laboratory and holder of the Frances Crick Chair. He is also a distinguished professor at UC San Diego’s School of Biological Sciences, where he is co-director of the Institute for Neural Computation. ARCS San Diego invites you to join them for a celebration of science and scientists that is set for Saturday, April 27 (4 - 8 p.m.) at The Conrad Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. In addition to honoring Dr. Sejnowski, the program will pay tribute to this year’s ARCS Scholars – all 50 of them – along with distinguished ARCS Scholar alumnus, Dr. Randall Kelley, who has served as Director of Data Science and Machine Learning at several major corporations. All funds raised at this event will support future ARCS Scholars. Through their research, these talented Scholars make outstanding contributions to advance science and keep America competitive on the global stage, which is the ARCS mission. ARCS San Diego has put together an exciting program for its signature event. About ARCS: The ARCS Foundation (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists), a national organization with 15 chapters across the country, provides financial awards to promising graduate students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and medical research. Since its inception in 1985, the San Diego Chapter of ARCS has given more than $12.3 million to support graduate students at four local institutions: UCSD, SDSU, USD, and Scripps Research. For program details and to register, go to: san-diego.arcsfoundation.org Stay Connected on Facebook

A new report by Children and Screens rounds up the changes spurred by the U.K.'s Age Appropriate Design Code, which went into effect in 2020. Similar laws are being considered in the U.S.

Celebrate an annual Mother’s Day tradition on Sunday, May 12, when the Coronado Historical Association will one again host the Coronado Historic Home Tour. Featuring exquisite local homes, this event is a highly anticipated yearly feature for Mother’s Day celebrations. While admiring the architectural features, interior designs and charming gardens of these lovely homes, you’ll learn more about their colorful history and life in Coronado. Early-Bird Tickets Before April 12 CHA Members $50 New Member Special ~ 2 Tickets & One Year Membership $165 Tickets After April 12 CHA Members $55 General Admission $65 Tickets can be purchased online, through the museum store, or over the phone at 619-435-7242. All ticket purchases put you on the Will-Call list. Your commemorative tour booklet, which provides you access to the homes, must be picked up on the day of the event at Will-Call. Detailed instructions on how and where to pick up your booklet at Will-Call are provided in your email purchase confirmation. Tickets can be purchased at coronadohistory.org/calendar/event/2024-historic-home-tour-1/ Coronado Historical Association on Facebook / Instagram A few friendly reminders: These are community members' homes, no photography or video of any kind (including cell phones) is allowed. There is limited accessibility for wheelchairs. Please wear flats as no high heel shoes are allowed. Children must be at least 10 years old to attend. Only registered service animals are allowed on the tour.

Join us for the reception for "The Imaginary Amazon." Mix and mingle with the artists Sergio Allevato and Pedro Barateiro throughout the evening. Visitors will also experience performance, "The Sad Savages," by Pedro Barateiro as part of the reception program. "The Imaginary Amazon" is a group exhibition of contemporary and historical art and material culture exploring the topic of representations of the Amazon Rainforest region. Addressing themes including visual culture, history, ecology, extraction, cartography, botany, imperialism, Indigenous metaphysics, and the nature of representation itself, this exhibition includes artworks in different media by trained and self-taught artists, including Indigenous artists from the Amazon region and those who live outside it. For more information visit: psfa.sdsu.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram Exhibition and gallery hours information:

While Democrats retain a supermajority, experts say Republican wins – and an increasingly diverse GOP Caucus – signal potential shifts in voter sentiment among non white voters

Edward L. Quinn, an ANS member since 1984 with a focus on aerospace, human factors, and power divisions, leads Technology Resources. With 35+ years in utility management and extensive experience in licensing, design, and operation, he's also contributed over 50 papers on nuclear controls. Quinn's involvement extends to education and international projects, notably in China, and has been recognized with prestigious awards from the IEC and ANS. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Management, and is a Naval Nuclear Qualified Engineer. Schedule | 5:30-6:30 p.m. set up and social 6:00 p.m. Order dinner 7:00 p.m. Presentation 8:00 p.m. Q&A Please RSVP to Ron Petzoldt: https://www.ans.org/contact/form/?r=sandiego