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Animal welfare advocates work to save CA's Prop 12 under Trump; Health care advocate says future of Medicaid critical for rural Alaskans; Trump pardons roughly 1,500 criminal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack; MA company ends production of genetically modified Atlantic salmon.

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Donald Trump's second term as President begins. Organizations prepare legal challenges to mass deportations and other Trump executive orders, and students study how best to bridge the political divide.

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"We can't eat gold," warn opponents of a proposed Alaskan gold mine who say salmon will be decimated. Ahead of what could be mass deportations, immigrants get training about their rights. And a national coalition grants money to keep local news afloat.

Farah Siddiqi

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Farah Siddiqi is a dedicated journalist and producer whose career reflects a deep commitment to cross-cultural understanding and inclusive storytelling. Born and raised in Canada to a Pakistani immigrant family, Farah has lived and worked across North America, the Middle East, and Asia, she has traveled to over 20 countries, deepening her global perspective. Now based in Southern California, she is a multilingual communicator, fluent in English, French, Urdu, and Hindi, with foundational skills in Arabic and Spanish. With on-air experience in the U.S., Canada, Dubai, and Hong Kong, Farah is a seasoned social impact advocate. She takes a collaborative approach to journalism, partnering with nonprofits, community advocates, and policy experts to produce stories that resonate nationwide. Her reporting aims to inform, inspire, and foster empathy, particularly on issues affecting immigrant communities, interfaith understanding, and equity. Farah’s dedication to bridging misunderstandings is at the heart of her work, inviting audiences to engage with complex issues through a lens of compassion and curiosity.


Honors and Awards: 2023 Sassy Hong Kong Readership Award

Professional Memberships: Immigrant groups, Ethnic minorities, Women and Children, Interfaith

Languages Spoken: English, French, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic(written and read), Spanish (Beginner)

Topic Expertise: Children's Advocacy, Education, Social Justice, Travel, Expatriate Life, Philanthropy

Local Expertise: International

Location: Orange County

Demographic Expertise: Immigrant groups, Ethnic minorities, Women and Children, Interfaith

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