All things gender may emerge as the ‘theme’ for 2020. For example, one South American country just declared a national emergency due to gender-based violence and U.S. politicians are grappling with gender bias when it comes to childcare issues;…
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Nation’s immigrant exclusionary policies ensure more migrant deaths and suffering
By Lourdes Ortiz ncluido El Paso might be touted as one of the safest cities in the United States, yet on July 25, the city woke up to a terrifying death toll — 4 bodies were found in the…
Health, zNew Headline
Help exists for immigrant families stressed-out over the unknown
By Cheryl Aguilar LatinaLista Many in our immigrant community are feeling stressed, fearful, anxious about raids and deportations. The emotional reaction we are seeing is a normal reaction in the face of a threat and more common than often…
Local News, Southwest, zNew Headline
Senator wants Arizona to spend $30 million on virtual border fence
By Jordan Young Cronkite News Service PHOENIX – As a 25-foot tower set up in the state Senate parking lot scanned those walking by Tuesday, a senator said Arizona should invest in such a system to help the Border…
General, Immigration, Media, Online, Social Justice, Technology
New site tracks immigration enforcement
LatinaLista — In this country, the notion that someone would be arrested and jailed for not committing a crime is considered one of the risks for being at the wrong place at the wrong time for members of communities…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics, Social Justice
New video unmasks the “Hidden System” of federal deportations and detentions
LatinaLista — This past Sunday, over 1,000 people marched the streets of Postville, Iowa to protest the nation’s largest immigration raid. The protesters, men, women and children, joined together in crying out against the working conditions at the Agriprocessors…
Government, Immigration, Palabra Final
This Year’s Valentine’s Day Has No Love for Immigrants Here Illegally
LatinaLista — Scanning today’s headlines reveals that even on a day devoted to expressing love and compassion — some in this country have a long way to go. (Source: art.com) In Georgia, a bill to allow the seizure of…