"Last year I read about four students who walked from Miami to Washington to lobby for the Dream Act," writes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Vargas. "At the risk of deportation — the Obama administration has deported almost 800,000 people in the last two years — they are speaking out. Their courage has inspired me."
By Jose Antonio Vargas, New York Times Magazine
June 22, 2011
One August morning nearly two decades ago, my mother woke me and put me in a cab. She handed me a jacket. “Baka malamig doon” were among the few words she said. (“It might be cold there.”) When I arrived at the Philippines’ Ninoy Aquino International Airport with her, my aunt and a family friend, I was introduced to a man I’d never seen. They told me he was my uncle. He held my hand as I boarded an airplane for the first time. It was 1993, and I was 12.
My mother wanted to give me a better life, so she sent me thousands of miles away to live with her parents in America — my grandfather (Lolo in Tagalog) and grandmother (Lola). [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/magazine/my-life-as-an-undocumented-immigrant.html
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Immigration and the Culture of Solidarity
By David Bacon, Americas Program
June 20, 2011
ONE indispensable part of education and solidarity is greater contact between Mexican union organizers and their U.S. counterparts. The base for that contact already exists in the massive movement of people between the two countries.
Miners fired in Cananea, or electrical workers fired in Mexico City, become workers in Phoenix, Los Angeles and New York. Twelve million Mexican workers in the U.S. are a natural base of support for Mexican unions. They bring with them the experience of the battles waged by their unions. They can raise money and support. Their families are still living in Mexico, and many are active in political and labor campaigns. As workers and union members in the U.S., they can help win support from U.S. unions for the battles taking place in Mexico. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.cipamericas.org/archives/4938
June 20, 2011
ONE indispensable part of education and solidarity is greater contact between Mexican union organizers and their U.S. counterparts. The base for that contact already exists in the massive movement of people between the two countries.
Miners fired in Cananea, or electrical workers fired in Mexico City, become workers in Phoenix, Los Angeles and New York. Twelve million Mexican workers in the U.S. are a natural base of support for Mexican unions. They bring with them the experience of the battles waged by their unions. They can raise money and support. Their families are still living in Mexico, and many are active in political and labor campaigns. As workers and union members in the U.S., they can help win support from U.S. unions for the battles taking place in Mexico. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.cipamericas.org/archives/4938
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Politicians Blame Immigrants for Arizona Wildfires...Not Global Warming
John McCain: Illegal Immigrants Caused Arizona Wildfires
Huffington Post
June 19, 2011
John McCain (R-AZ) says undocumented immigrants are to blame for the massive wildfires that have ravaged Arizona.
"There is substantial evidence that some of these fires are caused by people who have crossed our border illegally," McCain, said at a press conference Saturday after touring the Wallow fire, which began on May 29 and has burned over 500,000 acres to date. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/19/john-mccain-illegal-immigration-arizona-wildfires_n_880145.html
Monster wildfire in Arizona: A glimpse of what climate change could bring
By Pete Spotts, Christian Science Monitor
June 9, 2011
A wildfire in Arizona that has blackened an area half the size of Rhode Island, prompted the evacuation of some 2,000 people in its path, and is threatening long-distance power lines that serve New Mexico and Texas, is the latest poster child for what some scientists see as a long-term trend toward larger, longer-lived wildfires in the American West.
And as researchers explore the causes, climate change appears to be an important contributor.
Nor is Arizona, which is battling three major blazes, alone in watching significant acreage go up in smoke this year. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0611/57332.html
Huffington Post
June 19, 2011
John McCain (R-AZ) says undocumented immigrants are to blame for the massive wildfires that have ravaged Arizona.
"There is substantial evidence that some of these fires are caused by people who have crossed our border illegally," McCain, said at a press conference Saturday after touring the Wallow fire, which began on May 29 and has burned over 500,000 acres to date. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/19/john-mccain-illegal-immigration-arizona-wildfires_n_880145.html
Monster wildfire in Arizona: A glimpse of what climate change could bring
By Pete Spotts, Christian Science Monitor
June 9, 2011
A wildfire in Arizona that has blackened an area half the size of Rhode Island, prompted the evacuation of some 2,000 people in its path, and is threatening long-distance power lines that serve New Mexico and Texas, is the latest poster child for what some scientists see as a long-term trend toward larger, longer-lived wildfires in the American West.
And as researchers explore the causes, climate change appears to be an important contributor.
Nor is Arizona, which is battling three major blazes, alone in watching significant acreage go up in smoke this year. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0611/57332.html
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
URGENT: Help Stop Julio's Deportation
By New York State Youth Leadership Council (NYSYLC)
June 20, 2011
Julio came to the United States in 2007, fleeing threats on his life from gang members. Julio is a bright, hard-working college student who has aspirations to contribute and serve his community as a radiologist. He wants to be a role model to younger kids. His life is in your hands.
Sign the Petition to stop Julio's Deportation
Julio, a Bronx Community College student, faces an imminent deportation order after being detained in Greyhound bus. He is set to be deported back to El Salvador, where he faces gang violence due to his sexual orientation.
Please take action and do what Congress have failed to do: protect the rights and life of undocumented youth.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS PETITION AND ACTION ALERT TO 5 OF YOUR FRIENDS!
1. Call DHS – Janet Napolitano (202-282-8495) and ICE – John Morton (202.732.3000)
Sample Script: "Hi, I was calling to ask that Julio Enrique Hernandez Moreno's deportation be deferred. If Julio is returned to El Salvador, he will face gang violence because of his sexual orientation. Julio wants to contribute to this country as a radiologist. Don't deport Julio."
2. Sign the petition and ask all of your friends to sign it!
Together we can stop Julio's deportation, please take 5 minutes and complete these 2 easy steps!
If you or anyone you know is at risk to be deported contact us at info@nysylc.org
Thank you for taking action,
The NYSYLC* YLC Scholarship DEADLINE EXTENDED to Monday, JUNE 27th* do not miss out the opportunity to APPLY and check it out now. NYSYLC Awards program open to everyone regardless of immigration status.
* The NY Dream Act is coming to State Island. Join us at the YLC SI Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 25th from 11:30am to 2pm at 2205 Richmond Road (Corner of Todt Hill Rd and Richmond Rd.) Staten Island, NY 10306. For more information email info@nysylc.org
220 5th Ave 26th Street 5th Floor * New York, NY 10001 * 212.419.8765 * info@nysylc.org
For more information:
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/06/21/2011-06-21_chance_to_save_student__by_signing_petition.html
June 20, 2011
Julio came to the United States in 2007, fleeing threats on his life from gang members. Julio is a bright, hard-working college student who has aspirations to contribute and serve his community as a radiologist. He wants to be a role model to younger kids. His life is in your hands.
Sign the Petition to stop Julio's Deportation
Julio, a Bronx Community College student, faces an imminent deportation order after being detained in Greyhound bus. He is set to be deported back to El Salvador, where he faces gang violence due to his sexual orientation.
Please take action and do what Congress have failed to do: protect the rights and life of undocumented youth.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS PETITION AND ACTION ALERT TO 5 OF YOUR FRIENDS!
1. Call DHS – Janet Napolitano (202-282-8495) and ICE – John Morton (202.732.3000)
Sample Script: "Hi, I was calling to ask that Julio Enrique Hernandez Moreno's deportation be deferred. If Julio is returned to El Salvador, he will face gang violence because of his sexual orientation. Julio wants to contribute to this country as a radiologist. Don't deport Julio."
2. Sign the petition and ask all of your friends to sign it!
Together we can stop Julio's deportation, please take 5 minutes and complete these 2 easy steps!
If you or anyone you know is at risk to be deported contact us at info@nysylc.org
Thank you for taking action,
The NYSYLC* YLC Scholarship DEADLINE EXTENDED to Monday, JUNE 27th* do not miss out the opportunity to APPLY and check it out now. NYSYLC Awards program open to everyone regardless of immigration status.
* The NY Dream Act is coming to State Island. Join us at the YLC SI Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 25th from 11:30am to 2pm at 2205 Richmond Road (Corner of Todt Hill Rd and Richmond Rd.) Staten Island, NY 10306. For more information email info@nysylc.org
220 5th Ave 26th Street 5th Floor * New York, NY 10001 * 212.419.8765 * info@nysylc.org
For more information:
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/06/21/2011-06-21_chance_to_save_student__by_signing_petition.html
Who Gets the Jobs When Immigrants Leave?
As Georgia passes harsh laws against one group of easily exploited workers--undocumented immigrants--it makes plans to use another group of easily exploited workers as a substitute--the vast reserve of convicts on probration who have trouble getting work because of their convictions. People charged with crimes in the United States are, not coincidentally, disproportionately people of color.--Blog Editor]
Georgia sends criminals to replace undocumented immigrants
By Reid J. Epstein, Politico
June 14, 2011
With Georgia’s restrictive immigration law set to kick in, Gov. Nathan Deal Tuesday is sending convicted criminals to fill farm jobs vacated by undocumented immigrants fleeing the state.
Deal, a first-term Republican, issued a statement on Tuesday morning calling on the state’s commissioners of labor, corrections and agriculture to work together to connect unemployed probationers with a state agriculture industry now desperate for workers.
“I believe this would be a great partial solution to our current status as we continue to move towards sustainable results with the legal options available,” Deal said in his statement. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0611/56938.html#ixzz1PdFfcrWd
Georgia sends criminals to replace undocumented immigrants
By Reid J. Epstein, Politico
June 14, 2011
With Georgia’s restrictive immigration law set to kick in, Gov. Nathan Deal Tuesday is sending convicted criminals to fill farm jobs vacated by undocumented immigrants fleeing the state.
Deal, a first-term Republican, issued a statement on Tuesday morning calling on the state’s commissioners of labor, corrections and agriculture to work together to connect unemployed probationers with a state agriculture industry now desperate for workers.
“I believe this would be a great partial solution to our current status as we continue to move towards sustainable results with the legal options available,” Deal said in his statement. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0611/56938.html#ixzz1PdFfcrWd
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Report: Newark airport screeners targeted Mexicans and Dominicans
By the CNN Wire Staff
June 15, 2011
(CNN) -- Security screeners at Newark Liberty International Airport singled out Mexican and Dominican passengers for nearly two years, according to a federal report obtained by The Star-Ledger newspaper.
The racial profiling was so prevalent in 2008 and 2009 that some TSA employees at the airport referred to their colleagues as "Mexican hunters," a Star-Ledger story based on the 2010 internal report said. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/06/14/new.jersey.airport.profiling/index.html?eref=rss_topstories
June 15, 2011
(CNN) -- Security screeners at Newark Liberty International Airport singled out Mexican and Dominican passengers for nearly two years, according to a federal report obtained by The Star-Ledger newspaper.
The racial profiling was so prevalent in 2008 and 2009 that some TSA employees at the airport referred to their colleagues as "Mexican hunters," a Star-Ledger story based on the 2010 internal report said. [...]
Read the full article:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/06/14/new.jersey.airport.profiling/index.html?eref=rss_topstories
Monday, June 20, 2011
Tea Party: “The Problem Is These Hispanic Legislators”
By Sara Inés Calderón, News Taco
June 13, 2011
The following pretty much speaks for itself, so here’s a brief introduction. The Texas Democratic Party sent out a press release today including the remarks of a Texas Tea Party leader, Rebecca Forest, who’s also the founder of the Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas.
“If you want to know why we can’t pass legislation in Texas it’s because we have 37, no 36, Hispanics in the Legislature. All of the states that have passed legislation have a handful and I mean literally, some of them have no Hispanic legislators, well, maybe 3 or 5 or something. So that’s, umm, part of our problem and we need to change those numbers.
“Umm, we need to do something about that in fact, during the debate on ‘sanctuary cities,’ several Hispanic legislators testified that their grandparents and their parents were migrant workers who came over here to work and that they even worked in the fields. And some of them even admitted that they had been here illegally and that they came illegally. So the problem is these Hispanic legislators…is that it’s too close to them and they, umm… simply cannot vote their conscience correctly. So that’s about all I have to say to you, please come to the hearing, and help us spread this message. Thank you.”
So the problem is that Latinos have become elected officials? Wow, um, I guess that pretty much says it all, now doesn’t it? Here’s the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlSLjdGGpWQ&feature=player_embedded
June 13, 2011
The following pretty much speaks for itself, so here’s a brief introduction. The Texas Democratic Party sent out a press release today including the remarks of a Texas Tea Party leader, Rebecca Forest, who’s also the founder of the Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas.
“If you want to know why we can’t pass legislation in Texas it’s because we have 37, no 36, Hispanics in the Legislature. All of the states that have passed legislation have a handful and I mean literally, some of them have no Hispanic legislators, well, maybe 3 or 5 or something. So that’s, umm, part of our problem and we need to change those numbers.
“Umm, we need to do something about that in fact, during the debate on ‘sanctuary cities,’ several Hispanic legislators testified that their grandparents and their parents were migrant workers who came over here to work and that they even worked in the fields. And some of them even admitted that they had been here illegally and that they came illegally. So the problem is these Hispanic legislators…is that it’s too close to them and they, umm… simply cannot vote their conscience correctly. So that’s about all I have to say to you, please come to the hearing, and help us spread this message. Thank you.”
So the problem is that Latinos have become elected officials? Wow, um, I guess that pretty much says it all, now doesn’t it? Here’s the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlSLjdGGpWQ&feature=player_embedded
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