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Place Making by Opposition: Space and Architecture as Combative Sites for Indignation-Driven Insurgency in Puerto Rico
Manifestations took the form of typical as well as atypically dramatic actions intended to show opposition to oppressive political, economic, religious, and/or educational systems/institutions.
After Massive Push From Advocacy Groups, 8 Banks Are Pulling Back From Private Prison Financing
The Families Belong Together Corporate Accountability Committee celebrates victory.
Discussions During the Democratic Debates Show How Far the Immigration Movement Has Come
Now, we need all the candidates to offer concrete solutions.
Faith Leaders Speak Out in the Aftermath of Puerto Rico Governor’s Resignation
“The resignation of Puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rosselló was the effect rendered by people of Puerto Rico speaking loud and clear.”
The #RickyLeaks ‘Chat Bros’ Group Shows Clear Disdain Towards Puerto Rico’s Cultural Values
By Carlos G. García-Quijano and Hilda Lloréns It has been widely agreed that the past week’s multitudinous and multi-sectoral protests in Puerto Rico are unprecedented in the island’s history. Political and cultural observers have suggested that the leaked chat, also known as #RickyLeaks and #TelegramGate, is the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back, after […]
#RickyRenuncia: Dismantling the Puerto Rican Plutocracy’s Hold on the Island’s Educational Institutions
By Enid Rosario Ramos and Awilda Rodriguez Puerto Rican Governor Rosselló’s defiant stay in office amid a long list of corruption scandals —including the arrests of former Education Secretary Julia Keleher and character-questioning leaked chats— is the latest illustration of the assumed entitlement to govern by the Puerto Rico’s wealthy. The resounding and intensifying calls […]
Politicians Should Just Stop Pandering and Admit That Puerto Rico Deserves a Serious Self-Determination Process
Americans still think that they know what is best for their colonial subjects.
We All Have a Duty to Protect Immigrants From Trump’s Mental Warfare (OPINION)
What our communities need are concrete solutions that transforms the immigration system to one that prioritizes unity and freedom for all immigrants. A system that is grounded in humanity and compassion, not terror or fear.
Teacher Firing Shows Why Educators Need Educating on Latinos and Immigration
As public servants, we have always known that it is our responsibility to provide each student with the space to feel comfortable and safe enough to learn at their fullest potential.
Trump Chose Orlando But Orlando Doesn’t Choose Trump (OPINION)
We are a city rich in organizing and resilience. Those who paved the way for him to be here and use our resources will be held to account not only by us, but by history.
How to Streamline Aid for Hurricane Relief
For Puerto Rico, the lack of development funds has created a downward spiral that will be hard to remedy.
Argentinian Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Legalize Abortion up to 14 Weeks
First legislative action to expand abortion access since 11-year-old rape survivor denied her right to an abortion in Tucumán.
On Covering San Pedro Sula and Why Global Media Outlets Will Always Dangerously Get It Wrong
We think that these errors come from not knowing the social dynamics of this part of the world. This is an old evil, repeated again and again.
NYC Doctors Stand With Undocumented Community Following Latest Migrant Death at Border
“History will remember how we treat these vulnerable families in their greatest time of need, and I urge our government officials to act with compassion and care,” Dr. Ramón Tallaj of SOMOS said.
Why We Need More Third Culture Kids
As a third culture kid, you learn to observe the best and the worst in people —and hopefully gravitate toward the latter.
Texas Organizations Launch ‘Abortion Without Borders’ Advertising Campaign
Abortion funds unite under a call for love, compassion, access to abortion within Texas borderlands.
Court Orders Expansion of Spanish Language Access in Florida for Upcoming Elections
“Access to voting shouldn’t stop because of a language barrier,” said Monica Russo, President of SEIU Florida.
Salvadoran Father Reunited With Family After Months in Detention
Mr. A faced a final order of deportation when the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) intervened last year to try to help reunify him with his children.
New Initiative Uses Quinceañeras to Increase Latino Voter Turnout in Texas
Poder Quince will register thousands of Latino voters ahead of 2020 in key state.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Requests Meeting With the Census Director to Ensure Robust Latino Participation
“Repeated undercounting of Hispanic communities must end with the 2020 Census,” the CHC says.
Prosecutors, Public Defenders, and Community Groups File Federal Lawsuit to Block Immigration Arrests in Courthouses
“For the last two years, officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have frequented Massachusetts courthouses, surveilling, arresting and detaining immigrants.”