November 2012

While Politicians Posture, Families are Broken Apart

posted on NOVEMBER 29, 2012 by Hayes Morehouse

In the aftermath of an electoral defeat in which most immigrants voted Democratic, Republicans are again saying they're for "comprehensive" immigration reform. Earlier this week, three Republican Senators introduced the ACHIEVE Act, a watered down version of the DREAM Act.

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Give me your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free....yeah, right.

posted on NOVEMBER 29, 2012 by Jennifer Kim

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Another story of the abusive impact of unjust immigration detention policies.

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Another Young Life lost to Stand Your Ground

posted on NOVEMBER 28, 2012 by Meredith Fenton

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Last week another tragedy struck in Florida due to the Stand Your Ground law.

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Thank You

posted on NOVEMBER 20, 2012 by Meredith Fenton

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Thank you for being part of our community.

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Wetback. And Proud.

posted on NOVEMBER 19, 2012 by Rhina Ramos

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Rhina's experience of immigration to the US informs her commitment to standing with those susceptible to an unjust immigration detention policy.

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Cap and Trade Auctions and Why they help Our Communities

posted on NOVEMBER 14, 2012 by Abel Habtegeorgis

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With the California Air Resources Board set to hold its first auction of carbon emissions permits under the state’s cap-and-trade program today, recently-signed legislation finally guarantees that a significant proportion of the proceeds will benefit low-income, highly polluted communities. This is a big win for California communities of color.

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