July 31, 2018 Immigrant Justice Minnesota
ICE Snatches 25-Year Minnesota Resident From His Family in Harrowing Video
Carlos knew it was dangerous for him to go to the courthouse on July 26. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have dramatically stepped up their hunt for undocumented people, friends …
Continue readingOctober 20, 2018
Voting Rights/Demoracy California
Third annual Community Engagement Resource Fair encourages Sac State students to vote
This November, Californians will vote for a new governor, new district representatives and 12 propositions that include the gas tax, housing and rent. “Voting is important because the election goes on whether …
Continue readingOctober 20, 2018
Amid housing crisis, Reno’s motor lodges become last resort
Last year, 27 indigent people, identified by service groups as homeless, died in Washoe County. That’s a statistic that is personal for Aria Overli, an organizer with the community group …
Continue readingOctober 18, 2018
Study: Hamilton County Will Be Majority-Minority by 2040, but Has a Big Equity Problem
The report, completed by national research group PolicyLink and the University of Southern California’s Program for Environmental and Regional Equity, was commissioned by the All-In Cincinnati Equity Coalition, a group …
Continue readingOctober 18, 2018
Voting Rights/Demoracy Colorado
Amendment A in the 2018 Colorado election: What to know about trying to ban slavery (again)
Slavery and involuntary servitude is legal according the Colorado constitution. Specifically, it’s a legal form of criminal punishment. If the majority of voters vote yes, slavery will be banned. It’s …
Continue readingOctober 18, 2018
Voting Rights/Demoracy Alabama
Drug charges and second chances among topics JeffCo DA candidates spar over
Over 100 Alabamians, interested in faith and politics, filled Southside CME Church in Birmingham, Ala. Tuesday evening for the Alabama Faith in Action District Attorney (DA) Candidate Forum. There, Jefferson County District Attorney Mike Anderton and his challenger Danny Carr addressed …
Continue readingOctober 17, 2018
Why We Need to Stop Talking About DACA & Start Talking About Immigrants
Catalina Morales lives in the United States under the protection of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), but she’s much more than just a ‘dreamer.’ In her talk about what …
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