Category Archives: Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc

Freedom

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Maia

Nothing I could say about Palestinians forcing open the Gaza-Eygypt border at Rafah could possibly measure up to that action’s power. Egypt is already trying to close the border. Maybe by the time I wake up tomorrow this relief will … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, International issues, Palestine & Israel | 49 Comments

If You Want To Reduce Unauthorized Migration, Improve Mexico's Economy

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Ampersand

In The American Prospect, Jeff Faux argues that the economic pressures on poor Mexicans to immigrate to the US in search of paying work are going to just get more intense for at least the next decade or so. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 41 Comments

Overheard Yesterday in a Restaurant…"I Want to Be White"

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Rachel S.

In the comments section of this post on marriages between whites and Latin@s, there is a newly revived discussion about Latin@s and race. It reminds me of a real conversation I overheard just yesterday. I was sitting in a restaurant, … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, Race, racism and related issues | 58 Comments

Time to Revisit My Predictions for 2007

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Rachel S.

In February last year, I put forth my predictions for the top racial/ethnic trends in 2007. I want to revisit this before I post my top trends of 2007 and my predictions for the top trends of 2008. So where … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, Race, racism and related issues | 22 Comments

Migra Matters: For Most Unskilled Immigrants, There Is No Legal Path

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Ampersand

From the kick-ass blog Migra Matters: The yearly cap on unskilled workers is placed at a 5000 maximum. This despite the fact that according to the Dept. of Labor, the US economy produces between 400,000 and 500,000 new low-skilled jobs … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 67 Comments

U.S. to Unauthorized Migrants: "Do Not Report It When Your Child Is Kidnapped And Raped, Or We'll Deport Your Kid And Maybe You"

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Ampersand

From the International Herald Tribune: A female teacher and a 13-year-old student planned some sort of life together in Mexico after fleeing Nebraska together, but they were tripped up by a lack of cash, the Baja California policeman who detained … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 45 Comments

Border Patrol Whistleblower About To Be Fired

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Ampersand

From Reappropriate: Story Quickpoints: In 2004, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Ephraim Cruz became a whistleblower against the mistreatment of detainees that he witnessed while working at the Douglas Border Patrol Station. Reported abuse of detainees included overcrowding of cells, denial … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 11 Comments

New Section On The Blogroll: Blogs Discussing Immigrant Rights

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Ampersand

I’ve added an “Immigrant Rights” section to the “Alas” blogroll. Here are the blogs currently listed: ¡Para Justicia y Libertad! Brownfemipower Citizen Orange Immigrants and Politics Blog Immigrants In USA Blog Immigration Equality Blog Immigration News Blog Immigration Prof Blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 3 Comments

Good news: Tancredo to Retire from Congress

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Ampersand

From Three Wise Men: Crazy, racist, hate mongering Congressman Tom Tancredo has announced he will not seek re-election, regardless of the outcome of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. I pretty much can’t think of anyone in the House … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections and politics, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, In the news, Race, racism and related issues | 1 Comment

Guest Post! The Power Of Words: "Illegal Immigrant"

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Ampersand

[This is a guest post, reprinted with Carmen’s permission from the blog All About Race. Thanks, Carmen.] In March of 1857, the United States Supreme Court ruled that people of African ancestry were not, and could never become, citizens of … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, Race, racism and related issues | 205 Comments