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Caregivers Break the Silence: Japanese Americans at Ris…

Caregivers Break the Silence: Japanese Americans at Risk

Rafu Shimpo/New America Media, News Feature, Ellen Endo , Posted: May 24, 2013

For Japanese Americans facing a growing need for eldercare, traditions of keeping things “in house” are giving way to seeking assistance and even support groups…
The End of the School Bus - How Taking City Buses Gets…

The End of the School Bus - How Taking City Buses Gets CA Students in Troub…

VoiceWaves / New America Media, News Report, Summer Culbreth and Kazmere Duffey, Posted: May 23, 2013

Beginning this fall, the city of Long Beach will eliminate school buses, forcing students to switch over to public transit and pay bus fees.
Invisible Workforce: Immigrant Domestic Workers Test Ne…

Invisible Workforce: Immigrant Domestic Workers Test New Ways to Settle Dis…

PRI's The World, News Feature, Nina Porzucki, Posted: May 23, 2013

A mediation program for domestic workers helps to resolve labor disputes out of court.
Better Language Interpretation Crucial for New Social S…

Better Language Interpretation Crucial for New Social Security Commissioner

New America Media, Commentary, Paul Nathanson, Posted: May 22, 2013

As the president considers appointing a new Social Security head, a new report calls for major changes, including stronger language interpreter requirements. …
From the Jury Box -- Thoughts on the Stop-and-Frisk Tri…

From the Jury Box -- Thoughts on the Stop-and-Frisk Trial

New America Media, Commentary, Damaso Reyes, Posted: May 22, 2013

The "Stop and Frisk" trial that just concluded in New York exposed a twisted logic on the part of law enforcement.
'Undocuqueers' at Crossroads Over Immigration, Gay Righ…

'Undocuqueers' at Crossroads Over Immigration, Gay Rights

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández, Posted: May 21, 2013

Sen. Leahy said Tuesday that his amendment to include same-sex couples in immigration reform would be presented on the Senate floor.
Invisible Workforce: Immigrant Domestic Workers Push fo…

Invisible Workforce: Immigrant Domestic Workers Push for Better Conditions

PRI's The World, News Report, Odette Yousef, Posted: May 21, 2013

Domestic workers, many of them women immigrants, are getting behind a nationwide push for better working conditions.
Governor Brown, Counties Need Money to Keep California…

Governor Brown, Counties Need Money to Keep California Healthy

New America Media, Op-ed, Viji Sundaram, Posted: May 21, 2013

Under Gov. Brown’s revised budget, counties stand to lose crucial funding that would leave millions of Californians without access to health care.
Once Again, Legacy of Malcolm X Will Outlive Tragedy

Once Again, Legacy of Malcolm X Will Outlive Tragedy

New America Media, Commentary, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Posted: May 20, 2013

Malcolm X's birthday still gives us cause to celebrate, despite the latest chapter in a family narrative defined by tragedy.
Time for Change: First Woman Takes Helm at the FCC

Time for Change: First Woman Takes Helm at the FCC

New America Media, Commentary, Joseph Torres, Posted: May 20, 2013

Mignon Clyburn became acting chairwoman of the FCC Monday. But her short tenure may not be enough to gain back the public's trust.
Kern Residents -- Fatal Police Beating Didn't Happen in…

Kern Residents -- Fatal Police Beating Didn't Happen in a Vacuum

New America Media, News Report, Sandy Close and Raj Jayadev, Posted: May 20, 2013

National media attention may help prompt a public backlash against abusive behavior by law enforcement in this heavily Latino region of California.
New York Bangladeshis Mobilize to Aid Factory Victims

New York Bangladeshis Mobilize to Aid Factory Victims

New America Media, News Report, Anthony Advincula, Posted: May 20, 2013

Working through local local mosques, members of New York's Bangladeshi community have established a fund to aid victims of the Savar factory collapse.

APA Families May Be Price of Immigration Reform

AsianWeek, News Report, Samson Wong , Posted: May 24, 2013

U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii is concerned that the immigration reform bill moves away from the principle of family reunification…

Call It What You Will, It’s Still Genocide

Al Día, Editorial, Posted: May 23, 2013

Guatemala has annulled the judgement that found ex-dictator Efraín Rios Montt guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Osaka Mayor, Sex Slavery is 'Never Necessary'

AsianWeek, Op-ed, Emily Murase, Posted: May 22, 2013

The mayor of Japan's third-largest city said recently that women forced into prostitution by Japan's military in WWII were a "necessary…

In LA Mayor's Race, Latino Voters Target of Confusing Messages

La Opinion, Editorial, Posted: May 17, 2013

Latino voters will be an influential group in the upcoming election for mayor of Los Angeles. They deserve more respect from the candid…

First Class Action Lawsuit Against BP in Mexico

Inter Press Service, News Report, Emilio Godoy, Posted: May 16, 2013

A group of Mexican citizens are preparing the first civil lawsuit in the Mexican courts against British oil company BP for the 2010 Gul…

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Invisible Workforce: Immigrant Domestic Workers Push for Better Conditions

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