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Marking Ramadan in the Era of Trump

Marking Ramadan in the Era of Trump

New America Media, Commentary, Hasan Zillur Rahim, Posted: May 25, 2017

For the more than 3 million Muslims in America, Ramadan this year will be different in one particular way: We will be thinking more deeply about the fate of our…
Trump to the ‘Rescue’ in Saudi Arabia and I…

Trump to the ‘Rescue’ in Saudi Arabia and Israel

New America Media, News Analysis, William O. Beeman, Posted: May 23, 2017

President Trump's hosts in the Middle East have lured him into a web of intrigue that could embroil the region for decades.
Applying for Citizenship: I Should Have Done It Sooner

Applying for Citizenship: I Should Have Done It Sooner

New America Media, Commentary, Giannina Diaz Coello, Posted: May 22, 2017

When the conversation about immigrants began to get ugly, I decided it was time to apply for citizenship.
ACA Repeal Will Wipe Out Coverage Gains by Small Busin…

ACA Repeal Will Wipe Out Coverage Gains by Small Business Workers and Self…

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram, Posted: May 19, 2017

Republicans' efforts to repeal and replace the ACA threaten the health coverage of California's self-employed and those employed in small businesses.
Will Argentina Deny Justice to Its 'Disappeared?'

Will Argentina Deny Justice to Its 'Disappeared?'

New America Media, News Feature, Mary Jo McConahay, Posted: May 18, 2017

Torture survivors and relatives of the disappeared are concerned that justice for state crimes during the military dictatorship is under threat.
The Real Financial Costs of Caregiving

The Real Financial Costs of Caregiving

Minneapolis Star Tribune/New America Media , News Report, Katy Read , Posted: May 18, 2017

Minnesotans who provide caregiving for loved ones may face real financial hardships of their own. Also, a new report hits California care facilities on worker a…
I Ask Again, Do You Want Pence?

I Ask Again, Do You Want Pence?

New America Media, News Analysis, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Posted: May 17, 2017

President Pence would move quickly, adeptly, and expertly at trying to ram legislation and initiatives through Congress and via executive order.
Challenges Loom for Growing Elderly Filipino American P…

Challenges Loom for Growing Elderly Filipino American Population

Philippine News/New America Media , News Report, Neil Gonzalez , Posted: May 17, 2017

The population of Filipino and other Asian American elders will quadruple by 2050. Model programs exist, yet the U.S. is ill-equipped to serve its ethnic senior…
When Hate Speech Became a Movement

When Hate Speech Became a Movement

New America Media, Op-ed, Andrew Lam, Posted: May 16, 2017

What infected Tay has now jumped the confines of the internet. Incubated in a toxic stew of fear and resentment, it now permeates all strata.
Q&A: K-Town ’92 Spotlights Unheard Stories of the…

Q&A: K-Town ’92 Spotlights Unheard Stories of the LA Riots

New America Media, Question & Answer, Peter Schurmann, Posted: May 15, 2017

Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Grace Lee discusses her latest project, K-Town '92, which takes a fresh look at the Los Angeles Riots 25 years later.
Dementia, Poverty & Homelessness Intersect Leaving Blac…

Dementia, Poverty & Homelessness Intersect Leaving Black Elders’ Need…

Los Angeles Sentinel/New America Media , News Feature, Charlene Muhammad , Posted: May 12, 2017

Especially for black families, an elder�s dementia can run into the high costs of care leaving many in poverty and even homeless.
Outside Washington, A ‘More Powerful’ Immig…

Outside Washington, A ‘More Powerful’ Immigrant Rights Movement…

New America Media, News Report, Elena Shore, Posted: May 11, 2017

Despite the cloud of fear hanging over immigrant communities, there is a growing and increasingly organized resistance.