Better Language Interpretation Crucial for New Social Security Commissioner
 

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.

 

NY Irish Center Fights Older Immigrants’ Isolation

 

Irish Echo/New America Media, News Feature, Peter McDermott , Posted: May 16, 2013

With an assist from Ireland’s government, the New York Irish Center honors its immigrant elders with a place to reducing their isolation.

 

Q&A: Why Tamerlan Chose U.S. -- Not Russia -- As Target

 

New America Media, Question & Answer, Peter Schurmann, Posted: Apr 30, 2013

Tamarlan Tsarnaev's decision to return to the U.S. suggests his motives were not linked to Chechnya or Dagestan, but much more to American society.

 

Scotland Moves Toward Diversity

 

EuroMight, News Report, Shayla Martin, Posted: Apr 14, 2013

Despite a presence that predates the 15th century, Scottish residents of African descent are still misjudged and misunderstood.

 

As Europe Flails, Mexico and Brazil Look to Aid One Time Colonizers

 

New America Media, News Analysis, Louis Nevaer, Posted: Apr 12, 2013

Officials in Mexico and Brazil are contemplating ways of aiding Spain and Portugal, while also turning a profit.

Thatcher 'helped push ties with China'

 

China Daily, News Report, Posted: Apr 08, 2013

Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady of British politics who died on Monday at 87, played a key role in China's relationship with the United Kingdom.

 

International Students Risk Losing Visa If City College Closes

 

New America Media, News Report, Peter Schurmann, Posted: Mar 14, 2013

For the 1,100 international students at City College, loss of accreditation for the school could put their immigration status at risk.

 

Mexican Drug Cartels Eye Spain As Their New Home

 

New America Media, News Analysis, Louis Nevaer, Posted: Feb 21, 2013

The economic crisis in Spain - with nearly 30% unemployment rate -- has unleashed a brutal turf war between rival Latin American drug cartels.

 

As Spain's Economy Worsens, Young Adults Flock to Mexico for Jobs

 

New America Media, News Report, Louis E.V. Nevaer, Posted: Feb 02, 2013

Mexico has become a land of opportunity for Spaniards fleeing the economic crisis in Europe.

First Woman of African Descent Elected to UK Parliament

 

The Afro, News Report, Posted: Nov 14, 2012

David Cameron's Conservative Party has quietly made history by electing the first woman of African descent to British Parliament.

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