A Whole New World of Health Care for New Mexico
New America Media, News Analysis, Posted: Feb 20, 2013
More than 400,000 folks in this stretch of desert lack access to health care. That's about to change in a big way.
Analysts Laud Gov. Brown’s Budget Proposal, But Pitfalls Remain
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Feb 17, 2013
Gov. Brown's budget proposal would balance California's books, but keep spending on social programs below pre-recession levels.
After State of the Union, Experts Tell Obama--Leave Social Security Unchained
New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Feb 13, 2013
Obama’s State of the Union pledged to keep promises to Americans. But Monday, the White House said he’s open to a Social Security change that would break one.
The State of Obama’s Presidency
Colorlines, News Analysis, Posted: Feb 11, 2013
Unless there is a fundamental change in this dynamic, people of color, the working poor and all of those looking for their shot at the American dream are in for a rough go over the next four years.
Silicon Valley Energy Company Busted for Underpaying Mexican Workers
Univision 14, News Report, Posted: Feb 06, 2013
The Sunnyvale clean energy start-up Bloom Energy Corp. brought in workers from Mexico and paid them about $2.66 an hour in pesos.
Pemex Explosion a Test for Mexico's New President
La Opinión, Editorial, Posted: Feb 04, 2013
Editors of La Opinión say the Pemex explosion raises questions about government transparency and oil privatization.
African-American Unemployment Rate 13.8 Percent in January
The NorthStar News, News Report, Posted: Feb 04, 2013
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for African Americans in January was lower than in December but higher when compared to a year ago.
Immigration Advocates Tell Their Stories as Reform Effort Intensifies
Equal Voice, News Report, Posted: Jan 30, 2013
Recent polls show 62 percent of all voters support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Louisiana Receives B- for Education Policy
New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jan 30, 2013
Early in January, Louisiana’s educational policies were given an overall grade of B- from Sacramento-based education reform lobbying group Students First.
Revive Oakland! Economic Opportunity Should be Accessible to Everyone
New America Media, News Feature, Posted: Jan 30, 2013
Jessica, who was born in Mexico, got involved in local activism through a program at her high school that connected her to Urban Peace Movement.
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