LGBT Groups Slam ‘Poison Pill’ Amendments to Immigration Bill

New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jun 19, 2013

LGBT advocacy organizations called several amendments to the Senate immigration reform bill “poison pills that threaten the entire legislation.”

Power Struggles at Interior Department Impact Indian Affairs

 

Indian Country, News Report, Posted: Jun 18, 2013

When Kevin Washburn became Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in September 2012, he had some work to do. Not just the typical demands of running a complex subsection of a large federal agency, but also the complicated work of regaining a portfolio that had been siphoned off by overeager Obama administration officials.

 

Chokwe Lumumba -- The First Afrocentric Mayor of Jackson, Miss.

 

Jackson Advocate, News Analysis, Alice Thomas-Tisdale, Posted: Jun 12, 2013

Chokwe Lumumba was elected mayor of Jackson this week, and headlines across the country seem to be fueling an uneasiness in white America.

 

Medgar Evers: Legacy Challenges

 

The Root, News Report, Corey Dade, Posted: Jun 12, 2013

Fifty years after the activist's death, landmark policies he championed may be struck down by SCOTUS.

 

Indian Country’s Data Scandal: Invisibility

 

Indian Country, Op-ed, Mark Trahant, Posted: Jun 11, 2013

In an era of austerity the lack of data has serious consequences. If Indian Country were to show up on the NSA’s data heat map we would be the brightest green zone on the planet.

 

Filipino Elders in U.S. Hope to Return Home—With Medicare

 

Filipino-American Bulletin/New America Media, News Feature, Sluggo Rigor , Posted: Jun 07, 2013

Many Filipino elders can’t afford to stay here, and can’t get visas for family caregivers. They want a change letting them go home with Medicare.

House Votes to Defund DACA

 

New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jun 06, 2013

The U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, that seeks to defund the DACA program.

Colorado Grants Driver's Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants

 

New America Media, News Report, Posted: Jun 06, 2013

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law a measure granting driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Democrats Must Regain Control of the Immigration Debate

 

El Diario/La Prensa, Editorial, Staff, Posted: Jun 05, 2013

Marco Rubio's shifting stance on immigration reform is a response to attacks by Republicans -- and a lack of leadership by Democrats.

Rubio: Senate Immigration Reform Bill Lacks 60 Votes

 

EFE / La Opinión, News Report, Posted: Jun 04, 2013

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said Tuesday said the immigration bill does not have the 60 votes it needs to pass in the Senate.

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