New America Media: Politics & Governance

100+ Artists Call for Immigration Reform

Univision News, News Report, Posted: May 08, 2013

From comedian Margaret Cho to writer Junot Díaz, more than 100 artists signed a letter on Tuesday in support of reform.

Eyeing White House, Gov's Jindal and Perry Ditch Citizens on Health Care

Black Star News, Op-ed, Marc Morial, Posted: May 07, 2013

Last week, 400,000 poor and underserved Louisianans were shut out of potentially life-saving health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). 

NAACP Mag. Takes Scalia to Task for Entitlement Remarks

News One, News Report, Posted: May 06, 2013

The latest edition of the NAACP's flagship magazine features an illustration of Justice Scalia with a Confederate flag bandana wrapped around his mouth.

Assembly Passes Bills Addressing Safety of Seniors, Disabled

EGP News, News Report, Posted: May 06, 2013

Garcia proposed the bills, AB 849 and AB 971 after seeing “loopholes” in laws protecting the safety of seniors and the disabled, said Tim Reardon, her chief of staff.

Why Is FBI Going After Assata Shakur Now?

The Root, News Report, Posted: May 04, 2013

The first woman on the Most Wanted Terrorists list is exiled in Cuba. That may be a key reason.

Are Pro-Immigrant Marches Counterproductive?

La Opinión, News Analysis, Pilar Marrero, Translated by Jonah Harris , Posted: May 02, 2013

Immigrants and their allies marched Wednesday in cities across the country. But do these demonstrations help or hurt their goal?

Arizonans March for Rights of Workers, Immigrants

New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández, Posted: May 02, 2013

Advocates believe immigration reform would make it easier for immigrant workers to exert their rights without fear of deportation or getting fired.

Drilling Into the Affordable Care Act - How Will It Change Dental Coverage for Kids?

New America Media, News Report, Anna Challet, Posted: May 02, 2013

The Affordable Care Act will make pediatric dental care more accessible than ever before, but many children’s advocates are concerned about the affordability of coverage and the availability of providers.

Obama to Nominate Mel Watt to Head FHFA

The Root, News Report, Posted: May 01, 2013

On Wednesday, President Obama will announce his intent to nominate Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.) to direct the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a White House official told The Root.

Immigration Reform: Who's In and Who's Out

New America Media, Commentary, Juan Rocha, Posted: Apr 30, 2013

In deciding who can fully share in the American experience, a key question missing in the immigration debate is: what kind of citizens can immigration policy cultivate?