New America Media: Politics & Governance

Louisiana Gov. Jindal’s approval falls below 50%

Louisiana Weekly, News Report, Posted: Feb 13, 2013

The new poll from Voter Consu?mer Research out of Washington D.C. revealed that 21.0 percent of Louisianians “approve-strongly” Governor Jindal, 24.9 percent “approve-somewhat”. That 45.9 percent approval rating for Bobby Jindal stands in contrast to a disapproval rating of 48.4 percent.

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.

Filipinos Are Largest Asian Group in California—New Study

Inquirer.net, News Report, Posted: Feb 11, 2013

Filipinos are the largest Asian minority group in California today.

Health Reform “Bridges” Sacramento Man from Pain to Care

New America Media, News Report, Callie Shanafelt, Posted: Feb 11, 2013

Clifford Roberson’s pain has persisted since a forklift accident in the 1980s. Now, Obamacare is bringing him treatment he couldn’t afford for years.

President Obama's State of the Union Speech Under Fire Again

New America Media, News Report, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Posted: Feb 09, 2013

While the GOP’s rebuttal to Pres. Obama's SOTU will be softer and gentler in tone than in years past, its relentless attack on his policies is still very much in place.

Transforming ‘Deferred Action’ for Young Immigrants Into True Opportunities

EdSource, News Report, Edward Kissam, Posted: Feb 07, 2013

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals plan may help 305,000 undocumented California youth remain in the U.S.—but not without education reforms.

How Immigration Reform Could Expand Incarceration of Immigrants

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Feb 06, 2013

“There is not in my opinion very much enforcement going on at all in the interior of the country,” said Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte, a Virginia Republican.

Senators' Letter Calls for Humane Immigration Reform

La Opinión, News Report, Posted: Feb 06, 2013

Four Democratic Senators circulated a letter Wednesday, laying out the values they believe should be considered in immigration reform.

WORDS FROM THE WISE: America’s Oldest Park Ranger Brings Black History to Life

New America Media/Richmond Pulse, Profile, Malcolm Marshall, Posted: Feb 05, 2013

Betty Reid-Soskin, 91, is the oldest National Park Ranger. She brings black history to life, from her mother’s slavery to the election of a black president.

Rosa Parks' Stamp on American History

The Root, Commentary, Jeanne Theoharis, Posted: Feb 04, 2013

The centennial of Rosa Parks’ birth this week, says the author of a new book on her, should mark the real legacy of her activism—both in the South and North.