Férrea lucha migrante por acceso político

Una nota de La Opinion (Los Angeles) que analiza un aspecto de la lucha de los mexicanos en el extranjero por los derechos politicos, y que rescata otro ejemplo de demagogia de funcionarios que platican muy bonito en las reuniones pero nunca pueden dictaminar las reformas que alaban - o sacar otras mejores.

Férrea lucha migrante por acceso político - La Opinión - noticias locales, nacionales e internacionales desde Los Ángeles - impre.com

Californians split on Arizona's illegal immigration crackdown

A new USC/LA Times poll of California voters finds a high awareness of the SB 1070 law in Arizona, a significant racial divide when asked if they support or oppose it (particularly among white and Latino respondents), as well as significant differences between older and younger Californians.

The link to the full article:
Californians split on Arizona's illegal immigration crackdown - latimes.com

For fans of Mexico's national soccer team, one true love

An interesting article about the growth of US-based interest in the Mexican national soccer team.

We wrote about this phenomenon some 25 years ago for Pacific News Service and it seems that we were only scratching the surface, as the demographic and economic significance has become hard to ignore.

For fans of Mexico's national soccer team, one true love - latimes.com

For fans of Mexico's national soccer team, one true love - latimes.com

For fans of Mexico's national soccer team, one true love - latimes.com

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Calderón en EU: 27 ovaciones y cero respuestas

Una nota de Milenio indica la dificultad del contexto bilateral actual:

"El Presidente se llevó las palmas de la mayoría demócrata; en cambio, legisladores republicanos se limitaron a advertir que no renunciarán a ninguna de sus libertades para solucionar los problemas de otro país.

En un discurso de 30 minutos, que fue interrumpido 27 veces para ser ovacionado, el presidente Felipe Calderón pidió al Capitolio una reforma migratoria y freno a la venta indiscriminada de armas. Sin embargo, luego del acto legisladores republicanos descartaron eventuales acuerdos en ambos temas."

Calderón en EU: 27 ovaciones y cero respuestas | Ediciones Impresas Milenio

AP-Univision Poll Finds Discrimination High Against Latinos

A new poll has just been released by the AP and Univision, revealing that Latinos have become the target of discrimination in the country. The discrimination they suffer and perceive is higher than for any other social group in the nation, including women and other racial minorities.

"An Associated Press- Univision Poll found that 61% of people overall said Latinos faced significant discrimination, compared with 52% who said blacks did and 50% who said women.

The survey also underscored how perceptions of prejudice can vary by ethnicity. While 81% of Latinos said they confronted a lot of or some discrimination, a smaller but still substantial 59% of non-Latinos said so."

Latino discrimination: Discrimination high against Latinos, poll finds - latimes.com

Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel blamed for immigration reform's poor progress - latimes.com

This LA Times article examines an issue that has been raised by pro-immigrant reform forces ever since then President-elect Barack Obama revealed the members of his cabinet. By most accounts, Rahm Emanuel has not done anything to dispel the misgivings people had about him.


Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel blamed for immigration reform's poor progress - latimes.com

Video Obama and Calderon Discuss Immigration Reform, Arizona SB 1070

The following video is a summary of the joint press conference held by President Barack Obama and President Felipe Calderon, highlighting in this case the issue of immigration reform and their opposition to Arizona's SB 1070.

Michelle Obama Confronted by Second Grader About President Obama's Immigration Policies

In a visit to a second grade class today, first lady Michelle Obama was questioned by a student about President Obama's policies towards undocumented immigrants, such as the student's mother.

Michelle needs to catch up on the discussion of these issues.

Undocumented Students Protest at McCain Office, Urge Passage of DREAM Act

Five students, four of them undocumented, staged a protest at Senator John McCain's office in Tucson, decrying the senator's lack of support for the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform.

The students have been placed under arrest and the undocumented may face deportation.

This is one of several activities which have been carried out recently to draw attention to the plight of young people who have have lived most of their lives in the US, studied hard and even enrolled in universities but are unable to begin or complete their studies due to the lack of a DREAM Act.

Link to the story below.

Illegal Immigrant Students Protest at McCain Office - NYTimes.com

Video: Living Conditions of Farm Workers in California's Central Valley

The following is a video produced by New American Media.


Homeless Farmworkers in the Central Valley from New America Media on Vimeo.

Star Wars Spoof of McCain "Danged Fence" Ad

Well, it was only a matter of time before McCain's ludicrous "danged fence" ad was spoofed ... and here it is:

Michael Gerson - The GOP's harsh immigration stance will cost it

An interesting article from Gerson.

One of his most interesting lines as he discusses the possible costs of the Republican party's anti-imigrant tendency at a time when there is an ongoing demographic growth of Latinos in Southwestern states, who are now at least 40% of the high school students in each state: "In a matter of decades, the Republican Party could cease to be a national party."

Michael Gerson - The GOP's harsh immigration stance will cost it

Mexico the Happiest Nation in the World, Says Coca-Cola Study Measuring Global Happiness

At least they did not suggest that it is because Mexico is the world's leading consumer of soft drinks ... and has a rapidly growing diabetes problem.

BevNET.com: Coca-Cola Study Measures Global Happiness

Arizona tourism loses more business in wake of immigration law vote

Even the Republican party has decided to hold its convention in Florida, rather than in Arizona.

Meanwhile, San Francisco and Los Angeles are among the cities that have voted to join the boycott agains the state of institutionalized discrimination.

Arizona tourism loses more business in wake of immigration law vote

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Americans for America Target Colorado Senate Candidate for Supporting Arizona SB 1070

Another creative ad from Americans for America PAC. This one targets Jane Norton, candidate for senator in Colorado, for supporting Arizona's SB 1070.

An Anti-John McCain Ad from Americans for America Centered on the Absurdity of SB 1070

Americans for America PAC has begun to air the following political ads, targeting SB 1070 and current senator John McCain, a supporter of the law.