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The Border Fence Will Wreck the Environment and Destroy Families

Posted on Sep 15, 2007, Source: Texas Observer

An anti-immigrant fence along Texas's Rio Grande will threaten wildlife as well as separate families and wreck economies -- everything but stop people who want to cross the border.

The Immigrant Graveyards of South Texas

Posted on Jun 11, 2007, Source: Texas Observer

As border security tightens, South Texas has become a graveyard for the weak and unlucky immigrants making the crossing from Mexico.

What the War on Terror Has Done to Texas

Posted on Sep 25, 2006, Source: Texas Observer

The number of National Guard expected to serve on the border in the next two years will reach into the tens of thousands. Yet Bush insists, "The United States is not going to militarize the southern border."

The Silencer

Posted on Apr 20, 2005, Source: Pacific News Service

In the 1980s, Pope Benedict XVI led Catholic Church efforts to quell liberation theology, which many Latin American priests embraced after watching their parishioners' struggles for survival. Now, many in the region hope the pope will hear with new ears "the cry of the people."

Leaded Grasshoppers

Posted on May 6, 2004, Source: Pacific News Service

Though 75% of lead poisoning in California occurs in Latino children there has yet to be an investigation -- what if the kids were white?

In God's Eyes

Posted on Mar 4, 2004, Source: Pacific News Service

The controversy over gay marriage sparks debate amongst the nation's largest denomination -- Catholics.

What's That Smell?

Posted on Oct 23, 2003, Source: Pacific News Service

For black residents of a smoggy neighborhood, the government’s failure to address environmental racism is felt each time they take a breath.

Border Death Traps

Posted on May 15, 2003, Source: Pacific News Service

The blame for needless tragedies like the one that claimed 18 migrants' lives this week lies as much with political decisions as with unscrupulous smugglers.

War: A Mother and Child Disunion

Posted on Mar 21, 2003, Source: Pacific News Service

For families under fire, there's no such thing as a short war.

America's New Fugitives

Posted on Mar 18, 2003, Source: Pacific News Service

Thousands of immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries are choosing to go underground as their best chance of survival in the U.S.

"White" No More

Posted on Jan 16, 2003, Source: Pacific News Service

Based on shared experiences as second-class citizens, Chicanos and Arab immigrants are building an alliance in Los Angeles.

It's Time for a New Sanctuary Movement

Posted on Dec 23, 2002, Source: Pacific News Service

It's time for Americans to once again open their homes and places of worship to immigrants under attack.

IMF Protesters Included More than White Kids with Orange Hair

Posted on Apr 1, 2000, Source: Pacific News Service

Images of young people with outrageously colored hair dominated coverage of the protests against the IMF and World Bank. But a reporter on the ground found a striking number of young people of color, immigrants, and others with first hand knowledge -- and strong personal feelings -- about what they are protesting.
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