Stories by Michelle Garcia

Michelle GarcĂ­a is a journalist and director of the documentary “Against Mexico-the making of Heroes and Enemies” now streaming on PBS.org. View her web site here.. She is at work on a book about masculinity and the U.S.-Mexico border.subscribe to Michelle Garcia's rss feed

Insane U.S. Strategy Feeds Guns to Mexican Drug Lords

Posted on Nov 17, 2011, Source: Salon

Amid a violent war the government helped escalate, The United States shielded and provided arms for a dangerous cartel.

As Long as 'Latino' Is Synonymous With 'Immigrant,' We Will Remain a Class Apart

Posted on Apr 18, 2009, Source: AlterNet

As the battle continues over who deserves citizenship and at what cost, we question whether Latinos can win true citizenship.

Troy Davis to Die Next Week: Will Georgia Execute an Innocent Man?

Posted on Sep 17, 2008, Source: Amnesty International Magazine

The case of Troy Davis led to a global call to save his life. But in Savannah, Georgia, a legacy of racism and fear has kept people silent.
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