Undocumented Children Won’t Break Texas Schools
Undocumented Children Won’t Break Texas Schools
*Just in case someone brings it up. VL By Patrick Michels, Texas Observer Texas and federal officials have been preoccupied this summer by the immediate needs of the 50,000-plus children […]
Some cities open arms to children caught on the border
*This is not a one-sided story, but negative end of it seems to get all the ink. There are more like this: groups, individuals, opening their doors, lending a hand, […]
Child Migrants Have Been Coming to America Alone Since Ellis Island
*Context. Perspective. Myth-busting. Truth. VL By Tasneem Raja , Mother Jones An unaccompanied child migrant was the first person in line on opening day of the new immigration station at Ellis […]
Recipe: Chile Relleno – Stuffed Poblano Chiles
*NewsTaco rule: when you prepare this dish, you have to let us know how it turned out. Either that or invite us all to your house for dinner. VL By […]
‘Lemon Grove Incident’ Remembered 80 Years Later
*This post is several years old. I stumbled on it and realized how few U.S. Latinos have heard of this, and how that should change. There are young U.S. Latinos […]
For Latina Women, College Is Often A Culture Clash
*From the article: “College is a transformative experience for any young adult, but it carries a special resonance for Latina women.” Wonderful anthology that honors Latinas and I’m sure will […]
Surge of Central American Children Roils U.S. Immigration Debate
*Lots of numbers, lots of stats here. Interesting bit: “Overall, 53% favor speeding up this legal process ‘even if it means some children eligible for asylum are deported.’” The question […]
More Democrats oppose weakening legal protections of kids crossing the border
*The latest in the politics tied to the child immigrant border crisis. Some Democrats oppose tieing crisis funding to increased deportations. It points to inaction – no funding of $3.7 […]
Fulfillment of Prophecy: the Eagle and Condor and Embracing Our Indian Children
*This is different from everything else we’ve been hearing and reading about the border child immigrant crisis. A native American take on the place of migration in indigenous beliefs. This […]
Disease Threat From Immigrant Children Wildly Overstated
*Subheading: “The Central American kids arriving in Texas are likely to be better-vaccinated than children in Texas.” VL By Rachel Pearson, Texas Observer With thousands of children from Central America […]
