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Child Migrants Have Been Coming to America Alone Since Ellis Island

NewsTaco July 21, 2014

*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 […]

Secure Border? A Wall Doesn’t Make It So

Mary Mata July 18, 2014

Recipe: Chile Relleno – Stuffed Poblano Chiles

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‘Lemon Grove Incident’ Remembered 80 Years Later

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*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

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*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

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*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

NewsTaco July 17, 2014

*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 […]