The Hispanic Institute is proposing a boycott of CNN due to what they call "ongoing distortion of facts surrounding U.S. immigration issues, especially in commentaries and reports on 'Lou Dobbs Tonight.' "

The considerable size, growth rate, and purchasing power of the Hispanic population makes this a potentially huge boycott -  what do you think?

Watch the video here and tell us what you think:

Is CNN biased?  Is Lou Dobbs out of control? 

Will you boycott CNN?

A recent article in the New York Times details the horrific stories of abuse told by women, often immigrants, who labor as domestic workers. Domestic workers gathered recently to rally and protest these abuses.

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Why do you think these kinds of abuses can still happen in the United States in this modern age?

What can be done to prevent mistreatment of domestic workers, especially immigrant women who feel that they have no way to defend themselves?

 "LA Pasion De La Decision" is a video by Voto Latino and Declare Yourself. It spoofs telenovelas while making an important statement about voting. On their myspace site, the other four episodes are available.

What is the true cost of the war on immigration? A compelling editorial was published in The New York Times on June 3, 2008.

"A nation of immigrants is holding another nation of immigrants in bondage, exploiting its labor while ignoring its suffering, condemning its lawlessness while sealing off a path to living lawfully. The evidence is all around that something pragmatic and welcoming at the American core has been eclipsed, or is slipping away."

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A study recently done by Media Matters highlights how the mainstream media is promoting the current situation the above article describes and also the fears that many Americans have towards immigrants.

"When it comes to immigration, cable news overflows not just with vitriolic rhetoric, but also with a series of myths that feed viewers' resentment and fears, fostering hostility toward immigrants."

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Recent news articles have detailed how the current national immigration debate is affecting college students. In North Carolina, the debate is raging. Previously, North Carolina allowed undocumented students to attend colleges. But the current uproar is challenging the precedents in place. The consequences of these decisions are being felt nationwide.

Click on the links to find out more.

Arkansas Law Bans In-state College Tuition for Undocumented Students
June 2, 2008
http://www.thecabin.net/stories/052708/loc_0527080003.shtml

NC Legislation Would Allow Undocumented Students to Attend Universities
June 2, 2008
http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/1088643.html

NC Community College Decision Affects Massachusetts
May 22, 2008
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/05/22/tuition_aid_to_illegal_immigrants_falters/

Feds Say Colleges May Admit Undocumented Students
May 12, 2008
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1067701.html
 
North Carolina Attorney General Wants to Close Colleges to Undocumented Students
May 8, 2008
http://www.newsobserver.com/front/story/1065111.html


 

 

Reuters and the New York Times report here that Latin rocker Juanes is speaking out about immigration and politics - encouraging fans to speak out and even working with Rock the Vote. Some compare him to Bono as a socially-conscious musician, citing Juanes' position on Time magazines list of "One of the 100 Most Influential People in the World".

An immigration leader from radicalimmigration.com makes his video apology to Mexicans and other immigrants - what do you think?

Marissa Gabrysch, Directora de Student Voices, disfrutó de una exitosa reunión con dos profesores en la Ciudad de Mexico para discutir futuros planes de colaboración entre los campus.

Para leer el artículo siga esta liga:

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Número 50 24 de marzo de 2008

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Marissa Gabrysch Director of Student Voices enjoyed a successful meeting with two professors in Mexico City to discuss future possibilities for collaboration with their campuses.

To read the article go to the following link

http://www.ccm.itesm.mx/talentotec/publica.html

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