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	Immigration resolution moves toward final vote Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.chroniclet.com/2009/01/06/immigration-resolution-moves-toward-final-vote_122/ Oberlin, OH -- A resolution giving noncitizens equal access to city services was criticized at Monday’s City Council meeting by opponents of illegal immigration, even though supporters of the resolution said it no longer resembles a sanctuary law. More... Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	Housing Push for Hispanics Spawns Wave of Foreclosures Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123111072368352309.html?mod=googlenews_wsj For years, immigrants to the U.S. have viewed buying a home as the ultimate benchmark of success. When the national housing market began unraveling, so did the fortunes of many of the new homeowners. National foreclosure statistics don't break out data More... Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	Sometime police and Latinos speak Spanish Culture By: Inez C. maldonado http://c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064431134&ShowArticle_ID=11801512083537186 Here is the opening paragraph from the article: "A group of local police officers, guns pointed, raided a migrant home in search of a homicide suspect. After securing the house, they entered the bathroom. An officer threw back the shower curtain, More... Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Salt Lake City Council iron out issues Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.kcpw.org/article/7106 The council of Salt Lake City will meet with legislative leaders to discuss final priorities that will be adopted in January. More... Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	ACLU reports immigrant rights are being violated Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2008/12/10/aclu_alleges_rights_abuses/ The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts released a report on Wednesday, reporting that state and county jails and ICE are overlooking the detainees treatment, and that rights are being violated. More... Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	States are becoming Constitution-free zones Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_11124876?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com As far as you can see on the map provided by the American Civil Liberties Union almost all of California is in a Constitution –free zone. However it has gone too far inland in may states. More... Posted on Friday, December 5, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	Arranged marriages is a serious problem that needs to be addresssed Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=20212107&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8 An increase in foreigners who get legal residency by marrying American citizens has in creased by more than 100 percent since 1985. The issue of arranged marriages is a challenge because the vast majority of immigrants marriage partners are legitimate. More... Posted on Friday, December 5, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	President-elect Barack Obama’s choices upset some Latinos Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15967.html Bill Richardson not being chosen as Secretary of State has executive director Arturo Vargas of National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials upset. More... Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	Border fence offends former Mexico President Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=39888 Former President Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico told CNSNews.com he found it personally offensive of the construction of the border fence and is calling for a more intelligent security for both countries. More... Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	President Elect Obama’s choice for Homeland Security not confirmed Culture By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15948.html As president elect Obama, becomes President he is faced with the decision on how he will reshape the nations vast homeland security. More... Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 By: jackie 0 Comments Share

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