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Could Virtual Alerts Reduce Pesticide Hazards in California’s Fields?
Every year, California sprays millions of pounds of pesticides on its agricultural fields that are harmful to health. Farm workers and rural residents are the most exposed to the chemicals, and primarily Latinos and other ethnic groups.
Biden Criticized for Falling Short on Immigration Issue in State of the Union
In his second State of the Union address and amid boos from some Republicans, President Biden highlighted his economic accomplishments and called on Republicans to embrace a common agenda, but made it clear that he will not allow cuts to Social Security or Medicare.
(Español) No hay suficiente comida en la mesa”, una mirada a la inseguridad alimentación en niños latinos de comunidades rurales
(Español) “Sólo los ciudadanos estadunidenses pueden solicitar programas federales de nutrición, pero muchas de nuestras familias tienen hijos nacidos en Estados Unidos y sí califican porque son ciudadanos americanos”.
(Español) Nuevo México hace inversión histórica en almuerzos escolares saludables y gratuitos
(Español) “Estos niños de familias pobres tienen poco acceso a comida saludable. Y hemos visto en nuestras comunidades un aumento de obesidad, diabetes y otras enfermedades que interfieren con el aprovechamiento académico de nuestros niños”.
(Español) Del simbolismo y las promesas hay que pasar a la acción en el tema migratorio
(Español) El recién anunciado programa de parole humanitario para ciudadanos de Cuba, Venezuela, Haití y Nicaragua, y que pretende controlar el flujo de migrantes en busca de asilo, ha tenido el efecto de reducir los cruces sin documentos en 97 por ciento; pero ya 20 estados gobernados por republicanos quieren frenarlo en los tribunales.
(Español) El “zar fronterizo” de Abbott esconde mal una política migratoria racista
(Español) “Hemos visto esto de los autobuses, que Texas manda migrantes a otras partes del país; pero yo no he escuchado que en esos autobuses vayan migrantes de Ucrania. Son mayoritariamente migrantes en busca de asilo pero de piel oscura”.
Millions of Californians Are at Risk of Losing Medi-Cal Coverage
As the nation’s massive Medicaid unwinding begins, California is using government databases, billboards, and navigators to help people who get dropped from Medi-Cal reenroll or find other coverage.
The US-Mexico Border Treaty 175 Years Later: What Is its Significance Today?
175 years ago, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo officially ended the Mexican-American War, doubled the size of the U.S. territory, and forever changed the lives of Mexicans north of the Rio Grande. On this anniversary of the treaty, veteran Chicano intellectuals and activists reflect on the significance and validity of the treaty’s guarantees for the Mexican people in the occupied territories.
California Native Americans and Farm Workers Unite on Water and Land
In the deserts of Southern California, an unprecedented alliance is forming to make better use of water in times of extreme drought. Organized farmworkers and Native American leaders are joining forces with a private nonprofit to serve communities deprived of clean water and find new ways to farm amid the threat of climate change.
As Republican Presidential Campaign Kicks Off, How are Latinos Responding?
With less than two years to go before the 2024 presidential election, Republican Donald Trump has announced his candidacy for president by criticizing the Biden administration for its handling of immigrants at the border with Mexico. Republican lawmakers and governors have echoed Trump’s campaign message.
