Politics
(Español) Moderar el “entusiasmo” de los agentes de ICE y poner foco en verdaderos criminales, el nuevo mandato
(Español) El cambio de liderazgo en ICE ha hecho que la agencia sea más receptiva a los grupos de defensa legal y de inmigrantes que fueron rechazados por la pasada administración, según muestran correos electrónicos internos de esa agencia.
Eviction Protections Extended. Also, The Fight for More Covid Relief.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 PROGRAM # 9162 12:00 PM PST Eviction Protections Extended. California Gov. Newsom signed a law that extends eviction protections through the end of June and gives $2.6 billion in rental relief. Last year’s law that banned evictions for unpaid rent for tenants who paid at least 25% of their rent owed has […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 PROGRAM # 9161 12:00 PM PST Mexico Edition. Mexico’s Covid death toll is now the third highest in the world. An eminent Mexican expert discusses the spread of Covid in the country, including Mexico’s Covid testing efforts, hospitalizations, vaccination plans, and other emergency measures, as well as the state of Mexico’s health […]
Congress Moves Forward Third Economic Stimulus Package
In the first major political battle of the Biden era, House and Senate Democrats swept Republicans to advance through a budget reconciliation process a massive nearly $2 trillion economic aid package.
Six Dead and Widespread Unrest After Explosion at Georgia Poultry Plant
After six workers were killed in an explosion at a large chicken processing plant in Gainesville, Georgia, questions and confusion remain among the families of those affected.
(Español) Someten al Congreso verisón bipartidista de la Dream Acct 2021
(Español) “A veinte años de que se introdujo por primera vez, Durbin pide al Senado que finalmente haga de ‘laLey de los Sueños’, ‘la Ley de la Tierra’”: Durbin.
Raising Minimum Wage.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 PROGRAM # 9160 12:00 PM PST Raising Minimum Wage. House and Senate leaders introduced the Raise the Wage Act, a legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 also included in President Biden’s 1.9 trillion relief package. Proponents say that despite working hard and risking Covid infection, many workers […]
Climate Change and Anti-Racism Action.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 PROGRAM # 9159 12:00 PM PST Climate Change and Anti-Racism Action. Joe Biden is placing environmental justice in the front burner of his bold climate change plan, creating a new White House council on environmental justice. Cecilia Martínez, a long-time critic of racism and injustice, was chosen to lead the team. Guest […]
(Español) Confirma Senado a Alejandro Mayorkas, primer titular del DHS inmigrante y latino
(Español) Muchas organizaciones defensoras de los derechos de los inmigrantes aplaudieron la confirmacion Alejandro Mayorkas como nuevo jefe del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional.
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 PROGRAM # 9158 12:00 PM PST Immigration Edition. A new immigration plan, as part of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, includes granting undocumented essential workers a green card and reduce the wait time for citizenship. A leading farmworker advocate discusses the plan. Also, as President Biden ordered the end of the […]