Politics
In Georgia, President Biden Calls for Voting Rights Protections
This week, President Biden traveled to Atlanta, a city known as the birthplace of the civil rights movement, where he issued a national call to defend minority voting rights and change Senate filibuster rules if necessary.
California’s Historic Law on Overtime Pay for Farmworkers Goes into Effect
Farmworkers in California can now receive extra pay for time worked beyond eight hours per day or 40 hours per week. The law, which began to be phased in three years ago, went into full effect on Jan. 1 for any employer with at least 26 employees on the payroll.
“Chavela.” (Repeat), also “Vanishing Frontiers.”
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 PROGRAM # 9502 12:00 PM PT “Chavela.” (Repeat). The film “Chavela: Trailblazer, Rebel, Icon,” showcases the life of the late ranchera singer Chavela Vargas. Born in Costa Rica, Chavela moved at an early age to Mexico City, where during the 1950s broke with Mexican mainstream conventions by dressing in pants, drinking tequila, smoking […]
(Español) Avanzan demócratas un paso hacia adelante para conseguir la ley de derechos de voto
(Español) Nancy Pelosi declaró tras la aprobación de la medida que urdió en la cámara baja: “Nada menos está en juego que nuestra democracia”. La estrategia que realizara la Cámara de Representantes para aprobar la medida, ahora “le permite a Schumer llevarla directamente al piso del Senado”, dice la fuente.
(Español) El huevo de la serpiente anida en el Congreso. Es hora de actuar
(Español) El momento ha llegado. Está en juego el Congreso y el año electoral ya comenzó. El Senado debe aprobar dichos proyectos de ley y proteger a los votantes durante las elecciones intermedias y más allá. El tiempo se termina.
No Latinos in the Movies. (Repeat).
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 PROGRAM # 9500 12:00 PM PT No Latinos in the Movies. (Repeat). Latino movie stars played a leading role the night of the Oscars. But aside from filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, most served as presenters. The critics also warn that despite Los Angeles being home to the film and television industry and […]
(Español) Nueva York da derecho a votar en elecciones locales a residentes legales no ciudadanos
(Español) Hay quienes temen que va desanimar a los que quieren hacerse ciudadanos, pues una vez pudiendo votar seguramente ya para qué’.
Extra Edition: Repeat Program. Impact of Racism on Immigrants. Also, Migrant Housing.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 PROGRAM # 9498 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Repeat Program. Impact of Racism on Immigrants. Most Latino and Asian immigrants in California experienced discrimination in the workplace due to skin color or accent. Most also feel their access to legal immigration status would be threatened if they use government benefits, such as […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 PROGRAM # 9499 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. A federal operation revealed that hundreds of Mexican and Central American migrants were being forced, sometimes at gunpoint, to work in farms in Georgia. Members of Congress are now asking: how were the farms able to bring the victims to the U.S. using a […]
(Español) Estudios indican mayor perjuicio de las políticas de supresión del voto en las comunidades de color
(Español) “Mostramos que la consolidación de los lugares de votación deprimió severamente la participación en las primarias presidenciales de Milwaukee, y que los efectos fueron aún mayores para los votantes de color que para los blancos…”.
Noticias
- Radio Conciencia: Florida Community Station Aims to Keep Immigrant Farmworkers Safe During Hurricanes October 10, 2024
- "Complete Neglect": Thousands Were Not Evacuated from Florida Jails & Prisons Ahead of Hurricane Milton October 10, 2024
- Trump & GOP Push Misinformation on Hurricanes as Climate Crisis Intensifies Across Globe October 10, 2024
- 3.5 Million Left Without Power After Florida Hit by Second Climate-Fueled Deadly Hurricane in Weeks October 10, 2024
- Headlines for October 10, 2024 October 10, 2024
