Health
(Español) Ordena gobernador texano retirar el uso obligatorio del cubre bocas y abrir al 100%
(Español) Los trabajadores de primera línea son predominantemente mujeres y personas de color de bajos ingresos. Como resultado, los trabajadores en lugares como las tiendas de comestibles y restaurantes han tenido que lidiar con los texanos que intentan burlar las restricciones destinadas a mantener a la gente segura.
New Stimulus Bill. Also, Vaccine for Frontline Workers.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 PROGRAM # 9179 12:00 PM PST New Stimulus Bill. A House committee released the Democrats’ Covid-19 relief plan and the full House is expected to vote on it this week. One element of the plan continues being contentious: raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. What’s in the bill and […]
Extra Edition.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 PROGRAM # 9178 11:00 AM PST Extra Edition. Undocumented disabled people face the same issues as any other disabled person, but their challenges are compounded by isolation, segregation, and fear. Many fear deportation and do not call authorities or social agencies when in critical need. An advocate discusses the issues, including discrimination […]
(Español) California, con el mayor número de muertes por Covi-19 en todo EE UU
(Español) Sin embargo, en promedio California ahora informa la mitad de casos nuevos por día… A algunos condados se les ha permitido levantar las restricciones… y se avecinan más reaperturas… Los legisladores estatales aprobaron esta semana un paquete de ayuda de $ 7.6 mil millones.
(Español) Como resultado del confinamiento estudio dice que aumentó la violencia doméstica
(Español) Otro factor ha sido el impacto económico de la pandemia, particularmente el desempleo masculino, que exacerbó la inseguridad financiera y el consumo de alcohol y otras sustancias. Los encierros obligaron a adultos y niños a permanecer en lugares cerrados con sus abusadores.
Extra Edition.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 PROGRAM # 9175 11:00 AM PST Extra Edition. The extreme cold weather and power and water failures in Texas has brought a major humanitarian crisis. In the deep freeze, thousands along the border are struggling with lack of shelter, electricity and running water. How can you help? Colleagues from sister stations and […]
Texas Storm, Blackouts. Also, Promising Covid Treatment.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 PROGRAM # 9174 12:00 PM PST Texas Storm, Blackouts. Millions in Texas were left without power and drinking water as the brutal winter weather continues hitting the region. A number of people have died from the extreme cold and carbon monoxide poisoning. Black and Latino neighborhoods, including Colonia communities along the border, […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 PROGRAM # 9173 12:00 PM PST Mexico Edition. Mexican analysts report and comment on headline news developments around the country, including the ramp up of the Covid vaccination plan. Photo: elmuromx.org For more information about Linea Abierta click here To visit Linea Abierta audio archives go to archivosderb.org
Vaccines for All? Protecting the Most at Risk. The Looming Threat of Eviction.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 PROGRAM # 9172 12:00 PM PST Vaccines for All? President Biden announces the US will have vaccines for 300 million people by July and the injections will be expedited. Will people show up to get the doses into their arms? In this program, a vaccine analyst discusses common concerns that make people […]
Extra Edition.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 PROGRAM # 9171 11:00 AM PST Extra Edition. The coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the lives of people in California’s rural agricultural areas. Low income rural communities are among the hardest hit. Guest analysts and local officials report on pandemic relief available for workers in California’s farming valleys, including food assistance, rent […]