Tag Archives: Immigration
Speaking Indigenous Languages in Times of Emergency.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 PROGRAM # 9598 12:00 PM PT Speaking Indigenous Languages in Times of Emergency. Mexican indigenous migrants have been among the worst hit by the heat, fire and smoke of the extreme wildfires that have devastated California’s rural areas. Many spent weeks saving summer crops from the fires and in the absence of […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19 PROGRAM # 9597 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. The day after Tax Day, a community organizer reflects on the billions of dollars undocumented workers contribute to the public treasure and how three out of four undocumented workers are considered essential in pandemic times and still, they continue being excluded from public benefits, […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 PROGRAM # 9590 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. One year after launching the multi-billion Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is claiming success in his crusade to stop migrants and drug traffickers at the Southern border. But after a nine-month investigation, reporters found these claims to be based on inflated figures […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 PROGRAM # 9583 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. Under pressure from immigrant advocates, the Biden administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to make a decision about the controversial Title 42 policy, which excludes asylum-seeking migrants from asking for asylum because of COVID19. The announcement has received attacks […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29 PROGRAM # 9576 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. In the absence of federal reform legislation, some states are stepping in to help protect immigrant families and communities, from extending health care and unemployment benefits to the undocumented, to ensuring legal representation and promoting civic engagement in the democratic process. Guest: Larry Kleinman, […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 PROGRAM # 9569 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. The Biden administration is ending the Trump-era Title 42 expulsions of unaccompanied minors at the border in response to a court ruling. On another story, the Florida State legislature gave the green light to an immigration plan that targets transportation businesses that help bring […]
Extra Edition: Broken Ladders.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 PROGRAM # 9561 11:00 AM PT Extra Edition: Broken Ladders. Among California cities, Fresno is at the deep bottom in racial and economic inclusion. Because of a long history of racial segregation and redlining, Black, Latino and immigrant residents continue living in the poorest neighborhoods. What makes economic mobility so hard in […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 PROGRAM # 9562 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. Each year, Equal Pay Day highlights the fact that women on average must work longer for the same amount of pay than men. The wage gap is even greater in the immigrant community. Naturalized immigrant women earn less than naturalized men and undocumented immigrant […]
Immigration Edition.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 PROGRAM # 9555 12:00 PM PT Immigration Edition. In his State of the Union address, President Biden called for a path to citizenship for Dreamers, farmworkers, TPS holders and essential workers and reform of the immigration system. Immigrant advocates talk about the actions expected from Biden following his remarks. In more news, […]
Tax Credits for Working Families. Unemployment Benefits for Undocumented Workers. Abortion Ban Bill in Florida.
MONDAY, MARCH 7 PROGRAM # 9553 12:00 PM PT Tax Credits for Working Families. The deadline for filing taxes is coming up on April 18th. Millions of working families could get billions of dollars in state and federal tax credits, but delays in filing could mean problems buying groceries, paying rent and other basic expenses. […]
