The Politics of Humanity: Deporting Victims of Abuse

Put forth by XicanoPwr


America’s sudden interest in the Black and Brown tension that has recently dominated the airwaves has only provided a perfect cover for the anti-immigration forces. Last year, I wrote a post about Emelina Ramirez Bojorquez, the Georgia immigrant who was thrown into detention as an “illegal alien” after a domestic disturbance. This time, Ana Bertha [...]

Elvira Arellano’s Hunger Strike for Immigrant Rights

Put forth by XicanoPwr


In commemorating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Angered by the hardening stance on immigration-related issues, Elvira Arellano will be holding hunger strike outside the US Embassy. She told the the Prensa Latina, “On behalf of the thousands of undocumented people, we demand the end of abuse against Mexicans in US territory.” [...]

Stopping the Violence

Put forth by XicanoPwr


Everywhere and in all ages, women have experienced violence. They have been raped, mutilated, battered and murdered. Violence currently poses the most significant threat to women’s rights as equal citizens. Yet, the seriousness and scope of the problem is often ignored.
Recent events just how widespread and multifaceted the situation is:

The brutal and inhumane rape, torture, [...]

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