Two union leaders, one Mexican and one American, look at the conditions for immigrant workers particularly in the United States within the framework of neoliberal policies that force people to leave home and family to seek work. more>

VIDEO :: The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles presents its views on immigration reform. more>

During his State of the Union, President Obama mentioned "fixing our broken immigration system" but did not include how reform would generate $1.5 trillion, and finally give immigrant workers and their families a sense of security. more>

As the FCC plans to create a series of rules regarding internet monopolies, consumer protection agencies are pressuring ethnic and civil rights defense groups to support neutrality on the web.

VIDEO :: Savetheinternet.com provides this video on net neutrality. more>

VIDEO :: December 15 rally, held at Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle, Washington, to celebrate comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced by Representative Gutierrez. more>

VIDEO :: Maria Celeste Arraras of Telemundo presented a report about Latinas and breast cancer on NBC's Today Show. more>

"In the beginning, they paid me on time. After several weeks, they began to pay me late," said Carlos Espinoza of Corona, Queens. Espinoza said that he worked for 12 hours a day, six days a week. "He always gave me excuses and promised to pay us, but he never did it. Weeks without pay turned into months without a salary." more>

VIDEO :: A month ago, Representative Luis Gutierrez' (D-IL) spoke in Washington, D.C. about why we will not wait for immigration reform.

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VIDEO :: NY1 reports on the capture of a gunman who killed a livery cab driver. They also remind livery drivers about a program to increase driver safety. more>

The author sees the Latinos caught between support for an elected official who has served his community well, and standing up in defense of victims of domestic violence. more>

VIDEO :: Sen. David Vitter offers an amendment to the Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations bill that would require questions about illegal aliens to be included in U.S. census data.

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VIDEO :: A recent Mexican government survey showed a sharp drop in Mexican emigration. more>

One of the reasons we are not seen as the largest minority group in the country is due to the fact that the Latino community has been a prisoner to one issue: immigration. more>

In response to news of immigration officials' easy access to incarcerated undocumented immigrants at Rikers Island, the coalition El Barrio Against Deportation presented recommendations to the Dept. of Corrections. more>

With radio frequencies costing millions of dollars to buy, pirate radio stations like Rika 94.5 FM and La Metro 95.9 have sprung up. more>

With immigration reform postponed and a health reform that does not include them, workers who cleaned up after the 9/11 attacks find themselves in limbo.  more>

VIDEO :: A 2007 documentary focusing on harsh immigration laws for Dominicans.

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 Javier Monroy, of Mexico origin, received nine stitches and has a $30,000 debt from the five days he spent in the hospital.  He recalled the incident yesterday, "They yelled at me.  They left me bleeding in the street," he said.

AUDIO :: Wakeup Call's Esther Armah interviews Mark Potok, Director of the Southern Poverty Law Center Intelligence Project, about their report on the treatment of Latinos is Suffolk County, Long Island.

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In the 2000 Census, the official statistics found that 1 million Dominicans lived in the United States, but several Dominican organizations believe that the actual statistic fluctuates between 1.2 and 1.5 million. more>

The author considers that postponing the immigration debate is actually a blessing in disguise, if one is to judge by the public outbursts surrounding health care reform. more>

Owing up to 11 months in back rent, families must move out within 10 days, or the Sherriff's office will remove them from their homes. more>

VIDEO :: Congressman Brian Bilbray (R-CA), Chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus in the House of Representatives, explains the Birthright Citizenship Act and how it clarifies the issue of citizenship. more>

As of this week the juvenile detention center in Union County, New Jersey, will receive undocumented minors accused of crimes, as part of a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services.

VIDEO :: A look at conditions in a DHS-run immigrant youth detention facility in Taxas. more>

The closing of several hospitals in Queens has made the emergency situation created by the flu in this borough worse.

VIDEO :: Queens hospitals see an increased number of patients worried about the swine flu. Doctors call many of them the "worried well."

"When a man is robbed or loses his life so young, we have to ask for justice and better protection, and more than anything, we have to ask for unity among all the drivers to always remember Roberto," said Fernando Mateo spokesman for the Federation of Taxi Drivers in New York. more>

More than a political play for the mayoral candidates, Perry's resignation signals the growing clout of Mexican Americans.

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Twenty-four million Latinos cannot afford private health insurance.

Ron Pollack, Executive Director for FamiliesUSA, a non-profit advocacy group for consumers of family health care, testifies at a hearing investigating ways to reduce the cost of health insurance for employers, employees and their families. more>

"We are coming to the second-class funeral [of the taxi industry]," said Mario Cabrera of Central Car Service. more>

The dispute between Cuba and the United States had a drastic impact on the lives of millions of Cubans and Americans for almost half a century, isolating us through policies that make no sense more>

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Tired of watching customers choose fast food over a sit-down dining experience, some restaurants have even joined their competitors on the street. more>