AltWeeklies Wire
Surveyor Stakes and Costly Mistakes at the Bordernew
I've been on the road for a week, visiting with residents who make their home on El Rio and considering how U.S. Homeland Security plans to wall the border will change la frontera.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
03-05-2008 |
Immigration
Lives Lived in Light and Shadownew
In North Carolina, a sister and brother, one undocumented, one legal, live starkly different lives.
INDY Week |
Remy Scalza |
02-28-2008 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Grappling With the Border Wallnew
A major policy shift is underway on the Texas border. Following the failure of Congress and the Bush administration to forge new immigration policies, those looking north have only the face of Homeland Security to judge us by. That face is the Wall.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
02-27-2008 |
Immigration
Los Cuentos Chinos: Immigration Myths and Realitiesnew
How do immigration tall tales size up to the truth?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
02-22-2008 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Facing Construction Slowdown, Brazilian Immigrants Leaving South Carolinanew
Brazilians are leaving the area in droves, propelled by the downturn in the construction industry, the decreasing value of the dollar, and the fear of a statewide crackdown on illegal immigration.
Charleston City Paper |
Jared Goyette |
02-20-2008 |
Immigration
He's an ... Illegal Eh-liennew
He's stealing our jobs and our women. Plus, he talks funny. Meet Morgan, the illegal Canadian immigrant.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
02-20-2008 |
Immigration
Why Does the Mexican Border Wall Bypass the Rich and Connected?new
Texas resident Eloisa Tamez wants to know why her land is getting a border wall from Homeland Security, while a nearby golf course and resort remain untouched.
The Texas Observer |
Melissa del Bosque |
02-19-2008 |
Immigration
From Baghdad to Georgianew
An Iraqi refugee finds safety in America.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
02-13-2008 |
Immigration
Patrolling South Texas for Illegal Immigrantsnew
Border Patrolman Jorge Diaz left Mexico at 12. For 20 years, he's trolled the South Texas brush for illegal compatriots.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
01-28-2008 |
Immigration
An Epidemic of Violence Against SF Day Laborersnew
While criminals are bludgeoning and shooting workers who line up to hail building contractors who might give them work, neither the police nor any other government agency or nonprofit seems motivated to see the crimes reported, and the assailants tracked down and jailed.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
01-23-2008 |
Immigration
Making Friends, Not Enemiesnew
In Pakistan and Afghanistan, Greg Mortenson's building schools -- and goodwill.
Colorado Springs Independent |
John Weiss |
01-15-2008 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Fire 'Em All, Let God Sort 'Em Outnew
Homeland Security's latest weapon against illegal immigration could cost legal workers their jobs.
Chicago Reader |
Tori Marlan |
01-15-2008 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Cuban Detour to Texasnew
Cubans reroute to Mexico before heading north to the U.S.
Dallas Observer |
Russell Cobb and Paul Knight |
01-14-2008 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Beware of the 'Watchdog'new
The dangers of Dustin Gold, New Haven's anti-illegal immigration zealot.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
12-26-2007 |
Immigration
Oregon's Undocumented Immigrants Race to Get ID Cardsnew
With less than seven weeks until new driver's license rules take effect, crowds are descending on the Mexican Consulate to get ID cards that let them get licenses under the more favorable, existing regulations.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
12-19-2007 |
Immigration
