Immigrants Confront the Recession
Nov 03, 2008
Photo (cc) Joel Mann Fong Oi Kan wishes that she only worked five days a week. But in the midst of the worst economy in decades, she said she has to
The Citizen
Sep 29, 2008
 With candidates already campaigning for the 2009 municipal elections, some residents who are not citizens want to play a more active role. This week, we report on the latest effort
A New Push to Let Non-Citizens Vote
Sep 29, 2008
Photo Jean Marc Grambert / ivotenyc.org. Earlier this month, dozens of protesters, many wearing facemasks emblazoned with the word "Voiceless," gathered on the steps of City Hall. Organized by the
The Citizen
Aug 27, 2008
Photo (c) redxdressA bakery in Brigton Beach, home to a large Russian community. New York's immigrant community can now expect city agencies to speak their language. Mayor
English Learners Left Behind
Aug 18, 2008
Photo (c) Pictures by Ann In a city where more than 170 languages are spoken and over a third of residents are foreign-born, scores of New York public school students struggle to
The State of Civil Liberties
Jul 29, 2008
Photo (cc) Genocide Intervention NetworkThe 2006 Save Darfur Rally in Central Park drew over 30,000 people. Central Park holds a special place in the history of civil liberties and
Language Barrier Begins to Fall at City Hospitals
Jul 22, 2008
Photo (cc) anuarsallehBy and large, hospital communication services have improved for patients who speak languages other than English. A trip to the hospital poses challenges for everyone -- stressful conditions,
The Quest for Childcare: Few Spaces, Little Information
Jun 19, 2008
Photo (cc) Katia Strieck Many parents in New York, particularly lower-income ones, struggle to find safe, affordable childcare. Although New York City offers low-cost or free childcare, there are not
Puffing Up Marijuana Charges
Jun 06, 2008
Photo (cc) Incognito Much has been written about statistics showing that police "stop-and-frisks" in New York City are directed primarily at young African American and Latino males, but until now
Protecting Incarcerated Gay and Lesbian Youth
Jun 04, 2008
Photo (cc) Ryan Godfrey Young New Yorkers who are defined by themselves or others as LGBTQ - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning their identity - are often at risk for |