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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,

 

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