Getting Past ‘Smart Walls’ to Build a Smart Immigration Policy
Biden talked the talk on border policy during the campaign, but has been a different guy since becoming president.
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Missteps in L.A.’s Pandemic Response Left Disadvantaged Communities Behind
New collaborations with community organizations may produce innovative solutions that could make the pandemic recovery more equitable.
Vaccines Are Not Reaching Hardest Hit Los Angeles Communities
Why are the Angelenos dying most from COVID-19 being vaccinated at such low rates?
Will President Biden Keep Candidate Biden’s Immigration Reform Promises?
One big question will be whether Biden is as willing as his predecessor to use his far-reaching presidential powers to reshape policy.
Classic Air, a Link in the International Deportation Chain, Forced to Pay Back Wages to Workers
Major ICE contractor socked with violation of labor law.
Harnessing the Asian American Vote
Political scientist Janelle Wong on the growing power of the Asian American vote.
Black Voters Say, “You’re Welcome, America”
Dorian Warren explains how Black America voted strategically and made Biden-Harris a reality.
Voters of Color Decisive for Biden Despite Democrats’ Missteps
Grassroots groups expanded the electorate, despite ineffective outreach from the Democratic Party and active suppression by Republicans.
Muerte, aborto espontáneo y COVID-19: la historia de negligencia médica en los vuelos de ICE
Incluso antes de la pandemia, ICE fracasó sistemáticamente en brindar atención médica adecuada a los detenidos en sus aviones — provocando graves problemas.
Death, Miscarriage and COVID-19: Inside ICE Air’s History of Medical Neglect
Even before the pandemic, ICE consistently failed to provide adequate medical care to detainees on its flights — with dire outcomes.
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