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Richard Aoki’s Supporters: Legacy Outweigh Uncert…

Richard Aoki’s Supporters: Legacy Outweigh Uncertainties

International Examiner, News Feature, Travis Quezon, Posted: Sep 28, 2012

The legacy of Richard Aoki as an activist, scholar, and educator remains at the center of recent claims that he had worked as an FBI informant.
Every 26 Seconds, a Student Drops Out of High School

Every 26 Seconds, a Student Drops Out of High School

Loop21, Video, Andrew Lambertson, Posted: Sep 28, 2012

Every 26 seconds, a student drops out of high school. Here's what happens when they do.
Chinese Americans’ High Stakes in Future of SF Ci…

Chinese Americans’ High Stakes in Future of SF City College

New America Media, News Report, Anna Challet, Posted: Sep 27, 2012

San Francisco's Chinese community is among the most vocal supporters of the embattled City College of San Francisco.
Elderly Baltimore Woman Battles to Keep Her Home

Elderly Baltimore Woman Battles to Keep Her Home

AFRO, News Report, Alexis Taylor, Posted: Sep 27, 2012

A Baltimore widow may lose her home of four decades because of a reverse-mortgage nightmare created by federal housing authorities.
The Other Death Sentence: Aging and Dying in America…

The Other Death Sentence: Aging and Dying in America’s Prisons

New America Media , News Feature, James Ridgeway, Posted: Sep 26, 2012

More than 100,000 Americans are destined to spend their final years in prison—the prison of old age behind bars. Here are some of their stories.
New Study Calls For Eliminating Bail Bonds

New Study Calls For Eliminating Bail Bonds

New America Media, News Report, Suzanne Manneh, Posted: Sep 26, 2012

Some states have eliminated money bail requirements for those arrested, and others might do the same.
Coachella Students Respond to Congresswoman Bono Mack

Coachella Students Respond to Congresswoman Bono Mack

Coachella Unincorporated/New America Media, Commentary, Posted: Sep 25, 2012

Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack’s campaign told a local newspaper that her “third world toilet” emailed comments were about corruption at Duroville trailer park,
A Dream Deferred for an Alhambra Chinese Youth

A Dream Deferred for an Alhambra Chinese Youth

Alhambra Source, Commentary, Posted: Sep 25, 2012

I'd been watching news stories about illegal immigrants for years. How is it possible, at the age of 17, I could not have known?
Indian American Talent Flourishes on Fall TV

Indian American Talent Flourishes on Fall TV

India West, News Report, Lisa Tsering, Posted: Sep 25, 2012

Indian American actors and writers are making a mark on American TV this season — with hit shows.
Indian Activist Urmi Basu: Sex Selection Fuels Human Tr…

Indian Activist Urmi Basu: Sex Selection Fuels Human Trafficking

New America Media, Question & Answer, Viji Sundaram, Posted: Sep 24, 2012

Human rights activist Urmi Basu's work is featured in an upcoming PBS documentary, which is scheduled to air on Oct. 1 and 2.
Immigrant Mothers--Living With a Heart Divided

Immigrant Mothers--Living With a Heart Divided

New America Media/Enlace, News Feature, Norma De la Vega, Translated by Elena Shore, Posted: Sep 22, 2012

As women debate whether they can “have it all,” some have chosen to provide for their families at all costs, even if it means leaving their kids.
Deferred Action Leaves Some Behind and in Limbo

Deferred Action Leaves Some Behind and in Limbo

New America Media, News Feature, Beth Caldwell and Joel Medina, Posted: Sep 21, 2012

Obama's plan that offers a two-year “deferral” of deportation for people who came to the country when they were under 16 helps many, but excludes some.