I came to this country when I was fourteen-years-old from Oaxaca, Mexico. It was the late nineties and Mexico was, and is still, facing one of the worst socio-economic and political periods in recent history. For my parents - a taxi … [Read more...]
DREAM Now Letters: Yahaira Carrillo
I was born in 1985 to a barely-turned 16 year-old who had been kicked out of her house while she was pregnant for being a disgrace to the family. I lived with my mother in an abandoned house in Guerrero, Mexico. She struggled to find … [Read more...]
Immigration – and the law of unintended consequences
I opposed the latest salvo from Immigration Meanies Anonymous voted by the Massachusetts Senate. Thank you to my senator, Ken Donnelly, for the courage to say NO. Why? Because my grandparents were all immigrants - before immigration … [Read more...]
American retirees move to Mexico – to get healthcare. With poll !!
American retirees moving to Mexico to get healthcare. USA Today article on Retirees moving to Mexico See also: blog by one of those retirees who moved to Mexico for that insurance Mexico for health insurance Why do … [Read more...]
And Dan Bosley was in China – on a trade mission
Dan Bosley also has a blog: http://danielbosley.blogspot.c... The November 3, 2008 entry makes clear that for two weeks, Dan was in China. The inter-connections concept in terms of jobs is interesting - however, what is compelling in … [Read more...]
Look out China – here comes Mexico
The value of railroads is set to increase - and with careful planning, skilled manufacturing here in the USA could be reclaiming market share. The large asset management firms know this, and in terms of stock management, I bet Michael … [Read more...]
Dying of Terror on September 11, 2007
Medeiros died from terror on September 11. He died of a heart attack at only 25 years of age. Medeiros represents the millions suffering from ubiquitous migrant terror in the U.S.Medeiros' aunt had this to say about him in the Boston … [Read more...]
The Ladies of La Patrona: Humanity’s Hope
The Mujeres of La Patrona have long been famous among the migrants that make the trip to the United States. But international attention was only recently drawn to them by an award winning documentary entitled, De Nadie. I covered the must … [Read more...]
ICE – Remember them? According to their website, they are PROUD
What else did they accuse her of doing? Well, working to support herself and her son using invalid identification. Succeeding at keeping a janitorial job at an airport, showing that migrants without valid identification can do … [Read more...]
The Correct Term is Migrant
When describing the 12 million people that have illegally immigrated into the U.S. the best term to use is the word "migrant". Although I wouldn't be surprised if people opposed this, this shouldn't be a controversial … [Read more...]