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‘Immigrants are forced to live in a system with arbitrary restrictions that discourage us from advancing our education, obtaining a stable career, and providing for our families. All the while,…

ByValeria Lugo 5Comments

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Universal Rental Assistance Could Help End the Homelessness Crisis

‘Currently only 25 percent of eligible households receive the housing voucher, meaning that nearly everyone in need of aid does not receive it. The impact of fully funding vouchers would…

ByAmie Pospisil

ByFrederick Shack 3Comments

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Nov 2021

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: Congress Must Support Immigrant Workers to Ensure NY’s Economic Success

‘Businesses across the state and nation are experiencing a significant labor shortage. The key to solving this crisis rests largely in our ability to maximize the untapped potential of our…

ByQuenia Abreu 0Comments

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Nov 2021

Comunidades de habla hispana Government

La negociación tras bambalinas del plan C, o parole, en el paquete de reconciliación

Este plan no incluye un camino a la ciudadanía, como sí se había incluido en los dos planes anteriores (plan A y B).

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Sep 2021

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: U.S. Democrats Have the Power to Deliver Citizenship for New Yorkers Like Me

‘I marched alongside thousands of people to send an unequivocal message to Democrats in Congress, including my own representative Sen. Chuck Schumer, that they make the rules, not the parliamentarian.…

ByEva Santos Veloz 0Comments

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Sep 2021

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: Pandemic-Suffering New Yorkers Need the American Families Plan

‘I voted for Donald Trump, yet I still firmly believe that it’s the government’s responsibility to create jobs and ensure an affordable cost of living for hard-working Americans. It’s time…

ByKamel Rizkalla 0Comments

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Jul 2021

Government Opinion

Opinion: Congress Should Respect Puerto Rico’s Vote for Statehood

‘In the past eight years, Puerto Rico residents have repeatedly voted against continuing under the current territory status.’

ByTony Mele 9Comments

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Jun 2021

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Podcasts

¿Cuáles son las alternativas para aprobar alguna reforma migratoria?

Conversamos sobre las alternativas que existen con el presidente del Caucus hispano, Raul Ruiz, representante a la cámara de del distrito 36 de California, sobre las perspectivas que cada uno…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Government Podcasts

The Check In: Jose Serrano’s Legacy in The Bronx

In this week’s episode, Spanish-language reporter Daniel Parra discusses his recent profile of Jose Serrano, who retired at the end of 2020 after representing the South Bronx in Congress for…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Comunidades de habla hispana Government News

Jose ‘Joe’ Serrano, a Progressive Behind The Scenes

Both those who have worked with Serrano and those who criticize him say the representative of the 15th Congressional District, who’s retiring this year, has always worked behind the scenes.

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

Opinion: New York Lawmakers Must Support Future Generations of Immigrant Students and Workers

Opinion: Universal Rental Assistance Could Help End the Homelessness Crisis

Opinion: Congress Must Support Immigrant Workers to Ensure NY’s Economic Success

La negociación tras bambalinas del plan C, o parole, en el paquete de reconciliación

Opinion: U.S. Democrats Have the Power to Deliver Citizenship for New Yorkers Like Me

Opinion: Pandemic-Suffering New Yorkers Need the American Families Plan

Opinion: Congress Should Respect Puerto Rico’s Vote for Statehood

¿Cuáles son las alternativas para aprobar alguna reforma migratoria?

The Check In: Jose Serrano’s Legacy in The Bronx

Jose ‘Joe’ Serrano, a Progressive Behind The Scenes

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