tagged w/ Legal Immigration
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Create the best 30 second video you can that makes the case for passing health insurance reform in 2009. This is a complex and often personal issue, and there’s way more angles to cover than anyone can squeeze into 30 seconds. So here are some themes to consider as you choose what to focus on:Create the best 30 second video you can that makes the case for passing health... more
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This documentary follows a brother and a sister who take different paths to come to America from the jungle of Honduras. One makes it, one doesn't.
In short, this is a documentary about those who fall victim to immigration policy and those who don't through the eyes of interesting characters in a real-life situation.
The primary characters are of African descent from the Garifuna culture in Honduras.This documentary follows a brother and a sister who take different paths to come to... more
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Paco Diaz and Correspondent Douglas Ramos make their way to Tony and Stacy’s house with a Honduran police officer to reduce the risk of being confronted by bandits.Paco Diaz and Correspondent Douglas Ramos make their way to Tony and Stacy’s house... more
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Stacy Palacios shows us her house then walks to school with her friends.
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Classmates of Stacy Palacios wish her the best before she leaves for America.
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Carlotta Palacios explains her battle with cataracts and how it prevents her from being able to make casabe bread to feed her children. Casabe bread is the cornerstone of the Garifuna culture diet that they inherited from their ancestors.Carlotta Palacios explains her battle with cataracts and how it prevents her from... more
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Paco Diaz goes looking for Tony Palacios in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Honduras to shoot the scene of Tony leaving Honduras for America.Paco Diaz goes looking for Tony Palacios in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in... more
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Tony Palacios arrives to Times Square in New York City on his way to the South Bronx after illegally crossing the border in Texas.Tony Palacios arrives to Times Square in New York City on his way to the South Bronx... more
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This documentary is part of a series that follows a brother and a sister who take different paths to come to America from the jungle of Honduras. One makes it, one doesn't.
In short, this is a series about those who fall victim to immigration policy and those who don't through the eyes of interesting characters in a real-life situation.
This documentary follows Stacy Palacios, a 14-year old student who wants the chance to study in America and then return to Honduras to have a better chance to do something with her life.
Stacy meets the necessary requirements but ultimately it is up to officials at the American Embassy to decide if she will receive a Visitor Visa.
The primary characters are of African descent from the Garifuna culture in Honduras.This documentary is part of a series that follows a brother and a sister who take... more
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This documentary is part of a series that follows a brother and a sister who take different paths to come to America from the jungle of Honduras. One makes it, one doesn't.
In short, this is a series about those who fall victim to immigration policy and those who don't through the eyes of interesting characters in a real-life situation.
This documentary follows Tony Palacios, a 20-year old immigrant leaving Honduras for New York City. Tony has to make it through Central America and over the Mexico-Texas border illegally to get to America. This story is about why he takes the risk and how difficult it actually is to make it in America as an illegal immigrant.This documentary is part of a series that follows a brother and a sister who take... more
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This show takes an in depth look at illegal immigration and the power of the (legal) Latino vote in the 2008 election. In this show we explore what it means to be an immigrant in the United States with perspectives from Oregon, California and New York, look at a heated immigration debate in the small town of Hazleton, hear from immigrant construction workers who are rebuilding New Orleans, speak with Democrat and Republican Latino voters, and show short, personal opinions from people like you.
Collective Journalism, Current's citizen journalism program, works by combining perspectives from contributors like you around the world. All month until Election Day, CJ will be airing special investigations into the most important issues of this election.This show takes an in depth look at illegal immigration and the power of the (legal)... more
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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has until mid-October to pass or veto the "California Dream Act." The bill would allow undocumented students to apply and qualify for tuition breaks for community college and low-income grants. Critics say that the bill would take away much needed financial aid for legal students, while supporters argue that undocumented students shouldn't be held accountable for the actions of their parents.Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has until mid-October to pass or veto the "California Dream... more
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The millions of illegals are here. Let's just call them lucky, and make it harder for anyone else to get here. Make legal immigration the best way to do this.The millions of illegals are here. Let's just call them lucky, and make it harder for... more
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