Cry of the People

Check out the Red Flags

2006-05-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

I am not quite familiar with India but I read this article and it has gotten my attention. I wonder what does the future hold for India. Red flag casts shadow over India

The Mexican, O.C.

2006-05-11T09:34:00.000-07:00

Do you wonder how does it feel to be a Mexican in the Orange County Community? Well I found this article that is very interesting. O.C. can you say ... 'anti-Mexican'?

Before Memorial Day they say!

2006-05-11T09:23:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest news on the Immigration Bill. They plan to pass tbe bill before Memorial day. I wonder how will the memorial weekend turn out to be? Senators Reach Deal to Revive Immigration Bill

Detainees Abused

2006-05-05T09:43:00.000-07:00

What really happens behind the walls of Guantanamo Bay Prison? Through those tight securities and closed doors, what are the conditions of the detainees? These are the questions left unanswered by the US Government who states that torture is inhumane and must be stopped. The media has focused on bird flu virus, high gas prices, and entertainment news, but has failed to report updates on such tortures happening to the detainees. When are we going to take part in fighting for Human rights against such incidents that makes us look like fools in our own country. How can 460 detainees be tortured since 2001 and was never in the headlines of our local newspaper or news flash on TV? I wonder…. US: More than 600 implicated in Detainee Abuse

There must be a good reason behind this

2006-05-04T10:19:00.000-07:00

There must be a good reason behind the President of Mexico signing a bill to legalize the use of narcotics. Frankly I can not think of one. The bill contains the lists of drugs and how much of it that would be legalize. Mexico to Allow Drugs

US Bases!

2006-05-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

South Korea has protested against the expansion of the US Military Base. When will America get the point. Read more into this

Easter Sunday

2006-04-17T08:41:00.000-07:00

As usual Easter Sunday is full of egg hunting parties for the kids and prayers of joy in church. In Los Angeles you are greeted with few angry protestors with their various messages on their signs. Some of the signs are to deport illegal immigrants, some are regarding the church scandals and others are about the war in Iraq. People have tried to argue with the protestors and complain that they should not ruin other people's Easter.

China and Internet Censorship

2006-04-14T11:36:00.000-07:00

The Chinese government are very serious about censoring certain information on the internet despite the number of internet users. CNN has a featured article covering the process that goes on behind censoring. Many million dollar companies have agreed to accommodate the demand of Censorship in China. I find this article very interesting. China and Internet Censorship

Legalization not Criminalization

2006-04-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

May 1 Strike. Remember this date and support the undocumented workers to get a fair bill. In New york they have estimated 125,000 people who gathered in front of the City Hall in Manhattan to protest. There are still growing support from unions and church groups.

Again please remember this date and do what is fair. Join the May 1 strike and help each other for a better tomorrow and a brighter future.

This is the Time to Rise

Power and Politics: April 10- National Day of Immigrant Justice

2006-04-10T11:46:00.000-07:00

Power and Politics: April 10- National Day of Immigrant Justice

Immigration Reform

2006-03-30T10:49:00.000-08:00

Millions of people have protested for the new bill that is being debated upon. Men, women and students have marched on the streets of Los Angeles in the hopes that there would be a reformed bill working toward their legal status. Others fear for their jobs that it would be jeopardized once undocumented workers have legal status in states.
There are two bills mentioned in the CNN Report which are:
"The committee's bill would create a guest-worker program and give illegal immigrants the chance to work toward legal status without first returning home."
"The House bill would fence off 700 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border and make crossing illegally a felony. It has drawn fierce opposition from Latino groups."
For further details please visit CNN.com.

Free Labor

2006-03-15T23:41:00.000-08:00

The hard-working caregiver, timid housekeepers, quiet busboys, and the oppressed factory workers are some occupations of the undocumented workers. Do we notice them at all in our daily lives? Despite all the issues that arise regarding illegal immigrants we remain ignorant to the unfair treatments against them. Many of these undocumented workers have wished to make money to send back home with the hope to support their family for a better life. There are stories we hear or read regarding their struggles for greater opportunity.
A man working as a live-in companion/caregiver with 24hour shifts and no day-off has been robbed of the money he has honestly earned. The elderly person he was taking care of was transferred to a convalescent home. The family decided to let this man go and literally threw him out of the house with no money for the work he has done.
Three undocumented workers were employed at a restaurant and getting paid two dollars an hour. The owner decided to let them go when one of them got sick and was not able to go to work. But before letting them go he made sure they understood the situation where he will turn them all in if they try to report his restaurant.
These are the stories that happens to these undocumented workers who were hoping to get paid a little but end up not getting paid at all. No one deserves such treatment no matter what.