Politics
(Español) Crece clamor por cierre de prisiones estatales en California
(Español) “Las cárceles priorizadas para el cierre deben vaciarse y todas las funciones de la prisión deben cesar. Debido a las injusticias ambientales generalizadas, inseguras para la vida humana y debido al peligro para la salud pública que se agrava durante la pandemia mundial”.
Minneapolis in Turmoil Again.
MONDAY, APRIL 19 PROGRAM # 9231 12:00 PM PDT Minneapolis in Turmoil Again. As the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis cop charged with murdering George Floyd comes to a close, massive protests erupt in the city over the death of another Black man at the hands of police. Analysts comment about the momentous […]
Mexico Edition.
FRIDAY, APRIL 16 PROGRAM # 9229 12:00 PM PDT Mexico Edition. Mexican analysts report and comment on headline news developments around the country and the region. Listeners on both sides of the US-Mexico border are invited to call in to share news and analysis. Photo: Karina García/Facebook For more information about Linea Abierta click here To visit Linea Abierta […]
California Congresswoman Scolds Central American Presidents
Democratic congresswoman Norma Torres, the only Central American-born member of Congress, is urging the White House to restrict economic assistance to Central American governments
After Mass Shootings, Biden Signs Executive Orders for Gun Control
In the wake of recent mass shootings in several cities across the United States, President Biden has issued several executive orders to regulate the supply of firearms. Organizations in favor of gun control applauded the initiatives.
New Help for Health Insurance Plans. Also, Parkinson’s Disease Update.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15 PROGRAM # 9228 12:00 PM PDT New Help for Health Insurance Plans. While less adults between 50 and 64 years old lack health insurance after the Affordable Care Act went into effect, one fifth of all Latinos can’t afford a health policy. Recent public policy changes may help older Latinos get an […]
Extra Edition: Pachucos.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15 PROGRAM # 9227 11:00 AM PDT Extra Edition: Pachucos. A historical review of the Pachuco culture, the character of Luis Valdez’s “Zoot Suit” movie fame. The program included recorded interviews with legendary performer Lalo Guerrero, late activist Josefina Fierro, and artist Jose Montoya, commenting on the Zoot Suit riots and barrio music […]
News Collaborative investigates COVID’s impact on Central Valley communities of color
“The project gives us all a chance to work together and expand our reach in print and radio, and also to rely on each other for sources, resources and story ideas,”
(Español) Congresista de CA propone canalizar ayuda financiera a Centroamérica vía sociedad civil
(Español) “Bueno, mire, yo no soy muy diferente de esos niños que vienen aquí a reunirse con sus padres, con sus tíos, you know, yo también llegué a este país a vivir con un tío. Así que…”.
Voting Battlegrounds.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 PROGRAM # 9226 12:00 PM PDT Voting Battlegrounds. After Georgia, Texas and Arizona are now becoming the new battlegrounds on voting rights. At least 47 states are pushing legislation to limit early voting hours, prohibit drive-thru voting and other measures. Big companies have spoken out against these law initiatives and Major League […]
Noticias
- Meet Cariol Horne, Black Police Officer Fired After Stopping Fellow Cop's Assault on Handcuffed Man April 19, 2021
- Black & Latinx Lieutenant Sues Virginia Cops Who Threatened to Kill Him During Traffic Stop April 19, 2021
- Cops Have Brutalized Chicago's Latinx Community for Decades; Adam Toledo, 13, Is the Latest Victim April 19, 2021
- Headlines for April 19, 2021 April 19, 2021
- Biden Sanctions Russia for Cyber Espionage While Remaining Silent over Israeli Cyberattack on Iran April 16, 2021
