Tag Archives: Política
Extreme School Segregation.
Extreme School Segregation. As the nation marks the 60th anniversary of Brown v. BOE, a report by UCLA’s Civil Rights Project finds that the schools of New York are the most segregated in the nation, and the schools of California are the most segregated for Latino students. What are the educational problems that are associated […]
Using ACA’s Health Plans.
The Affordable Care Act’s first open enrollment period is over and now millions of newly-insured patients are learning to navigate the often complicated health care system. A top official of the White House’s health department and an analyst joined this program and commented on the experience patients are encountering when seeking services under the health […]
Mexico Edition.
While the World Soccer Cup begins in Brazil, Mexican legislators approved the secondary laws of the energy reform bill, which would allow foreign companies to own not only oil, gas and electricity, but also water, farmland, forests, rivers and seas. Senators who opposed this decision said with this new legislation many towns won’t be able […]
Open Internet Debate Heats Up.
A growing battle is heating up after the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. released proposed rules for net neutrality or Open Internet. Experts discuss key questions on the new rules that propose a two-tiered internet and suggest a reclassification of the internet as a public utility. Guests: Dr. Roberto Gallardo, Project Director, Southern Rural […]
Executive Action and Humanitarian Crisis at the border.
President Obama’s decision to delay his review of U.S. deportation policies until the end of the summer was received with disappointment among some and support among others. News developments to discuss include the federal action to provide relief and care to unaccompanied children from Mexico and Central America who are crossing the border in growing […]
Pollution Rules for Power Plants.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first-ever limits on dangerous carbon dioxide emissions spewing from power plants, the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S. This action against big carbon polluters is the keystone of President Obama’s plan to fight global warming. Latinos have a special interest on issues related to air quality: […]
Mexico Edition.
The constitutionalist Jaime Cardenas considers the “autodefensas” from Michoacan to be a legitimate and legal group, which could be incorporated into the National Guard, a security entity that although is not named under any government branch, it operated in the 19th century. Cardenas explains that under the constitution, citizens have the right to life, liberty, […]
Primary Elections Results.
The day after seven states held primaries, contributors report on the results of key statewide and congressional races in California and New Mexico. Analysts comment on the meaning of Tuesday’s results for the general elections in November and the low voter turnout in California. Guests: Araceli Martínez, News Reporter, Radio Bilingue, Los Angeles, CA; Erica […]
Eve of Primaries.
On the eve of primary elections in seven states, political analysts focus on key races and issues in the primaries in California and New Mexico, where Latino voters are poised to play a decisive role in the outcome. The discussion includes a look into the Latino electorate numbers and potential impact, and statewide and congressional […]
Mexico Edition.
Host Martha Elena Ramirez, gives an overview of what is happening with a civic movement, “Autodefensas,” aimed at protecting several parts of the country. Civilians in Mexico have gone up in arms demanding social justice; all came together in one meeting to express their demands to Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto. Jose Manuel Mireles, from […]
