Mass Deportations Would Be Disastrous for the US Economy
By Sunita Sohrabji Sep 12, 2024 Economists predict the US economy would shrink by at least $1 trillion. (Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota photo) Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to deport at least 15 million migrants from the US would be disastrous for the American economy, said experts at a news briefing Sept. 12. […]
Review: “Charles VII and the Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the bay of Naples”
“Join the Navy and see the World” The recent exhibit at the National Museum titled Charles VII and the Power of Vesuvius is a fascinating blend of history, art, and nature, exploring the intriguing relationship between King Charles VII of Bourbon and the cultural revival of Naples in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. The exhibit, […]
FERNANDO FLOREZ ON REDISTRICTING AND HISPANIC CIVIL RIGHTS- Part 2
By Fernando Florez September 28, 2024 After that census cycle we joined forces with the United Hispanic Council of Tarrant County, a Hispanic civil rights organization, which had been involved in FWISD redistricting and other civil rights issues since the early 1970s. That’s where I met and started working with Juan Perez, Sam Garcia, Rufino […]
The Wrongful Execution of Marcellus Williams
By Sunita Sohrabji Sep 25, 2024 Civil rights organizations decried Missouri’s Sept. 24 evening execution of Marcellus Williams, noting that the victim’s family and a prosecuting attorney called for him to be spared the death sentence. Williams was executed by lethal injection at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He […]
North Side Cheerleaders Called Racial Slurs
While attending the Arlington Heights sideline during Friday’s football game on 9/13/2024, North Side cheerleaders were called racial slurs and derogatory comments were made about them and their community by members in the Arlington Heights stands. There were no adults in the stands or employed by FWISD who intervened to protect the North Side students at the […]
Mass Deportations Would Be Disastrous for the US Economy
By Sunita Sohrabji Sep 12, 2024 Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to deport at least 15 million migrants from the US would be disastrous for the American economy, said experts at a news briefing Sept. 12. Trump has made mass deportations one of the touchstones of his 2024 campaign. He reiterated the threat Sept. […]
Dish Up a Fall Seafood Delight
5 ways to prepare fresh lobster at home. ( Family Features ) If you’re seeking a new way to bring your family together at mealtimes during a busy fall, look no further than sweet, succulent Maine Lobster. As a versatile solution at the center of delicious dinners, satisfying snacks and beyond, it’s a perfect way […]
EPA Makes Largest-Ever Investment in Climate-Burdened Communities
By Selen Ozturk Sep 17, 2024 The federal government is making its largest-ever investment in clean energy, with historic amounts for communities most burdened by pollution and costs. These communities are getting well over 40% of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiative to finance greenhouse gas- and […]
Fernando Florez on Redistricting and Hispanic Civil Rights
By Fernando Florez On Tuesday afternoon, June 20, 2023, Jeanette Martinez was sworn in as the representative of newly created City Council District 11in Fort Worth at the city council chambers. That was a historic occasion because we started working to create this second Hispanic majority city council district shortly after the 1990 U.S. […]
“The Rumble in The Jungle (Tarrant County Commissioners’ Court)
By A. Govea Voter turnout actually went down after Countywide voting was enacted,” French said in a Sept. 9 X post. “So, when you see all the lying democrats on here whining about voter suppression, just know they only care about making it easier to cheat.” That was a posting that was published locally and […]