The Arizona Governor’s decision sets a precedence and legitimizes a culture of fear, ignorance and racism. Laws like this give permission and socially condition officials and people to enact and justify racism.
In addition, laws...
Arizona’s governor just signed SB 1070 into law, effectively making it legal to racially profile in the state. The bill requires local law enforcement to question anyone they have “reasonable suspicion” of being undocumented....
Because of your support for MataHari, we are able to impact the lives of many people facing domestic violence, trafficking & prostitution, and labor exploitation.
MataHari continues to offer counseling, strategic planning, legal and...
By Spencer S. Hsu and Andrew Becker
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, March 27, 2010; A04
Seeking to reverse a steep drop in deportations, U.S. immigration authorities have set controversial new quotas...
Keeping Promises: The New Immigration March
March 19, 2010
by Hector E. Sanchez
Enough talk, Mr. President — now it’s time for immigration reform. Last week, President Obama met with immigrant rights...
On March 13, China’s Information Office of the State Council published a report titled, “The Human Rights Record of the United States in 2009.”
This document was clearly intended as a rebuttal to the...
A Community Forum on ‘Queer Immigrants’ Rights
Video footage from the panel discussion on Monday March 1, 2010 is now available.
On Monday March 1, 2010 MataHari was one of many organizations that...
IN JUST ONE DAY:
1,648 participating local domestic violence programs (83%)
Assisted 65,321 adults and children through shelter, transitional
housing, and advocacy
Answered 23,045 hotline calls, over 16 calls...
A Community Forum on ‘Queer Immigrants’ Rights
Join us for a panel discussion on Monday March 1, 2010 to learn more about the specifics related to Immigration Law and issues such as family...
Governor signs new protections against stalking, harassment
February 9, 2010 05:27 PM
By Globe Staff
Governor Deval Patrick today signed legislation designed to provide greater protection for people against...
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