A map published by the Workers Defense Project, a collective of organizers and laborers advocating for low-wage workers, shows the meteoric growth of Austin. Dimpled across downtown are dozens of construction sites and half-finished high rises. The city’s population grew 37% in 2010 and shows no sign of stopping. As of March 2013, Austin was [...]
The best ideas for comprehensive immigration reform come from the immigrants themselves. Unfortunately, few are listening. How else do we explain the recent proposals announced by President Obama and the Senate? Both the White House and a coalition of key Senators prioritize doubling down on enforcement, and advocate increased surveillance and militarization of the US-Mexico [...]
In 2001, fearless undocumented students told their personal stories at the Texas Capitol. The goal was to pass HB 1403, a law that would allow them to attend college while paying in-state tuition rates. Their personal stories of triumph and hardships touched even the most far-right Republican: without a dry eye in the Capitol galleries, [...]