Imbalanced Media and Warped Perceptions
About a month ago, the U.S. Treasury Department earned the right to freeze MS 13’s (Mara Salvatrucha) finances (LA NOW). Police lauded it as a wonderful accomplishment, a step in […]
Daily Archives: November 29, 2012
Failing Kids or Failing Schools?
Ms. M spoke to her 8th grade algebra class, “I will give you all the tools you need in order to pass the test this Friday. If you do not […]
How do You Document an Undocumented life?
Obama’s victory in the 2012 presidential election was met with a mixture of relief, happiness and doubt. The national debates seemed to cover a variety of issues, aside from one […]
The Lie of America as a Meritocracy
Meritocracy: a system in which people can move ahead on the basis of their achievement, or in other words, achieve the American Dream. Such a system implies equal opportunity, in […]
Camilo Ontiveros’ “In The Ring”: The Sport of Boxing and Immigration
I have seen my fair share of innovative artwork, but I have never walked into an art exhibit to see a giant boxing ring in the middle of the room. […]
