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Year: 2009
USA TODAY Changes Gears in Reference to Immigrant Youth
Alas, the largest newspaper in the United States and much of the mainstream media is still on the same old road of calling people ‘illegal.’ Background: On December 15, USA TODAY ran an article titled “Groups try to delay deportations Read More …
Guest Voz: Physician Waiting For An Opportunity
[This week’s guest post is written by Isabella, an undocumented physician who has studied, worked hard and persevered in this country ever since she arrived here from Mexico. Visit Dreamactivist.org to find out how you can help get involved in Read More …
Advocates Blast USA Today for Derogatory Use of "Illegal Students"
Immigrant students and supporters barraged USA Today offices with calls, demanding to know exactly what the so-called “No 1. Newspaper” in America meant by the phrase “illegal students” as used in this offending article. One particular student was told that Read More …
My Letter Slamming USA Today Re: "lllegal Students"
No replies to my emails or calls yet after the first (deplorable) response from Emily Bazar though they have said they will define the term for us. I am sure they use AP Style which El Random Hero says is Read More …
Update: What is An "Illegal Student?"
While we are sadly no closer to the answer than yesterday, we have gained the support of more people, who are just as confused as yours truly about the label of “illegal student.” Late last night, I was referred to Read More …