The Disdain of a Formidable Neighbor: The U.S. in Guantanamo

Thu, 01/10/2019 - 2:46pm by john

Cuban intellectual José Martí lived in the United States for a number of years, giving him a broad perspective from which to consider U.S. relations with Cuba and, by extension, Latin America. In his frequently cited essay, “Nuestra America,” Martí – whose Cuban homeland was still part of the Spanish Empire - worried about a threat that was much closer than Europe.

In the Rio Grande Valley, plans for a border wall ignite fight between church and state

Fri, 12/21/2018 - 6:32pm by jessica

The following was by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

 

In the Rio Grande Valley, plans for a border wall ignite fight between church and state

Texas Tribune: Report highlights the trauma that thousands of Texas families have experienced with incarceration

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 7:07am by jessica

The following was by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

 

Report highlights the trauma that thousands of Texas families have experienced with incarceration

With contract set to expire, still no word on what's next for immigration center at Tornillo

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 8:53am by jessica

The following was by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

 

With contract set to expire, still no word on what's next for immigration center at Tornillo

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