Posts Tagged as "Trump"

Health Advocates Warn Federal Policies Can Hurt Immigrants’ Health

June 9, 2017 /

Above: Dozens of residents gathered in Winton earlier this year for one of several Know Your Rights events hosted by community groups and immigrant advocates throughout Merced County. Read More

How Safe Are DACA Recipients?

April 4, 2017 /

Since taking office, Trump dramatically expanded the definition of who can be prioritized for deportation. Immigration attorneys say that under the expanded definition, nearly any undocumented immigrant could be considered a target. The first thing to understand, Ruch said, is what undocumented means. “Visa overstayers, as well as people who came without a visa, are undocumented,” Ruch explained on a recent national press call organized by New America Media and Ready California. Legal immigrants, especially those who have criminal issues or travel internationally, may want to check with an attorney to find out their options and risks, Ruch said.

In Trump era, keeping the conversation going on sexual assault

February 3, 2017 /

Alarmingly, seven out of ten sexual assaults are perpetrated by someone the victims know. When it comes to juvenile victims, 93 percent know the perpetrator.

My President will Never be Orange

January 21, 2017 /

Your President makes me feel sick, he wants to deport us. And if you want to support him, and let him ignore us And say he's the greatest, when he's the biggest misogynist We can no longer be friends, please understand this

Covering hate crimes in an increasingly toxic political world

January 19, 2017 /

Reporters can help fill the gap in hate crime reporting through coverage of local incidents in their communities, said A.C. Thompson, award-winning investigative journalist with ProPublica. The nonprofit news outlet is working to establish a mapping database to record incidents of hate crimes across the country. “We’re trying to add another layer of information to what’s out there,” he said. “People around the country can report hate crime incidents and hate bias.” For those reporting on hate crimes in local communities, Thompson recommends straddling the line between sympathy and skepticism towards victims.

BHC Merced, Community Partners Celebrate Wins While Preparing for Challenges Ahead

December 21, 2016 /

Above: Merced community organizers and residents gather in support of Building Healthy Communities #Health4All campaign in April. Read More

Merced’s immigrant community prepares for Trump presidency

November 23, 2016 /

“The most important thing to remember, is that you may not have papers, but you do have rights. You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to respond to immigration’s questions,” Davenport said. “If they ask where you were born or where you live, just say you’d prefer not to answer.” The hope is that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials will decide you are too much of a hassle and will not bother pursuing someone who shows they have a clear understanding of their legal rights, she said.

Because Trump won say hello

November 10, 2016 /

I won’t be expecting to see any more anti-bullying ads anymore since the biggest bully will be taking control of America in January, 2017.