The disturbing new trend, the Knockout Game, may have spread fear across areas like Philadelphia, NYC and even Washington, but police in several cities where such attacks are being reported believe the game is nothing more than an “urban myth.” The game, where young people try to knock out a stranger with one blow, might […]
Remember the white supremacist who found out he was part black through DNA testing? Well, that dude, Craig Cobb, was arrested last weekend with fellow neo-Nazi Kynan Dutton after North Dakota residents called 911 to tell police that the men had confronted them with a rifle and a shotgun. They will be charged with three […]
New developments are underway in the hot-topic issue of immigration in America, but the solution may prove to be more of a problem. While lawmakers argue over how to move forward with reform, a new idea has been proposed: regional immigration. Essentially, individuals wishing to enter this country would apply for a “regional visa.” Under […]
The Senate finally passed the Immigration Reform Bill on Thursday! The bill will give citizenship to undocumented immigrants living in the United States. The path to citizenship will last roughly around 13 years. The Senate passed a politically fraught immigration reform bill on Thursday that would give a path to citizenship to some of the estimated 11 […]
The good news? A deal on immigration has finally been reached by a group of Democrat and Republican negotiators in the House. Bad news? Details are mad murky and nobody is really sure if the deal will hurt more than it helps. News coming from Washington yesterday confirms that the bipartisan group did reach an […]
In an effort to call immigration reform to action, artists, authors and actors have pulled together to send a statement to President Obama and members of Congress to get serious about real change. Rosario Dawson, The Roots, Sarah Silverman and even R.E.M. have all signed the statement to hopefully spark the much needed conversation that […]
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombings, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is buckling down and reforming security measures in the country. Customs officials are being ordered “effective immediately” to verify that every foreign student arriving in the U.S. has a valid student visa. According to an internal memorandum obtained by The Associated […]
This week, measures that would expand background check requirements for gun sales will be debated (and potentially voted on) in the Senate and a comprehensive immigration reform bill is to be introduced on Wednesday. Both topics—addressing this country’s broken immigration system and the amount of gun violence that plagues our communities—have been garnering much more attention […]
Get it together, ZARA! For the second time in two years, Zara has been accused of having unethical labor practices. Back in 2011, workers had to literally be rescued from a Sao Paolo sweatshop that manufactured Zara items and today it seems that the same thing is happening in Argentina. The Government Control Agency in Argentina […]
Immigrants might find that their opportunities in the U.S. much easier to come by after a deal has been made for immigration reform. According to the Huffington Post, big business and labor struck a deal that could gain citizenship to 11 million immigrants. DETAILS: Thinkin’ Of A Master Plan! President Obama To Push Immigration Overhaul In […]
Remember that immigration plan that leaked this weekend that would allow immigrants with no documents to gain residency after 8 years? DETAILS: Find Out His Plans! Obama’s Immigration Bill Draft Leaks! To Republican relief, the White House is now saying that the leaked plans are only a backup in case Congress fails to produce comprehensive legislation of […]
A new immigration bill draft has been leaked from the White House which would allow immigrants with no documents to gain residency after 8 years. According to the Huffington Post, President Obama‘s bill would create a “Lawful Prospective Immigrant” visa for the undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S. PHOTOS: Bye Bye Penny! Obama Agrees The Penny Serves […]
