Children
U.S. policy driving the children north
July 21, 2014The poverty and suffering of Guatemalans, and especially indigenous Guatemalans, is rooted in long term U.S. policy in the region.
Read moreTrumka: Humanitarian crisis brought out the best and worst in us
July 16, 2014The AFL-CIO is calling upon President Barack Obama to take action to adjust these failed policies.
Read moreDallas opts to take immigrant children
July 9, 2014Up to 2,000 immigrant children will be cared for in Dallas under a plan announced by County Judge Clay Jenkins at the Texas Democratic Party Convention June 28.
Read moreChildren fleeing violence and poverty
June 30, 2014Displaced children as young as 13 are leaving their homes in Central America in greater numbers than ever before due to violence from wars involving the cartels, gang initiations and or extortion.
Read moreMothers Day flowers nice but equal pay better
May 9, 2014A total of 4.7 million moms and their families would see an increase in wages. That's one fifth of all working moms and their families who would benefit.
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