New America Media, News Report, Vanessa Hernandez and Angela Ruggiero, Jul 02, 2009

More than 8,000 state employees arrived in Sacramento to protest a third furlough day proposed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of his solution to the state’s budget deficit. The additional day would result in a 14 percent pay cut. More »

New America Media, News Report, Paul Kleyman, Jul 02, 2009

The Pride-parade image of carefree, middle class youth doesn’t fit the impoverished reality of millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders of color. Recent findings expose the multiple jeopardies that confront ethnic LGBT people in their later years. More »

New America Media, Commentary, Stephen Levy, Jul 01, 2009

Does California spend too much? Does it have too many state employees? In a deepening budget crisis what's fact and what's a bugaboo? More »

New America Media, News Report, Aaron Glantz, Jul 01, 2009

Today, California enters a new fiscal year without a budget, and an estimated deficit of $24 billion. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger refuses to sign a budget that raises taxes, while Democrats in the state legislature are unwilling to eliminate social services. As the economy worsens and the budget gap becomes larger, the state controller is issuing IOUs. More »

New America Media, Commentary//Gallery, Text: José Castro, Translated by Elena Shore // Photos: Vasny A. Maldonado , Jun 30, 2009

The coup in Honduras through the eyes of a photographer in Tegucigalpa and a radio host in Tennessee. More »

New America Media, Q&A, Vivian Po , Jun 30, 2009

California’s budget crisis is putting state parks at risk just as summer and park season kicks off. But parks remain important in a recession and need to cater to a more diverse population. More »

New America Media, News Report, Jun Wang, Jun 30, 2009

More than a year after Nguoi Viet Daily published artwork interpreted by some in as a dishonor to the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam), people still show up to protest what they allege is the newspaper’s connection to Vietnam's Communist government. More »

El Diario/La Prensa, News Report, Eva Sanchis, Translated by Elena Shore, Jul 02, 2009

Since the coup in Honduras on Sunday, well-known environmentalist Father Tamayo says he fears for his life. In a conversation with El Diario/La Prensa, Tamayo asked that Amnesty International be notified of his situation. More »

FilAmStar, News Report, Jun Medina, Jul 02, 2009

Sen. Daniel Akaka has reintroduced a bill that would speed up the reunification of Filipino World War II veterans who have opted for U.S. citizenship with their children seeking to join them in America. More »

Indian Country Today, News Report, Brenda Austin, Jul 02, 2009

Heather Dawn Thompson, president of the National Native American Bar Association, said that while the association cannot officially endorse the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, they are strongly supportive of her. More »

East Africa in Focus, News Feature, Ng'ang'a Muchiri , Jul 02, 2009

George Maragia, a Kenyan-born immigrant in Pennsylvania has risen from busing tables to create a successful company offering ambulance and patient transportation services, an industry minorities don't usually venture into. More »

NNPA, News Report, Hazel Trice Edney, Jul 02, 2009

A bi-annual report released recently by the Congressional Black Caucus may give a sneak peek at President Barack Obama's agenda for Black America. More »

The Philadelphia Tribune, News Report, Eric Mayes, Jul 02, 2009

Local School Superintendent Arlene Ackerman launched a publicity blitz this week as she continued to joust with teachers heading into contract negotiations. More »

The Washington Informer, News Report, Norma Porter, Jul 02, 2009

The gang injunction proposal was a part of Fenty’s effort to fight crime in the District by allowing law enforcement officers to arrest and detain any youth who appear to be affiliated with a gang. More »