In Search of Justice in Jena
By Paloma Esquivel, WireTap, Sep 21, 2007
Wiretap's Paloma Esquivel reports back from Jena, La., where more than 10,000 people rallied to protest what they see as racist treatment of six black teenagers.
What About Immigration Reform?
By Paloma Esquivel, WireTap, Nov 10, 2006
While Democratic victories might give hope to minimum wage and anti-war advocates, for immigrant rights activists, who marched by the tens of thousands this spring, much is left to be desired.
Young Immigrants Have to Grow Up Fast
By Paloma Esquivel, WireTap, Nov 16, 2006
Teenaged immigrants often put aside school and social lives to hold down jobs and support their parents even as their wealthy American counterparts stay young and irresponsible indefinitely.
Taking Latinos from the Streets to the Polls
By Paloma Esquivel, The Nation, Sep 25, 2006
Young, U.S.-born Latinos who took to the streets in massive numbers to push for immigrant rights are hoping to become a potent political force in this year's midterm elections and beyond.
