(Video) The Dream Act
WireTap, July 1, 2009
A young undocumented activist speaks on her fight to push the Dream Act.
Students Organize for the Dream
By Alonso Yáñez, WireTap, July 1, 2009
Undocumented students move past stigma and fear to become part of a growing national network working to pass the Dream Act.
(Video) Immigration: New York City
Current TV, June 3, 2009
New York City residents share their perspectives on immigration.
ICE Took My Dad
By Lupe Carreno, YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, May 18, 2009
As the immigration debate stalls, ICE raids continue.
Students Storm the Hill
By Laura Dean, WireTap, March 30, 2009
Youth leaders march on Washington to lobby for affordable education and the DREAM Act.
Silence Broken: Cities Profiting From Immigrant Detention
By Kameelah Rasheed, WireTap, March 27, 2009
Column: Budget shortfalls have prompted cities to raise revenue by jailing undocumented immigrants.
(Video) Wrong Then, Wrong Now?
RaceWire, March 17, 2009
Today's debate about immigration is nothing new.
(Video) Exporting Gangs
Current TV, March 10, 2009
Each day thousands of alleged gang members are deported.
(Video) Israeli Conscientious Objectors
December 18th, February 20, 2009
Israeli students have been imprisoned for refusing to serve in the Israeli army.
Families of Incarcerated Youth Facing Debt
By Yurina Rico, La Opinión, January 29, 2009
Youth Justice Coalition challenge LA's juvenile detention centers to treat families fairly.
Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist
By Jamilah King, TheNation.com, WireTap, January 5, 2009
In ten years of fighting for immigrant and refugee rights, Sophya Chum has learned to make the personal political.
Top Youth Activism Victories of 2008
By Jamilah King, Kristina Rizga, Tomas Palermo, WireTap, December 27, 2008
In a year that saw war, violence, human rights abuses and environmental degradation, WireTap also found powerful examples of young people making a real difference.
Best WireTap Stories of 2008
By The Editors, WireTap, December 22, 2008
Our editors' and readers' favorite stories, columns, blogs and videos of the year!
How is Deporting My Brother a Solution to Gang Violence?
By Oscar Servellon, YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, December 11, 2008
Oscar Servellon, 16, was at the front lines of the youth-led protest that shut down San Francisco's ICE offices, but his new political activation hit close to home when his brother was deported back to El Salvador.
Chipotle: Not So Hot for Farmworkers
By Shona Clarkson, WireTap, November 24, 2008
Do farmworkers deserve to be treated as human beings? For Chipotle Mexican Grill, the jury is still out.
(Video) America's Next Top Immigrant
Global Action Project, November 20, 2008
Follow seven immigrants as they battle it out for the American Dream.
(Video) Goodbye, Sanctuary
YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, October 2, 2008
As San Francisco's sanctuary policy comes under attack, ICE steps up its arrests of suspected undocumented families.
Advocating for an Identity
By Todd Kushigemachi, Pacific Citizen, August 13, 2008
Undocumented API students speak out, seek pathway to citizenship.
Jose's Story: An Immigration Audio Podcast
By Jocelyn Sida, Rock the Trail, July 31, 2008
A young immigrant shares his struggles and hopes for a better life in America.
Solidaridad: Organizing the Web
By Adriana Gallardo, WireTap, July 30, 2008
Youth organizers turn to the web to mobilize for immigrant rights.