At today's press conference, a reporter asked Gov. Kim Reynolds whether she had spoken with the workers who were worried that they were being forced to show up to unsafe work conditions. Reynolds replied by turning it back on employees. "That's a part of educating,...
Widespread outbreaks at meat packing plants in the Midwest are quickly becoming the latest crisis in the ongoing pandemic. Hundreds of workers, many of whom are immigrants and refugees, are becoming sick, some have already died, and the resulting plant closures are...
The spread of the coronavirus in Iowa continues to increase, causing many of us in the immigrant community to worry for the most vulnerable among us: undocumented immigrants. Individuals are living in the shadows for lack of documentation in this country, but are...
During this time of crisis and social distancing, we keep talking about the heroes without a cape that are on the front lines working, even at their own risk and that of their families. The well-deserved list includes doctors and nurses that are working long hours...
During this time of crisis and social distancing, we keep talking about the heroes without a cape that are on the front lines working, even at their own risk and that of their families. The well-deserved list includes doctors and nurses that are working long hours...
During this time of crisis and social distancing, we keep talking about the heroes without a cape that are on the front lines working, even at their own risk and that of their families. The well-deserved list includes doctors and nurses that are working long hours...
My mother had a saying every time I complained about something: "No te quejes por falta de zapatos, cuando otros no tienen pies." This means, "Don't complain about not having shoes, when there are those that have no feet." Mom is gone now, yet her words replay in...
We Latinos have little sense of personal space. We are quick to hug and kiss when greeting family and friends. Once in the U.S., including here in Iowa, we share that custom with our newly found friends too. For many Latinos, those who can afford it and are...
A few days ago, while scrolling through my social media, I saw a post that caught my attention. “History in the making/Haciendo Historia-First POSTVILLE child becomes a US Citizen! ¡Felicidades!" The post included a picture of immigration attorney Sonia Parras and...
A few days ago, while scrolling through my social media, I saw a post that caught my attention. “History in the making/Haciendo Historia-First POSTVILLE child becomes a US Citizen! ¡Felicidades!" The post included a picture of immigration attorney Sonia Parras and...
