Beyond Longbeach

Judge: Discrimination at Arpaio’s Office Came From the ‘Top Down’

May. 25, 2013 / By
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New America Media, News Report, Valeria Fernández

PHOENIX — A federal judge ruled on Friday that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio engaged in racial profiling of Latinos, violating their constitutional rights in his crackdown on illegal immigration...

“It would be a good idea….if kids work for their lunches”

May. 22, 2013 / By
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Sparked by state delegate Ray Canterbury’s (R-West Virginia) suggestion, “it would be a good idea…if kids work for their lunches”, his response to Senate Bill 663, The kNOw gathered youth reactions to what this policy would mean for students and especially those who depend on free school meals.
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I’m a Mom Now

May. 22, 2013 / By
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From the Jury Box — Thoughts on the Stop-and-Frisk Trial

May. 22, 2013 / By

 

New America Media, Commentary, Damaso Reyes

Pictured above: Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit officers from the 28th Precinct conduct a Stop and Frisk in Harlem in 2006...

Teen Chef Battle Makes Healthy Eating Fun at CVHS

May. 19, 2013 / By
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JOHNNY FLORES JR/Coachella Unincorporated

COACHELLA – The chefs carefully placed a souvlaki pita and a southwest chicken sandwich in front of the three judges, next to their scorecards...

‘Why Are There So Many Filipino Nurses in the US?’

May. 19, 2013 / By
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Asian Week, News Report, Rodel Rodis

This was the question posed to me by a curious TV news reporter on May 7, just three days after a stretch limousine, carrying nine Filipino nurses to a bridal party across the San Mateo Bridge, suddenly burst into flames killing five of the occupants, including the bride...