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    Category: San Antonio

    Inside the RAICES Fight for Asylees Detained in Texas

    Witnessing first-hand how an immigrant-serving organization handled changes in immigration policy— beginning with the zero tolerance policy, family separations, the Matter of A-B, and the relocation of migrant families— exemplified the dynamic pace of the job and the need for resilience of everyone involved.

    September 24, 2018September 28, 2018 by Benjamin

    San Antonio’s Great Divergence: Inequality and Entrepreneurship

    San Antonio is the most economically segregated city in the United States.

    April 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

    Seeking Safe Haven: How the Syrian Refugee Crisis Impacts San Antonio

    San Antonio’s civil society organizations and volunteers are working to support the Syrian refugee population in the face of declining federal support.

    March 18, 2018January 7, 2019 by Benjamin

    The Opioid Crisis Hits College Campuses

    Without support from the government, many universities are taking initiative as thousands of students suffer silently with addiction.

    January 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by Benjamin

    Deferred action on DACA deepens immigration controversy

    The Contemporary investigated the effects of rescinding DACA on Trinity University students, weighed the competing legal and practical issues, and addressed the diverse array of campus dialogue and discourse.

    October 19, 2017March 3, 2018 by Benjamin

    San Antonio vs. Confederate symbols?

    Should we honor people who fought to continue slavery and further white supremacy? Absolutely not. Slavery and white supremacy are contrary to the values Americans profess, although they are unfortunately not contrary to our country’s foundations or actions.

    September 6, 2017March 3, 2018 by Benjamin

    A Conversation with San Antonio District 1 Candidate Michael Montaño

    Michael Montaño is running to become a voice for the people of his native District 1 in San Antonio. On May 6, Montaño will face five other candidates including the incumbent Roberto C. Treviño.

    May 1, 2017March 22, 2018 by Benjamin

    Dinesh D’Souza Unchained at Trinity University: Annotated and Fact-Checked

    D’Souza’s credentials, rhetorical skill, and misleading arguments confirmed pro-Trump orthodoxy to a friendly audience.

    March 10, 2017March 28, 2018 by Benjamin

    A conversation with Councilman Ron Nirenberg

    “‘The city you deserve’ is one that is fiscally responsible, ethical, fair, equitable for people no matter what side of town they live. “

    January 13, 2017April 29, 2018 by Benjamin

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