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.
Category: San Antonio
San Antonio’s Great Divergence: Inequality and Entrepreneurship
San Antonio is the most economically segregated city in the United States.
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.
The Opioid Crisis Hits College Campuses
Without support from the government, many universities are taking initiative as thousands of students suffer silently with addiction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. “