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Re-Imagining Bertolt Brecht

19 hours 49 min ago
Director John Doyle has re-imagined The Caucasian Chalk Circle, the legendary play from German playwright Bertolt Brecht. The play is at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco now until March 14th.

There's Hope for California

23 hours 12 min ago
Essayist Richard Rodriguez tells NAM's Sandip Roy why he sees reason for optimism despite persistent unemployment and massive budget cuts to nearly every vital social service.

Asian American Community Urged Not to Throw Away Census Advance Letter

10 March 2010 - 7:38pm
With Census Day quickly approaching on April 1, the U.S. Census Bureau is preparing to notify households of what to expect in the upcoming weeks, and the community is asked to respond by carefully reading all census-related materials sent to their households and seeking help if they have any questions.

Arizona’s Anti-Anti-Immigrant Politicians and Sheriffs

10 March 2010 - 7:37pm
There is another side to Arizona's harsh, anti-immigrant politics and law enforcement that is overshadowed by the tough-talking Sheriff Arpaio and his legislative allies. Among many law enforcement and elected officials, there are voices calling for rational and reasoned approaches to immigration policy.

Bet $800 on Pacquiao, Win Just $100

10 March 2010 - 7:37pm

The dreamers went to Georgia

10 March 2010 - 7:59am

On the Road with Evo

10 March 2010 - 4:00am
Tupac Saavedra discusses Hilary Clinton's recent trip to Latin America. He is the director of On the Road with Evo, a PBS Frontline/World documentary about Bolivian president Evo Morales' election campaign.

Immigrant Advocates Say Immigration Enforcement Worse Under Obama

9 March 2010 - 8:00pm
Prominent immigrant advocates launched their most sharply worded public critique yet of the Obama administration’s immigration policy at a Monday press conference in Washington, D.C.

The Social Earthquake in Chile

9 March 2010 - 7:00pm
Chile is experiencing a social earthquake in the aftermath of the 8.8 magnitude quake that struck the country on February 27.

Why Indian Americans Should Pay Attention to the Census

9 March 2010 - 5:00am
It is vital that community activists and leaders ensure that all Indian Americans are counted in the forthcoming U.S. Census, because in a democracy there is strength in numbers.

Natural Disasters Hit Women Harder Than Men

9 March 2010 - 4:30am
Climate change is exacerbating existing gender inequalities with a devastating effect on the quality of life of poor women and girls.

Oscar Nominees - Still Trapped in the White Knight Syndrome

8 March 2010 - 8:28pm
Four of the ten Oscar nominees for Best Picture still hark back to an old stereotype - the savior from the majority culture sent to save poor people of color from themselves.