Social Justice
Refugees and undocumented immigrants find common ground on soccer pitch
Phoenix welcomes more refugees than almost any other American city. It's also home to a great many undocumented immigrants. One group of refugee children is finding its way in a new home on the soccer field, coach by an undocumented immigrant.
Panelists introduce high-tech prison reform at SXSW
A group of panelists at this year's South by Southwest interactive media conference in Austin, Texas, presented an idea to improve the U.S. prison system with smart phone technology. One of the attendees says the idea could reduce the levels of recidivism among low-level criminals....
Osama bin Laden's relative faces trial in U.S. despite criticism
A relative of Osama bin Laden appeared in a New York court last week in connection with the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. While the trial is being criticized for being held on American soil, one reporter says the shift could be helpful to the Obama administration....
H-1B visas leave immigrant workers at disadvantage, while some critics fume
Skilled tech workers who aren't Americans but want to work in the United States have one real choice: get an H-1B visa through their employers. But they're competitive and come with a pair of proverbial handcuffs that can put immigrants at a disadvantage. And critics say they take jobs from Americans....
On anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death, activists looking for change
One year ago, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman while walking in a gated community. That much is agreed. Zimmerman says his conduct was lawful under Florida's Stand Your Ground law. Prosecutors disagree. But either way, activists are working to change the law....
One Billion Rising participants take opportunity to be heard, start dialogue about violence against women
One in three women will experience violence in their lifetimes, according to United Nations data. V-Day activists, lead by Vagina Monologues playwright Eve Ensler, built a campaign to turn that big statistic into a crowd of voices....
Retired U.S. Army soldier works tirelessly to bring family of Iraqi interpreter to America
When Capt. Blake Hall left Iraq, he was preparing to bring his friend and Iraqi interpreter to the United States with him. Unfortunately, a short time later, the interpreter was killed while on patrol with other soldiers. Now, Hall has finally succeeded in bringing the man's family to the U.S....
South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius charged with murder
Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee, gained international attention when he competed against able-bodied athletes at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. But now the athlete is gaining attention of a different kind, after beginning charged with the murder of his girlfriend....
One Billion Rising aims to end violence against women
A number of women and girls around the world have joined a global campaign to end violence against women and girls through dance. Participants are claiming public spaces and using their voices to call for change for the future. ...
Immigrant farmers making inroads in Midwestern agriculture
Immigrants have been major components of the agricultural system in California and Texas for years. But recently, they've become more prevalent in the Midwest as well. Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up its outreach to them, to help them succeed....
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