BlogHide Resteemsextremearturo (43)in racism • 4 years agoI Don’t Care if You’re RacistLet’s be clear, I have no issue with you being a racist. I’m also not saying I’m going to sit here and accept it either. If you want to sit around making racist jokes among your bigoted friends and…extremearturo (43)in immigration • 4 years agoICE Held Migrant Children in Hotels, Who Was Watching Them?Hotels were used 186 times while 10,000 beds for children remained empty at government shelters Despite anti-trafficking laws and decades-old legal precedent, the Trump administration has been…extremearturo (43)in social-media • 4 years agoSay Their Names: Latino Lives Lost to Police BrutalityIn America, police brutality is often viewed in a Black and white narrative leaving Indigenous, Latino, and other people of color out of the conversation. The public debate about police brutality…extremearturo (43)in politics • 4 years agoWhat Racial Injustice Really Looks Like in AmericaThe oppressive over-policing of minority communities is just the beginning Americans need to go beyond discussing tyrannical policing and begin addressing the many other systemic issues that…extremearturo (43)in politics • 4 years agoGeorge Washington statue in Washington Square Park, NYCIf we're going to leave statues of the founding fathers up, they should all look like this.extremearturo (43)in racism • 4 years agoGangs of White Thugs Are Terrorizing AmericaVarious hate groups are actively working to start a civil war in America Much has been said about the seemingly non-stop imagery of white people vandalizing property and starting fires during…extremearturo (43)in politics • 4 years agoHate Speech on the World StageWith the world watching America amidst a pandemic and nationwide protests for racial justice, Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric is deepening tensions. Donald Trump has used coded language…extremearturo (43)in coronavirus • 4 years agoOur Food Supply Is VulnerableAs thousands of guest workers rush to acquire guest-worker permits, many farm labor groups are pushing for new safety standards for thousands of workers. In addition to fighting against poor and…extremearturo (43)in politics • 5 years agoThe Economic Inequalities of Crisis PoliticsEconomic stimulus packages typically bring a lack of concern for Americans who struggle the most to the forefront of the conversation. That’s because stimulus packages typically contain more gains…extremearturo (43)in coronavirus • 5 years agoTips to Help Battle Anxiety and Depression Through a Time of CrisisThe current international crisis is mentally taxing for everyone. But those of us with mental health issues are struggling even more. Surely everyone feels a sense of anxiety when they walk…extremearturo (43)in coronavirus • 5 years agoSmall Government Kills PeopleWhen a crisis occurs in America, the subject of government preparedness always comes to the forefront of the conversation. We’ve seen it happen with the responses to natural disasters from…extremearturo (43)in racism • 5 years agoThe White Moderate Strikes AgainUnless you’re Mel Brooks, race relations in America are as touchy as ever. Trying to address the implicit biases of white folks is only more problematic given the polarization of the current…extremearturo (43)in politics • 5 years agoUndecided: The Fractured Moderate Democratic Base Makes Sanders AppealingInitially, the Nevada debates exposed just how badly moderate Democrats are falling behind with minorities. While the focus on Mike Bloomberg took up a considerable amount of debate time, important…extremearturo (43)in politics • 5 years agoBloomberg Supporters Are Toxic TooSomething that has become clear to me, an undecided voter, is that it’s not just Sanders’ supporters that are toxic on social media. Mike Bloomberg has created an environment that condones the same…extremearturo (43)in politics • 5 years agoUndecided: Every Democratic Candidate is ProblematicRepublicans, particularly of the last several decades, have shown their lack of concern for poor and underserved communities. Many of you, like me, likely shared some conservative views at one point…extremearturo (43)in politics • 5 years agoEmboldened and Unhinged: Trump’s Machine is Just Getting Warmed UpWith the impeachment trial now America’s rear-view mirror Donald Trump and his attack dogs are going full throttle in seeking retribution against those who spoke out against him. From repeated…extremearturo (43)in immigration • 5 years agoU.S. Supreme Court Allows Trump to Continue Targeting Migrants of ColorTrump’s “public charge” policy allows the administration to implement a rule denying legal permanent residency to certain immigrants who are deemed likely to need public assistance in the…extremearturo (43)in immigration • 5 years agoMany Latinos Don't Trust Joe Biden Because of Barack ObamaAs critics in the immigrant-rights community labeled Barack Obama as “deporter in chief,” enforcement advocates routinely accused him of being soft on unauthorized immigrants. Changes to…extremearturo (43)in racism • 5 years agoStudy: Black Teens Face Racial Discrimination Multiple Times DailyRutgers researcher says teens experience daily anti-black microaggressions. A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology looked at how often Black teens experienced racial…extremearturo (43)in criminal-justice • 5 years agoHow to Stop Law Enforcement Reform: LieThe biggest obstacle to law enforcement and criminal justice reform is willful disinformation campaigns led by many in the law enforcement community. Americans have become all too familiar with…
