Pepe Lozano
LATEST ARTICLES BY Pepe Lozano
-
Illinois coalition celebrates 25 years of immigrant justice
June 3, 2011Hundreds commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Read more -
Illinois poised to enact state DREAM Act
May 31, 2011The measure will not impose any cost on Illinois taxpayers and could benefit as many as 95,000 immigrant youth.
Read more -
Illinois House to vote on state DREAM Act
May 27, 2011The Illinois version does not include a path to citizenship, but its seen as a move to counter some of the anti-immigrant measures being proposed nationwide.
Read more -
Gay slurs rejected in the NBA
May 26, 2011Anti-gay slurs in professional sports are unacceptable and show irresponsibility.
Read more -
Critics: Mandatory E-Verify comes at a serious price
May 25, 2011The GOP in Congress is pushing new laws that would force employers to check the immigration status of new hires.
Read more -
McDonald’s risking kids’ health, say opponents
May 19, 2011Critic's say McDonald's has trotted out a range of public relations and sales gimmicks aimed at "nutria-washing" its image to bolster its profits.
Read more -
Navy to name ship honoring Cesar Chavez
May 18, 2011The U.S. Navy is expected to name a new military cargo ship after labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez this week in San Diego, California. But the news has sparked controversy from both those...
Read more -
Carlos Santana slams Georgia’s anti-immigrant law
May 17, 2011Immigrant rights activists say legendary guitarist Carlos Santana hit a home run during his speech at Major League Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game in Atlanta, Georgia, May 15.
Read more