¡Alto Arizona!

Kris Kobach, SB 1070 co-author, is advisor for Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney

Source: ABC15.com

PHOENIX - One of the authors behind Arizona's controversial immigration law says he's now an advisor to presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Kris Kobach, told ABC15 he's an unpaid advisor guiding Romney on immigration issues.

"Well I'm providing advice on the best approach to immigration enforcement and immigration law generally," said Kobach in a phone interview Tuesday night.

Attorney Bruce Boynton Joins the Fight Against Racial Profiling in Maricopa County

Source: http://cdb-tonatierra.blogspot.com

Press Advisory
Date: Tuesday January 24, 2012
Contact: Tupac Enrique Acosta
Email: chantlaca@tonatierra.org

1st Freedom Rider Arrives in Phoenix Today

Attorney Bruce Boynton Joins the Fight Against
Racial Profiling in Maricopa County

Attorney Bruce Boynton

Phoenix, AZ – The battle for Civil Rights in the deep south in the 60’s and the fight in Maricopa County against racial profiling and discriminatory policing will link up this week here in Phoenix when Attorney Bruce Boynton arrives to take part in a series of community events organized by TONATIERRA and Los Comités de Defensa del Barrio.

Atty. Bruce Boynton is considered the 1st Freedom Rider when he was arrested in 1958 for refusing to leave a  "white only" lunch counter while traveling home on a break from law school. His case Boynton v. the Common Wealth of Virginia (1960) desegregated all interstate transportation facilities, including bus terminals. This case was the bases of the Freedom Rides of 1961 organized to test the enforcement of the Supreme Court Decision.

Jesse Jackson's perception of Arizona

Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses his perception of Arizona, SB1070 and guns

Community Activist Receives Threatening Letter after Pearce Ousting

Published : Monday, 28 Nov 2011 | Source: MyFoxPhoenix.com

MESA - A credible death threat against community activist Randy Parraz is under investigation. Parraz led the successful recall effort against Senator Russell Pearce.

The death threat was mailed to Randy Parraz. It specifically mentioned Russell Pearce and blamed Parraz for the recall.

Describing the letter, Parraz said, “[It said] that he [Pearce] was a good person and what I did was not something that was good for Arizona.”

The threatening letter was sent just days after Senator Russell Pearce was ousted from office.

Governor Jan Brewer to Speak on First Day of ALEC Convention

By Stephen Lemons Mon., Nov. 28 2011 at 3:17 PM | Source: PhoenixNewTimes.com

Should anyone be surprised that Governor Jan Brewer will be one of the keynote speakers at the American Legislative Exchange Council's big wingding in Scottsdale this week at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa?

I'm sure not. Even before ALEC posted the announcement to its website and the governor's office noted a November 30 speech by Brewer on her schedule for the week, I could smell that one coming.

The Republican-lobbyist lovefest will also feature former Reagan-era Attorney General Ed Meese (yep, he's still alive) as a speaker, and you can pretty much anticipate that nearly every GOP legislator in Sand Land will be around for at least part of the three-day event.

Manu Chao Stands in Solidarity with Sheriff Joe Arpaio Protesters (Video)

By Anthony Sandoval Wed., Sep. 21 2011 at 8:15 AM | Source: Phoenix New Times Blogs

It was a familiar sight in front of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's downtown office yesterday afternoon. Another assembly of a dozen protesters or so had gathered and members of the media were waiting in tow.

Word eventually reached Joe that some multilingual, slightly-famous international recording artist was on his way to play some music or something. "Is he gonna sing my favorite song 'My Way,'" Arpaio asks.

Not quite Joe. This "singer-guy" happens to be Manu Chao and um, he's kind of a big deal.

Chiquis & Raq-C: Jenni Rivera and Daughter Chiquis Protest Controversial Arizona Law, Video Diary

Aumentan casos de abuso sexual entre hispanos desde la SB1070

Fuente: Unvision.com | 2011, Julio 29

Las víctimas tienen miedo de reportar a los agresores debido a su status migratorio, dijo la policía de Phoenix.

 

Derechos Humanos LA Rising Music Video

Check out Tucson grassroots community organization, Derechos Humanos, team up with Pan Left Productions for a video about their Cop Watch work to hold the Poli-Migra accountable and to inform the migrant community of their rights....

 

Short documentary “The Robot Artists” by African Cartel

“The Robot Artists” is a short documentary by African Cartel showcasing a group of undocumented Zimbabwean artists who’s marketplace and livelihood is a traffic light (aka "Robots") intersection in Cape Town, South Africa. This short gives a glimpse into the lives of talented migrant workers who are targets of discrimination and harassment from law enforcement forced to flee the economic and political hardships in their homeland in search of a better way of life. The struggle of migrants is similar through out the world and xenophobia and racism create targets of the most vulnerable in society, and these artists take the courage to make a livelyhood in crowded street corners, exposing themselves as targets of public scrutiny and law enforcment, similar to the situation of day laborers and other immigrant workers across the United States.

Support the cause, get to know more about these artists, and see their art the wesbite: http://africancartel.com. Follow them on twitter @africancartel.

Robot Artists from African Cartel on Vimeo.

 

 

Video: TUSD board meeting charged with emotion

John Ames | Posted in AZStar.Net | Posted: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 10:59 pm

People who wanted to be heard after the call to audience at the TUSD Governing Board meeting were removed by police. A crowd of over 300 people attended or listened outside the meeting and about 100 police officers were on hand to keep the peace. Guadalupe Castillo, one of those police removed from the meeting, gives her account.

 

Turning the Tide National Summit Video

Video highlights the wide-spread effort to target immigrants through SB1070 copy-cat bills, 287(g) & S-Comm programs. Video also highlights organizing efforts across the nation to push back against nativist movement and hateful legislation. Please share and/or embed in your social network channels.

 

Hecklers Greet Arpaio Outside ASU Speaking Event

Updated: Thursday, 14 Apr 2011, 6:37 PM MDT
Published : Thursday, 14 Apr 2011, 6:37 PM MDT

Hecklers Greet Arpaio Outside ASU Speaking Event: MyFoxPHOENIX.com

 TEMPE - Protesters and tough questions greeted Sheriff Joe Arpaio at the ASU campus Thursday. The sheriff has made headlines this week for a handful of controversies -- including misspent money and a probe into department higher-ups who may have engaged in criminal behavior.

 

Sheriff Joe Arpaio went to speak before the College Republicans club, but on the way in, he was approached by demonstrators.

Right now, Arpaio is facing scrutiny on two fronts. One, the investigation into misconduct by three top deputies. The report by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office is complete, but it hasn't be released.

Arizona state senator reacts to defeat of 5 immigration bills

Posted: 10:52 PM | Last Updated: 10 hours ago

By: Christina Boomer

 

PHOENIX - It was a stunning defeat at Arizona's state capitol Thursday when on a third reading all five immigration-related bills failed in the Senate.

ABC15 caught up with Senator Ron Gould minutes after the final bill was defeated.

He said he was disappointed.

On Twitter he provided the names of all the Republicans who voted against the bills and told his followers to “contact them."

Following the session he said that too many Republicans talk tough on the campaign trail but don’t deliver when it comes to votes.

Just two days prior 60 business executives and members of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce urged lawmakers to reject the bills.

They said while illegal immigration is a problem, it is an issue best left to the federal government.

They asked the legislature to “redirect its energy” toward job growth and the economy and away from controversial legislation that will continue to hamper Arizona’s image and probably lead to costly court battles.

Senator Gould was asked if that letter perhaps played a role to which he replied, “Well there’s some people who are bought and paid for by the Chamber of Commerce.”

When asked if he will try to introduce similar legislation next session he said, “Maybe we will put everybody through the same misery one more time.”

(Source: ABC15.com)

VIDEO: Indigenous Border Solidarity to End Militarization

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Watch video of Indigenous protesting the militarization of Indigenous lands at the border. Begins with an interview with Klee Benally, Navajo, as Border Patrol lockdown protesters went to court in Tucson. Ofelia Rivas, O'odham, speaks on the abuses at the border on O'odham land.

Watch video:

 

(Source: http://www.bsnorrell.blogspot.com )

VIDEO: CNN covers Phoenix walkouts over Russell Pearce’s xenophobic bills

Friday, March 11th, 2011

There are at least a dozen anti-immigrant bills that will be passed in Arizona this year, including one (SB1225) by Democrat Kyrsten Sinema as the “tough on immigration” hysteria spreads through our state legislature.

This week high school students in Phoenix said YA BASTA and walked out and marched to the state capitol.

These bills affect them by cutting funding for colleges by 20% next year, and not allowing some of them who are undocumented to attend. Steve Gallardo, the state senator who walked and talked with the students, is also the author of a bill known as the Arizona DREAM Act.

Next week Spring Break at the Capitol begins as Arizonans from around the state converge to let their voices be heard at the center of our democracy.

(Source: Tucson Citizen)

Nebraskans Oppose an Arizona-Style Law, Support Common-Sense Federal Reform

By Darcy Tromanhauser, on  January 31st, 2011

 

Nearly 500 Nebraskans came to the state Capitol on Thursday, 01/27/2011, to say that Nebraska values do not support an Arizona-style law in this state. Participants and speakers from around the state, representing the League of Nebraska Municipalities, the Methodist Bishop, Catholics, Lutherans, Presbyterians, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, other faith groups, veterans, the NAACP-Lincoln, the Anti-Defamation League, students, the Winnebago Tribe, and many others described the problems and high costs an Arizona-style law would create for Nebraska’s budget and communities.

Bono (U2) Speaks about Irish in America (from Rattle & Hum Concert, 1988)

 

Bono, singer for U2, talks about the Irish diaspora in the U.S. and the reasons why they came here. From a live concert recording called "Rattle & Hum."

A History of Hate: Arizona. Political Violence in a Rogue State

Best viewed in full screen mode.

A History of Hate: Political Violence in Arizona on Prezi

Music Video: Gil Scott-Heron: Alien (hold on to your dream) LIVE

 

Gil Scott-Heron's dedication to migrant's plight in the U.S. (Circa 1980)

Lyrics:

Midnight near the border trying to cross the Rio Grande
Runnin' with coyotes to where the streets are paved with gold
You're diving underwater when you hear the helicopters
Knowing it's all been less than worthless if you run into patrols
Hiding in the shadows, so scared you want to scream
But you dare not make a sound if you want to hold on to your dreams

Hold on. Though it may not be a lot, you got to
Hold on. Cause you know it's all you got
No matter the consequences or the fear that grips your senses
You have got to hold on to your dreams.

Exclusive Footage: Arizona Senator Russell Pearce endorsed White Supremacist J.T. Ready

 

This video shows State Senator Russell Pearce endorsing JT Ready (AZ's most famous White Supremacist) in 2006 for Mesa City Council. The footage has never been seen by the public until now. The footage and the Mormon Document and picture was given to Steve Lemons (Phoenix New Times) by a confidential source. He gave me a copy. You can get more info here: http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2010-12-16/news/webline/

Inauguration of the Day Worker Center in Mountain View - What Immigration Reform Looks Like at the Neighborhood Level

 

More than 1,000 people turned out for the inauguration of the Day Worker Center of Mountain View. (from NDLON Youtube Channel).

Tupac Enrique with Cornel West

"If you want to stay in America you might just get deported back into colonization, however, we're headed toward Liberation!" -Tupac Enrique

MISTACHUCK - Tear Down That Wall

CHUCK D - Tear Down That Wall

Video By Eclectic Method
http://eclecticmethod.net

Shot By David CDOC Snyder for Command Films

Manu Chao in Support of Alto Arizona!

Ex Mano-Negra front man, Troubador, poet and human rights advocate, Manu Chao, sends a message to the migrant communities in Arizona who are suffering under oppressive anti-immigrant laws such as SB 1070, HB 2281 and now the attempt to revoke birthright citizenship. Alto Arizona! ¡Proxima Estación, Esperanza!