Immigration reform makes progress in the US Senate

In a nutshell: Stunned by their lack of Latino support in the November elections, Republicans seem ready to join the White House and congressional Democrats in a bipartisan immigration reform effort. Coverage Bipartisan Immigration Plan Counters Republican Orthodoxy Businessweek Immigration Continue reading Immigration reform makes progress in the US Senate

Update on Mexican-American Studies in Tucson

In a nutshell: Despite earlier reports, a threat still remains to the return of Mexican-American Studies in Tucson. As I reported last month, the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) on December 11 voted to approve a plan designed to satisfy Continue reading Update on Mexican-American Studies in Tucson

A dark moment fifty years later: Wallace’s 1963 inaugural

In a nutshell: The fiftieth anniversary of George Wallace’s 1963 inaugural address provides an opportunity for teachers to explore the painful and difficult history of civil rights. Fifty years ago this week, Gov. George Wallace, Republican of Alabama, delivered his Continue reading A dark moment fifty years later: Wallace’s 1963 inaugural

Eugene C. Patterson, Progressive Voice on Civil Rights, Dies at 89

In a nutshell: News outlets are reporting today on the death of Eugene C. Patterson (1923-2013). Patterson’s death provides an opportunity for teachers to explore issues of white privilege and majority responsibility for minority oppression. As editor of The Atlanta Continue reading Eugene C. Patterson, Progressive Voice on Civil Rights, Dies at 89