Archive for March, 2008
Endings
A little over a week ago, I gave my notice at my nonprofit job; Friday is my last day. Next Monday, I begin a new job in the private sector. I’m excited and ready for the change. There are also many, many people I have met through this work whom I will miss–my staff, counterparts [...]
Posted: March 25th, 2008 under about.
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Woodburn residents’ son-in-law among seven migrant Oaxacans missing for over a year
An email from one of the ESL teachers with whom I work alerted me to the fact that, for one family I know, the dangers of border crossings have struck really close to home. A family member is among the border crossing casualties of the past year. Estimates of how many Mexicans die every year [...]
Posted: March 5th, 2008 under farm workers, immigration, indigenous peoples, migrant workers, Oaxaca, undocumented.
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