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Written by CNPI Tuesday, 27 July 2010 17:39
Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070, goes into effect later this week. The law, which criminalizes undocumented immigrants in the state of Arizona, mandates that police officers verify immigration status when "reasonable suspicion" exists that a person is undocumented. Alessandra Soler Meetze, the Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union-Arizona, spoke with CNPI reporters Christine Lewis and Rob Robinson on WBAI 99.5FM to explains some of the ramifications of the law, and its potential impact on those presumed to be immigrants.

Written by CNPI Tuesday, 27 July 2010 17:25
The New York State Youth Leadership Council has been fighting hard to get the Dream Act legislation passed as a standalone bill and in their push to gain support for the legislation they have asked New York representatives to support the bill. Two weeks ago supporters of the act demonstrated outside Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez's Manhattan offices to demand her firm support for the passage of the legislation that could lead to citizenship for undocumented youth. Digital Expansion Fellow Marya Tambawala was there to file this story. The piece first aired on WBAI 99.5FM.

Written by CNPI Tuesday, 27 July 2010 14:27
The Community News Production Institute in partnership with Global Movements, Urban Struggles aired its monthly show on Tuesday July 27th on WBAI 99.5FM. This month's show looks at the soon-to-be implemented anti-immigrant law in Arizona, the Dream Act legislation, the Modern-Day Slavery Museum Tour, and the Stop & Frisk legislation recently signed into law by Governor Paterson.

Written by CNPI Wednesday, 14 July 2010 15:33
The 2010 Allied Media Conference in Detroit had a track dedicated to disability justice. The creators of The Art and Practice of Disability Justice track were guests on the live broadcast hosted by Community News Production Institute reporter Rob Robinson. This show first aired on the "We Are Ready Now" Radio, the exclusive low-powered broadcast during the 2010 Allied Media Conference.




Written by CNPI Wednesday, 14 July 2010 15:22
Hundreds of community organizers, artists, media makers, students, and youth leaders gathered in Detroit from June 17 to the 20 for the 12th Allied Media Conference. Community News Production Institute reporters Felix Ortiz of Jornaleros Unidos and Zoilo Blass of Make The Road were there as well. They hosted a live Spanish broadcast at the makeshift radio station specially built for the conference. This is a portion of the hour-long show.



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