As the world faces the COVID-19 Pandemic, the United States and many other countries around the world have asked their populations to practice social distancing in order to mitigate the fast spread of the disease. Only those deemed as performing essential jobs can work, but others have been asked to stay home and stop working. […]
Posted inTechnology
María Teresa Márquez and CHICLE: The First Chicana/o Electronic Mailing List
By Miguel Juárez These days we take e-mail and electronic lists for granted, but imagine a world where there is no e-mail or exchange of information like we have now? That was the world for Humanities Librarian María Teresa Márquez at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Zimmerman Library and creator of CHICLE, the first […]
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No Government Money For Me
Typically, the bureaucracy fails to deliver. I knew this was going to happen because we live in a dog-eat-dog world. I learned a long time ago that when it comes to the government, it is never a good idea to pretend that things will work out. I have tried to bid on government work only […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Decreto_de_Emergencia_Nacional, Mexico
“THE MAQUILADORAS, THE ROAD TO DEATH” By attorney SUSANA PRIETO TERRAZAS
The maquiladora industry throughout the north of the country did not respect the national health emergency decree intended to prevent Covid 19 infections in Mexico, also, faced with the threat of being fired, workers are forced to continue working, making it clear that failure to do so will mean your wages will not be paid. […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Decreto_de_Emergencia_Nacional, Mexico
“LAS MAQUILADORAS, EL CAMINO A LA MUERTE,” por/by Attorney Susana Prieto Terrazas on maquiladora workers during the covid-19 pandemic (in spanish)
La industria maquiladora en todo el norte del país, no respetó el decreto de emergencia sanitaria nacional para prevenir los contagios por Covid 19, en México, y además, ante la amenaza del despido, está obligando a sus trabajadores a continuar laborando, resaltándoles que de no hacerlo, omitirá el depósito de sus salarios. Los pocos obreros […]
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In The I Can’t Make This Up Column
Sometimes it is just easier to layout in video format. This is Donald Trump explaining how he is against mail-in ballots.
Posted inThe Latino Life
Scenic Traffic
Last week I traveled to the east gate of Scenic Drive anticipating there would be signage indicating the road had been closed. Like other parks, Scenic Drive was to be closed due to the Corona Virus. There was a “Road Closed” sign, but it was definitely being ignored. In the 10 to 15 minutes I […]
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Why Would Anyone Get on a Cruise Ship?
I have never understood the appeal of getting on a cruise ship. Don’t get me wrong, I love to travel, and as I pilot, I love to fly. I have lived in several countries over the years and many more cities. All have been interesting experiences and I would encourage everyone to get out of […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Decreto_de_Emergencia_Nacional, International, Mexico
Updated – Attorney Susana Prieto Terrazas’ historic reports on COVID-19 and maquiladora workers (videos in Spanish)
By Miguel Juárez Since early April Attorney Susana Prieto Terrazas recorded videos social media and YouTube for on the ground reports of the situation of Mexican maquiladoras. Workers are forced to work by mostly American-owned companies in spite of the National Health Emergency decree which calls for suspension of work due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. […]