May 2008

Update: Iscoa Will Remain in U.S.

by Cara May 21, 2008

Good news, folks: Sonia del Cid Iscoa will not be forcibly (or apparently otherwise) deported to Honduras. Even better, her condition has improved markedly and at an exceptional rate. (Thanks to Lindsay for the update.) St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center on Tuesday reached agreement with lawyers representing Sonia del Cid Iscoa, ending an international [...]

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Even More Links

by Cara May 21, 2008

There have lately been more stories to write about than hours in the day to write about them. Another link roundup: As you may (should) know, female farmworkers are at a high risk of sexual assault, particularly when they’re immigrants, and even more so when undocumented. (But psst, LA Times: rape isn’t sexual harassment any [...]

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When Authorities “Don’t Give a Shit”

by Cara May 20, 2008

This is terrifying. Sheila Jones called 911 because her ex-boyfriend had broken into her house. According to Jones, he had a knife. But for three hours, authorities did nothing. Her call for help began when an angry ex-boyfriend barged into her house. Sheila’s first call was recorded at Metro Nashville’s 911 Center at 2:08 p.m. [...]

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Hospital Attempts Deportation of Woman With Inadequate Insurance

by Cara May 19, 2008

An immigrant woman from Honduras who has very recently awakened from a coma is being threatened with what can effectively be called deportation, because she does not have the insurance needed to cover her medical bills. (Don’t read the comments in these articles unless you want to lose your lunch.) But here is the real [...]

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Link Roundup

by Cara May 19, 2008

Things I read last week and didn’t get the time to write about. Enjoy: Exciting news: the California Assembly has become the first U.S. state legislative body to be led by a black woman. So disappointing that this had to happen as late as 2008, but good news nonetheless. (But WTF is up with that [...]

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Beyond Rape

by Cara May 18, 2008

Towards the beginning of this month, Cleveland newspaper The Plain Dealer published a 5-part series called Beyond Rape: A Survivor’s Journey.  It’s written by journalist named Joanna Connors who was raped while on assignment for the newspaper in 1984.  It tells her story, and partially, that of her rapist.  It also tells a too-common tale [...]

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Confess to Killing a Sex Worker Today, Go Free Tomorrow

by Cara May 17, 2008

One day after being convicted in the death of a sex worker, having killed her by his own admission, Wayne Ryczak was free to walk the streets. Judge Stephen Glithero sentenced the 55-year-old St. Catharines construction worker to one day in jail Thursday for the death of 29-year-old Stephine Beck. The one-day sentence is in [...]

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No, My First Name Ain’t Sweetie

by Cara May 16, 2008

As a known, strong and continued Obama supporter, I would just like to say: Not cool. Not fucking cool at all. [The video on the linked page is no longer available. This one should work fine.] First of all, good for the reporter for calling out Obama’s totally inappropriate and disrespectful word choice. Secondly: WTF [...]

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Why Reading Comments Can Be Such a Bad Idea

by Cara May 15, 2008

i hate people i hate people i hate people i hate people i hate people i hate people i hate people i hate people i hate people i hate people. There’s a reason why I think that those who get really up in arms over the idea that we need to teach all men to [...]

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You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me

by Cara May 14, 2008

I just got this press release in my inbox. The National Women’s Political Caucus is disappointed to learn of NARAL Pro-Choice America’s endorsement of Senator Obama today. The Caucus knows Hillary Clinton to be a clear leader and a consistent champion of the issues that NARAL and NWPC have in common. We believe that this [...]

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