How immigrants in America view their experiences amid national debates on immigration. For more information on Immigrant Voices, contact Elena Shore at eshore [at] newamericamedia [dot] org.
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Recycling Waste and Redeeming Lives
New America Media, News Feature, Justine Drennan, Jul 15, 2009
Where most companies might turn away young men with criminal records, Richard Valle hires them at his recycling center in Union City, Calif., hoping to turn their lives around. For his work, Valle recently won a James Irvine Foundation leadership award.
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My Teacher, My Friend
New America Media/America.gov, Commentary, Andrew Lam, Jul 05, 2009
Remembering a teacher who opened the door for a Vietnamese refugee in his classroom.
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My Iranian Cousin and I ' Try to Have Hope'
New America Media, Commentary, Persis M. Karim, Jun 26, 2009
Iranian-American writer Persis M. Karim watches events unfolding in Iran and recalls many other points in her life when Iran's political upheavals were an inescapable reality for her family here and there.
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Time for Immigration Reform is Now
Staff, Jun 25, 2009
New America Media and its ethnic media partners join their editorial voices in calling for reform to the nation's immigration policy in this editorial, published by news outlets across the country to bring attention to the urgency of the issue.
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Recession Turns Homes into Classrooms
New America Media, News Feature, Vivian Po, May 23, 2009
Unemployment and long wait lists for preschool are prompting some Chinese parents, who’ve traditionally valued education, to turn to a new way to teach and care for their toddlers – preschool at home.
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What Am I Without My Leg?
New America Media,  , Josue Rojas, May 18, 2009
Eglis was debilitated when an uninsured motorist crushed her leg. Now she is caught between the health care and immigration systems, unable to work.
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