The Road From Richmond to the White House
The CC Pulse writer, UC Berkeley graduate student and immigrant Maria Fernanda Bernal writes about her experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner....
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Jun
11
Apr
Housing, Love and Guilt: An Immigrant’s Reflection on Moving Out of His Undocumented Parents’ Home
One young man in Richmond describes his conflicting feelings over living at home and, ultimately, leaving his parents' home....
10
Apr
Tijuana Sees Sharp Increase in Ukrainian Refugees Seeking Entry into U.S.
More than 2,000 refugees are sheltering in Tijuana, Mexico, after escaping the Russian invasion of Ukraine as they wait to enter the U.S....
24
Nov
After Escaping Abuse, Immigrant Victims Forced to Endure Long Waits With Little Hope
Many people of all genders who have survived domestic violence come to the U.S. to escape their abusers. But that's far from the end of their troubles....
04
Oct
Why I Am Letting Go of ‘Latino’ as Part of My Self-Identification
Born in Mexico to Guatemalan parents and raised in the Bay Area, Pulse journalist Denis Perez-Bravo realized "Latino" doesn't do enough to capture his identity....
02
Sep
‘My Life Feels Like a Subscription’: An Immigrant’s Story
Pulse reporter Maria Bernal, who came to the U.S. from Mexico when she was 3, won a contest for her essay on the Mexican immigrant experience....
31
Aug
Biden’s ‘Aggressive’ Immigration Reform Reverses Many Trump Policies, But Not All
President Biden has reversed many Trump immigration policies, but reform is still held back by the border, public health concerns and political challenges....
30
Jul
Richmond Will Explore Allowing Undocumented Residents to Vote in Local Elections
The city of Richmond will review the legality of making undocumented residents eligible to vote in local elections before fully considering the possibility....
19
Jul
‘Am I Really That Sick?’ Healthcare Costs Weigh on Undocumented People
California recently moved to expand Medi-Cal to some undocumented adults, many of whom have long avoided going to the doctor for fear of high expenses....
21
Apr
Legislation Could Help Millions of Immigrants
President Biden and others have proposed laws that would temporarily or permanently legalize millions of immigrants including DACA recipients and farmworkers....
13
Apr
Biden Taps Former Richmond Chief Chris Magnus to Lead Border Patrol
Chris Magnus set himself apart as Richmond's chief of police. Now, President Joe Biden plans to nominate him to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
16
Mar
The American Rescue Plan: Who Wins? Most Americans. Who Loses? Undocumented Immigrants
The American Rescue Plan will provide money and other benefits to many people in the U.S. but excludes undocumented immigrants, who are often essential workers....
23
Feb
Advocates Set High Bar for U.S. Immigration Policy Under Biden
The U.S. Citizenship Act, proposed on Biden's first day in office and introduced to Congress last week, could signal an important shift in immigration policy....
04
Jan
New White House Could Permanently Remove Public Charge Rule, Easing Anxiety for Immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden said in his campaign that he would end the public charge rule, which has caused many immigrants to deny themselves federal benefits....
28
Nov
Migrants Key to Avoiding Deeper Global Recession
With many borders closed to guard against the coronavirus, migrant workers and the economies that rely on them are feeling the effects of decreased migration....
