Anti-immigrant sentiments have been on a steady rise in the US, following the passage of Arizona’s controversial SB1070. Massachusetts soon followed suit with their own version, the Budget Amendment 172.1. Press Pass TV talks to advocates to find out where this anti-immigrant sentiment is coming from and learn about more just paths to equity.
On Wednesday June 16th, Teens leading the way, a state wide coalition kicked off their “Lesson’s Today, Leaders Tomorrow” Campaign. Press Pass TV worked with members of the Worcester based HOPE coalition to cover this important event.
Kicking off our Five Minutes series, Press Pass TV sat down with Congressman and recent Senate candidate Michael Capuano to find out about recent legislation and how young people can change the world.
Reporting on the Youth Jobs Rally at City Hall on Tuesday March 27, 2010, we interviewed some of the people who were there and had an exclusive interview with Councilman Felix Arroyo.
Despite the Governor vowing to go back to the drawing board on proposed fare hikes and service cuts throughout the MBTA system, the T-Rider’s Union felt it was still important to ensure that the community’s voice was heard on the issues.
Malalai Joya, now 31, was the youngest ever woman elected to the Afghan Parliament in 2005 and is an outspoken critic of the Karzai government and NATO occupation. Press Pass TV caught up with Joya and supporters at an event hosted in Dorchester by Dorchester People for Peace and United for Justice with Peace.