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Mijente Concept Plan for Resisting and Building in 2017
January 20th, 2017The 2016 election brought into clear focus a political landscape wrought with live wires of anxiety, fear and polarization in the United States. It proved to us that demographic change is not already here and reminded us that although it is a welcome change for some, it is viewed as a dire threat to others. [...]
ReadLánzate 2016 Archive
December 1st, 2016Lánzate - December 2-4, 2016 - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, San Juan, PR "In this charged moment of backlash matched with movement resurgence, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. One key way we can recharge and center ourselves is precisely in the places where people have drawn a line in the sand. There are many of [...]
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In Arizona, An Election We Can Feel Good About Winning
The scene is a sprawling housing development in Buckeye, Arizona. Its likely that this is a neighborhood that was hit hard during the housing foreclosure crisis of years past. Buckeye is in Maricopa County, which seems unreal given you feel like you’re actually halfway to L.A. heading out that way from downtown Phoenix. A knock [...]
ReadUndocumented and Traveling to Puerto Rico for Lánzate
The following is general information about the process and potential risks for undocumented immigrants who are traveling to Puerto Rico for Mijente’s Lanzate 2016 in San Juan. Although it was vetted by immigration attorneys and experienced organizers, it is not legal advice. Consult a trusted attorney before making decisions about your case.
ReadBooks of Latinx #QueerLove We All Need Right Now
Because in times like this we need to see Latinx queer love. We need to love Latinx queer love.
ReadCASE STUDY: 48 Hours to Keep Chicago a Welcoming City
Target: Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Emanuel’s previous statements meant he was already on record and we knew that the Governor wasn’t going to change his mind, so we needed to find someone who would stand up to him instead. Demand: Do not allow Governor Rauner's fearmongering to impact Chicago. Pledge to maintain a welcoming city and [...]
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