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4‘My Congregation Trusts Women’: Progressive Faith Groups Counter Anti-Abortion Narratives

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Tag Archives: Carlos Spector

by Melissa del Bosque

Historic Meeting Gives Hope to Mexican Exiles Living in the U.S.

Fri, May 30, 2014 |

El Paso immigration attorney Carlos Spector represents more than 100 families who have fled violence in Mexico. Many were forced to flee while investigating the...Read More

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst

by Jonathan McNamara

Observer Radio Episode 57: What to Take Away From the Lieutenant Governor Debate

Fri, May 9, 2014 |

Staff writers Patrick Michels and Emily DePrang rudely talk over each other in a conversation about the lieutenant governor debate held earlier this week. ...Read More

by Melissa del Bosque

As Honduras Unravels, U.S. Struggles to Cope with Refugees

Tue, May 6, 2014 |

A growing movement of Central Americans protest mistreatment by authorities, criminals in Mexico....Read More

by Priscila Mosqueda

Exiled Mexican Seeking Asylum Pedals for Justice

Sat, Nov 9, 2013 |

After losing his legs to drug violence in Mexico, Carlos Gutierrez began a 12-day bike ride across Texas to raise awareness about Mexican asylum-seekers....Read More

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