Opinion

Michael Phelps and the violence in Mexico: Connect the dots
by Sergio Troncoso

We rarely have meaningful debates that lead to honest self-reflection about the consequences of what we do when it comes to Mexico.

Posted on February 10, 2009  •  read more »

The golden goose of Reeves County is getting smoked
by Tom Barry

As immigrant prisoners repeatedly riot at the Reeves County Detention Center in Pecos, there is palpable concern in this West Texas town not about the condition of the inmates, who have set fire to the prison to protest lack of medical attention, but about the future of "economic development."

Posted on February 14, 2009  •  read more »

News

Case continues: Shop owner who protested sheriff's immigration checkpoints alleged retaliation
by NPT Staff

“This is an important victory for civil rights and our community. When this case was prematurely dismissed many people felt disempowered." -- Briana Stone, Director of Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project, who represents Lower Valley shop owner Jose Rodriguez in a case against two sheriff deputies.

Posted on February 10, 2009  •  read more »

Features

Mexico in the international human rights spotlight
by Frontera NorteSur

“Torture continues, extrajudicial executions and forced disappearances occur, freedom of expression is limited, and practically none of the cultural and economic rights is guaranteed or protected,” charged a report from civil society organizations delivered to the UN Human Rights Council.

Posted on February 10, 2009  •  read more »

News

Snow (sort of) day!
by NPT Staff

An unexpected treat, or trick, depending on your point of view. If you're able, we recommend playing hooky and climbing the mountain -- carefully, of course.

Posted on February 10, 2009  •  read more »