Aura Bogado

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Aura Bogado writes about race, justice and the environment.

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

Natives have proven crucial to Democrats’ success across the West, but their struggle for democracy remains one of the least acknowledged, ugly realities of every election.

Jan 28, 2013 / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado

This Is What Deportation Looks Like

This Is What Deportation Looks Like This Is What Deportation Looks Like

Edi Arma’s 11-year-old son describes the trauma of seeing his dad picked up by ICE agents. 

Jan 25, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike

Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike

Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is ending her hunger strike—but the fight for indigenous sovereignty continues. 

Jan 24, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Is Immigration Reform Really Coming?

Is Immigration Reform Really Coming? Is Immigration Reform Really Coming?

Continued racial profiling and record deportations lead some to believe that immigration may not be solved anytime soon. 

Jan 18, 2013 / Aura Bogado

ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members

ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members

ICE’s contradictory policies are evident in the detention and almost immediate release of two undocumented immigrants. 

Jan 11, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Idle No More’s Hunger for Justice

Idle No More’s Hunger for Justice Idle No More’s Hunger for Justice

Idle No More has sparked international solidarity. What can that mean for Native rights in the US?

Jan 7, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Figuring Out Why 93 Million People Didn’t Vote Figuring Out Why 93 Million People Didn’t Vote

Forty percent of voters didn’t participate last month. A new report outlines who they are, and why they didn’t cast a ballot. 

Dec 19, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

The Election Is Over, but the Voting Rights Fight Is in Full Swing The Election Is Over, but the Voting Rights Fight Is in Full Swing

The biggest challenge voting rights advocates face right now is keeping people engaged without the spotlight of a presidential election.

Dec 10, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Nevada Led the Country in Expanding the Vote. Now, It’s Eyeing Voter ID Nevada Led the Country in Expanding the Vote. Now, It’s Eyeing Voter ID

Nevada's Secretary of State wants to implement a costly voter ID registration system to combat nonexistent voter fraud.

Dec 3, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Beyond Ballots: When Communities Are the Real Candidates Beyond Ballots: When Communities Are the Real Candidates

One week after Obama’s re-election, the work of social and economic justice movements is as clear as ever. 

Nov 13, 2012 / Aura Bogado, Noni M. Grant, and Voting Rights Watch

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