Gabriel Thompson

Gabriel Thompson is a journalist and author in Oakland. His most recent book is Chasing the Harvest, an oral history collection from California's fields.

Immigrants on the March Immigrants on the March

 Current proposals for immigration reform might fall short, but massive protest turnout breathed new life into a movement that had fallen by the wayside.

Apr 16, 2010 / Gabriel Thompson

Immigrants to Obama: It’s Time Immigrants to Obama: It’s Time

Around the country, the temperature in immigrant communities is rising--and on Sunday,  Washington, DC, felt the heat.

Mar 18, 2010 / Gabriel Thompson

Meet the Wealth Gap Meet the Wealth Gap

Top dogs and underdogs brush shoulders in Manhattan.

Jun 11, 2008 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson

Immigrants Push Western Union to Share the Wealth Immigrants Push Western Union to Share the Wealth

Outraged at the 17 percent fees they are charged on money they wire home, immigrant workers are pressuring Western Union to reinvest the profits.

May 11, 2007 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson

Homeless in San José Homeless in San José

Under pressure from activists, the city agreed to assist its poorest residents.

Aug 9, 2001 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson

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