Jessica Weisberg

@jessicaweisberg

Jessica Weisberg has written for The New York Times, the Guardian, The New Yorker, The American Prospect and many other publications. Her reporting on immigration has been honored with fellowships from the McCormick Foundation and the Institute for Journalism and Justice. 

Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too

Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too

Writer Zeynep Ton argues workers who are paid fairly and treated respectfully are more productive and innovative.

Dec 4, 2013 / Jessica Weisberg

The US and Canada Are Failing Asylum Seekers

The US and Canada Are Failing Asylum Seekers The US and Canada Are Failing Asylum Seekers

A new study shows that neither country is meeting international standards.

Dec 3, 2013 / Jessica Weisberg

Can Jeh Johson Fix the Department of Homeland Security?

Can Jeh Johson Fix the Department of Homeland Security? Can Jeh Johson Fix the Department of Homeland Security?

The incoming DHS chief represents a narrative shift for the agency away from immigration enforcement.

Dec 2, 2013 / Jessica Weisberg

ICE Program Under Fire ICE Program Under Fire

287(g), the Department of Homeland Security program that empowers local police, like notorious Sheriff Joe Arpaio, to detain undocumented immigrants, is under scrutiny.

Oct 14, 2009 / Feature / Jessica Weisberg

A Hard Look at Hard Time in Israel A Hard Look at Hard Time in Israel

Shimon Dotan's documentary Hot House takes a candid and compelling look at Palestinians serving life terms in Israeli prisons.

Jun 29, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jessica Weisberg

Eco-Injustice in Paraguay Eco-Injustice in Paraguay

A child dies after being enveloped by toxic pesticides on a soybean mega-farm, and two landowners are found guilty of homicide. Four years later, they still haven't paid the price ...

Feb 21, 2007 / Feature / Jessica Weisberg and Benjamin Brown

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