Discusses social issues affecting the region, including human rights, economic justice, immigration policies, and violence at the border, from the Religious Task Force on Central America and Mexico. www.rtfcam.org/border/border.htm
Informational and educational site developed to accompany PBS film about colonias -- rural communities in the US border region that developed to house immigrants and lack basic infrastructure. www.pbs.org/klru/forgottenamericans
Humanitarian project to address the health, education, and welfare needs of children in "colonias", unincorporated settlements on the US side of the border that often lack basic sanitation and infrastructure. Includes statistics, photos, and other informa www.swt.edu/HumanResources/LasColonias
State of Texas analysis of conditions and forthcoming events along the state's border with Mexico, as well as potential public policies to responsible address future economic, social, health and safety, education, and other needs in the region. www.window.state.tx.us/border/border.html
Consortium of US and Mexican research institutions engaged in research, education and outreach on northern Mexico and the southwestern US. Information about programs, exhibits, fellowship opportunities, and other topics. www.mexnor.org
Pair of articles by William Langewiesche, originally published in the Atlantic Monthly, exploring the immigration, drugs, law enforcement, economic, environmental, and policy issues posed by the region. www.theatlantic.com/issues/92may/border.htm
Supports worker and community struggles for social, economic and environmental justice in the maquiladora industry. Includes news, action alerts, and other resources, in English and Spanish. www.coalitionforjustice.net
Focuses on the adverse effects of illegal immigration on communities, ecosystems, and parks on the US side of the border, and advocates stronger control of immigration and population growth. Articles, photos, action alerts, and links. www.desertinvasion.us
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