High school prom is considered a rite of passage for teenagers in this country, but for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth it’s often a reminder of their “outsider” status.
Last week was a poignant reminder of how arbitrary U.S. immigration enforcement can be—and how the random decision of one law enforcement officer can alter people’s lives.
When I was a kid, June meant the end of school and time to get ready for summer camp. Community organizers in Oregon can re-live the anticipation by registering for Western States Center’s annual Community Strategic Training Initiative later this summer.