Undocumented immigrants deserve a chance

I cannot put into words how disappointed I am of the deadlock imposed by the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) blocking an immigration plan proposed by president Barack Obama two years ago. (http://nyti.ms/28Q8pn3). The case, United States v. Texas, No. 15-674, concerned a 2014 executive action by Obama to allow as many as five million unauthorized immigrants who were the parents of citizens or of lawful permanent … Continúa leyendo Undocumented immigrants deserve a chance

A personal thought about the death penalty

Pfizer, the giant pharmaceutical company, announced that they have blocked the sale of its products to ensure that none are used in lethal injections (http://nyti.ms/24QCuGi). Either in a moral or business decision, this is a milestone in the narrative of the death penalty in the United States. I can talk about the death penalty from a personal experience and perspective. About ten years ago, I … Continúa leyendo A personal thought about the death penalty