Minutemen

Every day, several women, men, and children embark on the journey for opportunity and happiness. They desire a home in a land not as miserable or dangerous as their own. Parents yearn for a promising future for their children as well as the various economic opportunities that separate the United States from a typical third world country.  Read More »

The Minuteman Project protested outside of the United Church of Christ in Simi Valley, California for giving refuge to a woman fleeing from I.C.E. (Immigration and Customs Enforcement, previously I.N.S.) Pro-immigrant demonstrators where there as well and all was peaceful until a Minuteman decided it was proper to pepper-spray a pro-immigrant protester, sending him to the hospital. The following are some images from the demonstration (courtesy of Indymedia) as well as my thoughts pertaining to these vigilante groups guising a resurgence of nativism with patriotism.  Read More »