Tag Archives: Asia
Estimate of illegal residents in USA — Reporting the numbers
The Department of Homeland Security released its estimate of the number of unauthorized (illegal) foreign born in the United States. According to the report about 11.5 million people came to the United States since 1980 and stayed illegally. Bottom line … Continue reading
Filed under International News Coverage, Story Ideas
E-W Center offers chances to learn global-local links
Thanks to SPJ Leads for the heads up of three great programs for journalists to get international experience. And for those who may not want to or cannot apply for these programs, there are chances to meet the journalists who … Continue reading
Filed under Connections
CPJ and IFJ call on President Aquino to deal with murders of journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists and the International Federation of Journalists sent letters to incoming Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino, asking him to deal with the issue of the murders of journalists in his country. The groups want real investigations … Continue reading
Filed under Asia, Corruption, International News Coverage, Killings, South America
US government looks for opinions on Obama speech
I knew the Public Diplomacy folks were working on something like this. Every time there is a major presidential address the U.S. embassies and consulates go on full alert to nail down reactions from their sources. So the public affairs … Continue reading
Filed under International News Coverage
Racism and progress
One big issue in the world is racism and how to fight it. I was amazed at the racism in the Dominican Republic. And I have known for some time the feelings of racial superiority by the Chinese. I saw … Continue reading
Filed under Story Ideas
