Blogging mostly about mundane stuff like, immigration, Workers' Compensation and other immigrant related activities.noreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:14:14 -0800Blogger http://www.blogger.com116125http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/en-usnoBlogging mostly about mundane stuff like, immigration, Workers' Compensation and other immigrant related activities.noreply@blogger.comhttp://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2010/01/im-now-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:13:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-15284081894987265480http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2009/01/subcomandante-marcos-speech-on-gaza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Fri, 9 Jan 2009 14:21:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-2451255116974890117 Spanish and English Text Versions of Subcomandante Marcos' speech on Gaza, given at the World Festival of Dignified Rage on January 4th, 2009 En Español:    De siembras y cosechas.Tal vez lo que voy a decir no venga al caso de lo que es el tema central de esta mesa, o tal vez sí.Hace dos días, el mismo en el que nuestra palabra se refirió a la violencia, la inefable 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/10/mccains-sunday-morning-rude-awakening.html08 presidential electionsMcCainobamanoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-3549527005582516824The end of McCain's campaign is near and his hopes for the U.S. Presidency have all but ended. On November 4th, McCain stands to lose the election to Barack Obama.  The GOP has imploded. Once the general election is over and the GOP regroups, McCain will find a new role and important role in saving the GOP from itself. Look for McCain to become a voice of reason within the GOP and see 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/10/braceros-most-well-over-80-wait-to.htmlBracerosHTA'smigrationnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:36:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-3539037972191039746 The New York Times reports that a Settlement Will Allow Thousands of Mexican Laborers in the U.S. to Collect Back Pay. The settlement allows for the return of the 10% of wages that were withheld from Braceros while they worked as farmhands throughout the United States under the Bracero Program. The money was withheld as an incentive for immigrant workers to return to Mexico, but once they 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/10/some-dont-care-and-wont-vote-some-care.html08 electionsobamavotenoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:42:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-4196774249031855313 If you don't care about the economy, education, the War in Iraq, or any of the multitude of issues affecting Americans, then don't Vote! Many Americans, including myself will be voting on Nov 4th.  I for one, am f*#%ing totally excited that my guy is ahead, way ahead, just take a look at the polls.  Yet, despite the fact that my candidate is ahead, I'm still nervous about the next 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/42-daysand-counting.htmlMcCainobamavotevoter registrationnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:42:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-3273752109300781132Image Credit: Chris Piascik Most everyone I know has already registered to Vote and have strong feelings as to who they will support in this Presidential election.  I consider this Presidential election the most important election of my lifetime. I was first eligible to vote in 1980, so I've voted in quite a few elections and I can admit to a few mistakes. I can and will readily 1http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/obama-ad-dos-caras.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-2294999769157854278 Update @ 2:39pm:  Here is McCain's Ad. Update @ 2:42pm:  A piece from the NY Times on McCain's Spanish Ad0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/short-film-by-hilman-curtis-soldiers.htmlcitizenshipconstitutionillegal immigrationnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-4709735294196155662 Yesterday, was Constitution Day day in which American commemorate the U.S. Constitution which on September 17, 1787 was signed by thirty-nine visionary men. Constitution Day is supposed to be a time when "continue the legacy and develop habits of citizenship in the new generation of Americans".  But, what will the face of the "new generation of American's" look like? A0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/is-it-racist-to-market-obama-waffles.htmlobamaraceracismnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-7015253806189837367 So, these two enterprising business guys and since this post is about race, I'll mention that it's two Caucasian guys from Franklin, Tennessee.  The guys, Mark Whitlock and Bob DeMoss decide to sell boxes of waffle mix which featured caricatures of Obama.  The caricature is reminiscent of stereotypical racist cartoons.   The men claim that their product was merely intended as 1http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/fat-cat-slim-gets-6-bite-of-ny-times.htmlcarlos slimwealthnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-726425438210084131 Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helu has acquired ownership stake in The New York Times Company, publisher of one of the most prestigious US newspaper dailies.  Slim Helu's investment stake of 6.4% will make him the largest holder of Class A shares, which are in a separate category from those held by members of the controlling family of the company.  The total investment by Slim Helu 1http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/harvest-of-shame_10.htmlCal-OSHAcfbfFabian Nunezfarm worker deathsnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:44:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-549987653187595937 California's Harvest of Shame from California Assembly Access on Vimeo. Former Speaker of the California State Assembly Fabian Núñez has released a short documentary film titled "Harvest of Shame".  The film is narrated by Núñez and it documents the unsafe and sometimes fatal conditions that farm workers face on a daily basis while harvesting our fruits and vegetables.  The film 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/inconsistencies-of-english-language.htmlcomedyenglishnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-8100610330798321839(via Kottke.org) I totally dig how 102-year-old Ed Rondhaller spells out the inconsistencies of the English language.  The video reminded me of Gallagher's comedy routine, "Messing with Your Mind".  English and the inconsistent rules that accompany its pronunciation make it one of the most difficult second languages to learn.  The inconsistencies of the language is one of the 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/is-this-your-america.htmlamericas voicenoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:23:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-15059272196489315480http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/09/mexico-under-siege.htmlDeborah Bonellodrug cartelsFelipe CalderonFernando Martiillegal immigrationMexicoReporternoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Tue, 2 Sep 2008 16:29:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-3037924577395322001 Click to Play Yesterday, Deborah Bonello of MexicoReporter posted a video along with photos of the "Peace March In Mexico". The post is about the thousands of protesters who have taken to streets across Mexico to express their anger and indignation about the increase in kidnappings and murders in their country. The protests are also a means to call upon the government to take further action 1http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/snagfilms-valley-of-tears.htmlrichard matsonsnagfilmsvalley of tearsnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:14:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-1714241081735981365 A few days ago I received a much welcomed email from Richard Matson of SnagFilms.  In his email Richard  brought my attention to the documentary film "Valley of Tears".  The film is about the lives of Mexican-American migrant farm workers in Raymondville, Texas.  In 1979, an onion strike broke out in Raymondville in which workers sought higher pay, but equal rights and 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/lpga-to-golfers-learn-englishor-else.htmlenglish-onlypro-englishnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-8747083486309925160 (Via International Herald Tribune) English is the de-facto official language of the United States. It's also the preferred language that business has emraced accross the world. The fact is that few could argue with the opportunities and benefits that are confered upon those individuals who effectively converse and attain proficiency with the English language. Todays sports figures and 1http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/powerpac-lo-que-importa.htmlobamapowerpacnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:21:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-2016501064515384499 Beginning tomorrow PowerPac.org a nonprofit advocacy and political organization based out of California will launched two Pro-Obama TV Ads in the key battleground state of New Mexico.  The "What Matters" TV Ads are targeted at Latino voters in New Mexico.  The spots will air in both English and Spanish and will run through the Democratic National Convention.  You can view high 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/100-years-in-back-door-out-front.htmlillegal immigrationimmigration reformnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-4792208772173402634 The New York Times ran an article on May 21, 2006 titled; "100 Years in the Back Door, Out the Front".  The story brings to mind the love/hate relationship that the United States has had with migrant workers from Mexico.  The article highlights how in 1919, Texas brought in tens of thousands of Mexican migrants to pick its cotton each year. Then it invited them all to leave. The 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/laberinto-de-miradas.htmlDeborah Bonellomigrationphotographynoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-5782062948514565077 Deborah Bonello (aka MexicoReporter) posts on an "Laberinto De Miradas" exhibition currently taking place in Mexico City.  (Read Full Post) The exhibit is being held at the Cultural Center of Spain and explores migration and immigration as a concept, broadening the common notions about human migration as well as the contributing factors of immigration. Reed Johnson a Staff Writer for 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/lawrence-g-hrebiniak-mismanagement-of.htmlgovernmentHrebiniakmismanagementnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-7395637884507649088 Do you believe that we as American people have become politically lazy? Do you believe that most people are too busy with our daily lives and don't pay nearly as much attention to the actions of those who govern them? If you answered "Yes" to any of those two questions then Wharton Prof. Lawrence G. Hrebiniak has a message for you on how this nation needs to change the error of its ways. I0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/ballad-of-esequiel-hernandez.html"Cpl. Banuelos"esequiel hernandezkieran fitzgeraldRedfordROEROFtommy lee jonesnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:57:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-5422901685052278267On May 20, 1997, 18-year old Esequiel Hernández Jr., was shot and killed in Redford, Texas by a Marine squad which had been assigned to perform anti-narcotics patrols on the US-Mexico border.Few of the facts surrounding the death of Hernández' are in dispute. US Military officials claimed that Corporal Clemente Bañuelos, the squad leader fired a single shot from his M-16 rifle only after 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/crime-and-punishment.htmlcapital punishmentcrimeJose Medellinmexican nationalsRaul VillarealSean O'BrienVernancio Medellinnoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Tue, 5 Aug 2008 23:21:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-193828957992068310Jose Ernesto Medellin, a Mexican national was executed by Texas authorities in defiance the World Court. Medellin was executed by lethal injection Tuesday evening over the objections of the international judicial body and official requests from neighboring Mexico to stay the execution.The World Court last month had ordered the U.S. government to "take all measures necessary" towards halting the 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/08/building-ties-at-3x1.htmlHTA'sMichoacanremittancesTres-Por-Unonoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Fri, 1 Aug 2008 22:02:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-5845666464084311624In El Llano, Mexico, Napa resident Rosario Gonzalez, center, and familymembers wait for friends in El Llano’s plaza during holiday festivitiesin December 2007. Gonzalez’ husband Tony Herrera, who works at SwansonVineyards in Oakville, is at left. Between them are their niece,Jessica Herrera of American Canyon, and their 2-year-old daughterCarolina. Lianne Milton/RegisterThe Napa Valley Register 0http://tonyherrera.blogspot.com/2008/07/hidden-system-police-chief-and-one.htmlDetention CentersGeorge GasconICEPolicenoreply@blogger.com (Tony Herrera)Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20687917.post-3251334238729944504 Marisa Treviño posted on the Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) prison system that has been largely hidden from the public eye. George Gascón, a former assistant chief in the Los Angeles Police Department, is a lawyer and the chief of the police department in Mesa, Arizona writes an Op-Ed in the NY-Times entitled: "The Laws Cops Can't Enforce"Without a national immigration policy, a 0