URGENT ACTION: Oppose Recent Release of Isidro Rodriguez & Demand Justice for Filipino Trafficked Teachers on May 21 - WANTEDIsidro.pdf
Since 2003, batches of teachers have been illegally recruited and trafficked to the U.S by Philippines-based recruitment agency owner Isidro Rodriguez. Case complaints have been reported to Philippine Embassy officials in the past as well as to the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA). However, the response from the Philippine government has been inadequate and unsatisfactory.
- Prosecute Isidro Rodriguez and Investigate Philippine Government Institutions NOW
- Just reparations for trafficked victims! Cancel teachers' high interest loans NOW
- Hold accountable loan sharks in cahoots with Isidro Rodriguez
- Immigration Relief for trafficked victims in the U.S.
Phone and fax barrage to the Office of Ambassador Jose Cuisia and the consulate/embassy responsible for you area of residence.
Office of the Ambassador (ambassador@philippineusa.org)
H.E. Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.
Tel: 202-467-9366
Fax: 202-467-9417
The Representation Project: Why We Need More Diversity in Newsrooms
On Wednesday, Natalie Nougayrède, the first female editor-in-chief of the prestigious French newspaper Le Monde, stepped down, citing "personal and direct attacks." Later that same day, Jill Abramson, the first woman to be executive editor of the The New York Times, also left her position after management deemed her too "pushy" - which some suggested was a result of her request to be paid equally with her male predecessor.[1] When women are given the chance to lead, they're more likely to make equality a priority. Yet too often, when powerful women do speak out, they're criticized and punished for using their voice. Furthermore, though less than 25% of worldwide news stories are about women, studies have found that when more women are present in the newsroom, more of their stories are told.[2] And though Abramson was replaced by Dean Baquet, the first African-American to hold the top position, the Times and most major newsrooms worldwide remain lacking in diversity across the board.
The desire and need to hear a wider spectrum of stories is what drives our work here at The Representation Project. From the documentaries we create, to the campaigns we lead, it's all with the intention of amplifying marginalized voices and illuminating our common humanity. You can see some of the recent highlights of that work below. Yet, as this week's stories remind us, when even the most powerful women in the media must deal with blatant sexism at work, there is clearly much more work to be done.
Pitch in $10 today to help us continue that work.Thank you for your ongoing support and help in building a culture where all of of our stories are heard, and all of our voices - regardless of gender, race, class, age, sexual orientation or circumstance - are equally respected and represented.
Onwards,
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Get Ready to Vote (June 3)! Easy Voter Guide - For New Voters and Busy Voters
Stay INFORMED: How will we choose our next Governor? What are the two state propositions? In the June 3, 2014 election, voters will decide on two proposed state laws (Propositions 41 and 42) and also choose which candidates get voted on in the November election.
About Prop 41: http://bit.ly/Prop41
About Prop 42: http://bit.ly/Prop42
Candidate Info: www.smartvoter.org
Nationwide Fil-Am candidates for the November election:
