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Something old, something new: How I used theater (and a chatbot!) to talk about domestic violence

Something old, something new: How I used theater (and a chatbot!) to talk about domestic violence

Immigration attorneys told me that real marriages — not the shame ones-were the real problem.
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Chicabot: my first attempt to serve the immigrant community with a chatbot

Chicabot: my first attempt to serve the immigrant community with a chatbot

I needed to reach an audience who is isolated and often facing privacy issues: immigrant women who are victims of domestic violence. Here…
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American journalism needs to serve the immigrant women audience. But how?

American journalism needs to serve the immigrant women audience. But how?

Us journalists are in the business of keeping people informed, however, we fail to reach a community who is cornered and in need of…
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A century-old stereotype still dictates how far a Latina immigrant can go in America

A century-old stereotype still dictates how far a Latina immigrant can go in America

When you live abroad, sticking to your identity can anchor you through rough times. But what if your identity is associated with…
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We need to talk about immigration fraud in the Latino community

We need to talk about immigration fraud in the Latino community

We can text about it, too. Actually, that works even better! I did an experiment with Groundsource’s text service and found out that yes…
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How do you collect data about a community that is breaking the law? I know how.

How do you collect data about a community that is breaking the law? I know how.

Many tools can help us journalists connect with society’s invisibles. Here is how I tested two such tools to find out about green-card…
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Green-card marriages: what is the audience curious about?

Green-card marriages: what is the audience curious about?

When a topic is hot and the reporting possibilities too many, finding THE story adds an extra layer of challenge. But I had a trump card…
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Why do I want to tell these stories of green-card marriages?

Why do I want to tell these stories of green-card marriages?

I have never been in the United States with illegal status or been married, for all that matters. But this topic hits close to home. Now I…
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My first talk with a woman in a green-card marriage

My first talk with a woman in a green-card marriage

I have a friend who knows someone who is on a green card marriage.
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