EPISODE · May 26, 2010 · 28 MIN
Sequoiacast Episode 01: Papers
from Nobody's Property
On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, I sat down with Marcela, Donaciano, Anet, Rocio, and Maria to discuss Arizona Senate Bill 1070, the widely protested new law requiring proof of citizenship or resident status on demand from peace officers or other government agents in that state. What emerged was a coversation about identity, aspiration, and the economic cycles that regularly make restrictive and discriminatory immigration policy the order of the day. Our talk inspired me to read the actual text of the law and think about the tricky language it uses to skirt the charge of racism. It also reminded me, once again, that when we talk about 'immigrants' or 'aliens' we are talking about people. Music by airtone: sometimes instrumental mix; PhinkTink: el ciclo; both from ccMixter; and by Eternal Blue Moon: Mother; from Jamendo. Visit Creative Commons to view the license under which these works are used.
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