Authors on Tucson’s Mexican-American Studies Banned Book List Respond

by Jorge Rivas on January 31 2012, 10:05AM

Several authors who are on the banned list have made statements.

Topics: Arts & Culture, Immigration, /NOW Blog

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The Real Goal of Ariz.’s Book Banning Thought Police: Harass Latinos

by Rinku Sen on January 20 2012, 9:20AM

To ban ethnic studies in Tucson, officials have had to warehouse Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” along with six other books. But the messy details don’t matter. The real goal is to put Mexican Americans on the defensive about their place in the state.

Topics: Immigration, Rinku Sen, Schools & Youth

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Ariz. Officials May Prosecute Students Fighting for Ethnic Studies

by Julianne Hing on April 29 2011, 11:39AM

Arizona’s Attorney General says that young, impressionable kids are being influenced by rebel-rousing teachers.

Topics: Schools & Youth

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Tucson Students Storm Meeting, Delay Vote on Ethnic Studies

by Julianne Hing on April 27 2011, 4:51PM

The state’s ethnic studies ban won’t go into effect without a fight.

Topics: Schools & Youth

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Arizona Ethnic Studies Ban Protestors Face Trial on Columbus Day

by Julianne Hing on October 12 2010, 1:17PM

The state’s ethnic studies programs are slated to be phased out on by December 31.

Topics: Immigration

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Oops! Arizona Ethnic Studies Ban Makes Courses MORE Popular

by Jamilah King on September 22 2010, 3:22PM

But a showdown looms when the law kicks in on Dec. 31 and districts face penalties for offering the courses.

Topics: Schools & Youth

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