The Border Chronicle Weekly Roundup: June 5
The Border Chronicle hangs out with legendary journalist Amy Goodman, plus big tech and the "everywhere border" and a podcast about Latin American art and the borderlands and more!
It’s no accident that the same politicians who amplify the deadly invasion narrative also promote another lie: that the 2020 election was stolen.
“Putting these feelings, these experiences on the page was cathartic," he says about his new book on Trump's Zero Tolerance and its aftermath.
As the Rio Grande dries up, Laredo, Texas, could run out of water by next spring. Communities downstream are already going dry.
“There’s really no reason for what they’re doing other than to strip people of their humanity.”
“No matter who’s in charge or what party it is, the deaths continue.”
Border policy is fragmented. Asylum, despite being the law of the land, is all but a dream for most. Every border town up and down the line tells a different story. But as the August summer sun sears the desert, the desperation is palpable as people wait, hope and pray.
We’ll Be Back in August. Until Then Read Up, Stay Hydrated, and Go Outside!
"We're still here and we're very proud of the legacy that has been left to us."
FoxNews.com supported the January 6 attack. Atkin is working to stop it from promoting the next insurrection.
It's been an encouraging week with 79 new paid subscribers! Keep 'em coming and we thank you!
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