Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today released the following statement in response to several initiatives introduced by the Administration to combat human trafficking, announced by President Obama this morning at the Clinton Global Initiative. The President announced an Executive Order that…
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A New Future Awaits Woman Once Held as a Slave in Irvine
by Dan Chmielewski • • 1 Comment
The Los Angeles Times carries this heartfelt story of Shyima Hall, who, nine years ago, was removed from a home in Irvine’s North Park neighborhood after a concerned neighbor tipped off authorities about her. As it turned out, the girl…
Catholic League Hates Gustavo
by Dan Chmielewski • • 18 Comments
Bill Donohue heads up the Catholic League and you’ve probably seen him on CNN and Fox News usually arguing against Gay Marriage and complaining about coverage of priests who sexually abuse kids and the higher ups who cover for them. …
Tran ‘missed the boat’ and didn’t vote to help eradicate Slavery and Human Trafficking
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
“While Van Tran was avoiding votes on an important anti-trafficking bill, Congresswoman Sanchez was introducing tough new legislation to combat child trafficking and exploitation in the U.S. and abroad,” said Jessica Mejia, the campaign manager for the Committee to Re-Elect Loretta Sanchez. “Our opponent can talk about human rights all he wants, but his paltry record on this issue speaks for itself. Rep. Sanchez has spent the last fourteen years supporting legislation to promote human rights, as well as strengthen education, cut taxes for the middle class, and increase lending to small businesses – issues that are particularly important to her Vietnamese constituents.”
