FEET IN 2 WORLDS COVERS THE PARTY CONVENTIONS

Immigrant journalists from around the country are podcasting and blogging from Denver and St. Paul for the Center's Feet in 2 Worlds project. Our reporters are also appearing daily on the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC New York Public Radio with news and analysis from the conventions.

NEW EDITION OF CHILD WELFARE WATCH FINDS NYC RELIES MORE HEAVILY ON FOSTER FAMILIES

"Homes Away from Home: Foster parents for a new generation," finds that
foster parenting is harder than ever, as more teens are placed with foster families instead of in group homes and institutions. This report investigates how foster parents are adjusting to their increasingly demanding role, and how the system is struggling to meet their needs. Download PDF here.

John Podesta, president of the Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, delivered the inaugural lecture in the Con Edison Speaker Series at Milano on June 26, 2008. Clink on the link to watch the video of “Cities Respond to Climate Change: The Challenge of Energy Efficiency.”

RONALD BROWNSTEIN ON WASHINGTON POLITICS

Ronald Brownstein, political director of Atlantic Media Group and author of The Second Civil War: How Extreme Partisanship has Paralyzed Washington and Polarized America, delivered the inaugural Bill Green Lecture at Milano on May 28, 2008. Click on the link to watch the video of “The Hyperpartisan Era In Washington: Can Federal Bipartisanship Be Revived?”

FEET IN TWO WORLDS INTRODUCES NEW PODCAST AND BLOG CONTENT

Listen to frequent podcasts from Feet in Two Worlds: our latest features a report on border crossings by Tucson-based journalist Karla Escamilla. And read our blog on the presidential campaigns, journalism, immigrants and the ethnic press. Click on the links to listen to the podcast and read the blog.

CENTER HOSTS HEATED DEBATE ON MAYORAL CONTROL OF SCHOOLS

On March 6, 2008, the Center hosted "Who Rules the Schools? Mayoral Control After Bloomberg," which featured opening remarks by Chancellor Joel Klein followed by a lively and provocative panel discussion. Click on the links to read the transcript or watch the video.

FEET IN TWO WORLDS COVERS THE 2008 ELECTORAL CAMPAIGNS

"Immigrants, Immigration and the 2008 Election," a project from Feet in Two Worlds, offers reports and analysis on the race for the White House from immigrant journalists covering ethnic and immigrant communities. Read more about the project.