Maureen North

Heather Benno is an Iraqi-American activist and lawyer based in Washington, D.C. She focuses on immigrant rights, women's rights and anti-racism organizing.

Analysis

Maureen NorthAugust 20, 2022
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On-duty Rochester, N.Y., firefighter forced to attend racist, sexist mansion party mocking Juneteenth

The ultra-right sees mocking and undermining Juneteenth as just another way to reverse the progress of the Black liberation struggle.
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Militant Journalism

Liberation StaffFebruary 6, 2021
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Geneva, NY connects fight for rent cancellation to housing justice

People from across the Finger Lakes region of New York came to Geneva, New York on the snowy afternoon of…
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Militant Journalism

Hannah Dickinson and Rob Maclean February 2, 2021
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Rochester police attack and pepper spray 9-year old girl, body cam shows

On the video one officer can be heard saying, “You’re acting like a child.” “I am a child,” the traumatized…
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Blog

Heather BennoJanuary 20, 2015
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Lessons of 2006 immigrant rights struggle that ring true today

As new young leaders continue the struggle against state racism and police terror, it can be helpful to reflect on…
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act

Heather BennoJanuary 13, 2015
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Why Israel’s terms can’t bring peace—a response to Dennis Ross

Peace cannot be achieved on Israel’s terms - so long as the occupation exists, there will be resistance.
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act

Heather BennoSeptember 12, 2014
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President’s immigration delay: A kick in the teeth to Latinos, immigrants

President Obama, April 2009, in reference to his pledge of Comprehensive Immigration Reform: “I see the process moving this first…
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act

Heather BennoJune 19, 2014
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Even Cantor’s defeat can’t kill a dead horse

Last week’s defeat of Virginia Representative Eric Cantor, Republican former House Majority Leader, sent shock waves through the political establishment.…
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Heather BennoApril 21, 2013
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Proposed immigration reform: some relief, while serving corporate interests

The demand for legalization has made its way to the halls of Congress, but the movement must grow stronger, mobilize…
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Heather BennoFebruary 12, 2013
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Immigrant workers’ struggle spurs move towards legalization

The most important factor turning the tide from anti-amnesty to legalization has been the brave mobilization of immigrant workers and…
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Heather BennoAugust 25, 2012
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Over a million immigrant youth start applying for ‘deferred action’

On Aug. 15, over 1.7 million undocumented immigrants under 31 years old began applying for immigration protection called “deferred action…
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