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Author Archives: María Inés Taracena

María Inés Taracena is a contributing writer covering workers’ rights at Prism. Originally from Guatemala, she's currently a news producer at Democracy Now! in New York City focusing on Central America and asylum seekers, among other stories.

Posted inRacial Justice

Immigrant Indigenous communities in LA County are left behind during the pandemic

by María Inés Taracena April 2nd, 2021April 5th, 2021

Indigenous activists take a proactive role in ensuring their communities weren’t ignored in COVID-19 vaccine rollouts.

Posted inNews, Workers' Rights

Food delivery drivers find hope and relief in New York’s Deliveristas Unidos

by María Inés Taracena February 9th, 2021March 19th, 2021
Posted inImmigration, News, Workers' Rights

Nebraska activists want undocumented essential workers prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination

by María Inés Taracena January 26th, 2021March 22nd, 2021
Posted inElections, Electoral Justice, Gender Justice, News

Q&A: Bronx-based organizer Elisa Crespo on public education, housing, and sex workers’ rights

by María Inés Taracena December 17th, 2020March 19th, 2021
Posted inNews, Workers' Rights

Lyft drivers issue a warning in the wake of California’s Prop. 22

by María Inés Taracena December 3rd, 2020March 19th, 2021
Posted inNews, Workers' Rights

University of Arizona custodial workers speak out about unsafe work conditions

by María Inés Taracena November 13th, 2020March 19th, 2021
Posted inGender Justice, News, Racial Justice, Workers' Rights

Women workers sue NYC transit agencies for pregnancy discrimination

by María Inés Taracena November 11th, 2020March 19th, 2021
Posted inImmigration, News, Workers' Rights

NYC food vendors demand more permits and an end to police harassment

by María Inés Taracena September 28th, 2020March 19th, 2021
Posted inImmigration, News, Workers' Rights

What life is like for immigrant New York street vendors

by María Inés Taracena September 24th, 2020March 18th, 2021

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