Our Hands to Mexicans, Our Fists to Crackers

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule this month on legislation that forces police to scrutinize Latinos, both immigrants and citizens. President Barack Obama has deported 1.5 million people. And 41 states are attempting to limit the voting rights of young people and minorities.

In “Crossing the Line,” Village Voice Media offers a short collection of viewpoints and artwork to honor the passing of the American dream.

 

• Bordering On Revolution: A hostile Supreme Court. A feckless Obama administration. America's war on Mexicans has gone too far, says Village Voice Media executive editor Michael Lacey.

 

• Arizona Senate Bill 1070's Days of Rage: The U.S. Supreme Court and President Barack Obama leave the undocumented and their allies no choice but to escalate civil disobedience. Stephen Lemons reports.

 

• Mexican Food Defeated America. Now, Mexicans in America Will Defeat SB 1070: A cycle of justice that must be remembered, according to Gustavo Arellano.

 

• Welcome Back, Jim Crow: New laws in dozens of states could take out Barack Obama this fall. Read more in this online-only essay by Chuck Strouse.

 

PLUS: View a slideshow of the provocative cover images used by our Village Voice Media sister publications this week!