I am only beginning to learn about all the different communities here on the border that are affected by the new border wall, militarization of the border, and the changes in migrant’s crossing patterns in the last 15 years. One group that is greatly affected is the Tohono O’odahm Nation. Here is an interesting article in the New York Times, followed by a rebuttal from a Tohono O’odahm Nation member.
New York Times Article: “In Drug War, Tribe Feels Invaded by Both Sides”: by Eric Eckholm
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/25/us/25border.html?pagewanted=1&hp
From Brenda Norrell’s blog: “Shame on the New York Times for Fueling Border Misery” by Brenda Norrell
http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2010/01/shame-on-new-york-times-for-fueling.html
The Eckholm article link didn't work for me, try removing that last bit:
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