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Galería de la Raza is pleased to present Navigating Queer Pacific Waves, a group exhibition opening on Saturday, January 12, 2013, featuring new works by lead artist Jean Melesaine, Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu, Jorge Manuel Gonzales, Joy Enomoto, and additional collaborating artists.

Two pictures, one family. An image showing the power of how family bonds and voice can change the outcome of cases when someone is being wrongly prosecuted.

De-Bug traveled to the US/Mexico border to connect with organizations working in the Rio Grande Valley. Here is a collection of tweets, instagram shots, facebook posts and youtube uploads chronicling the amazing work being done in an area where the communities pre-date the demarcations of national boundries.

Every Tuesday night De-Bug's Albert Cobarrubias Justice Project works to support families who have loved ones going through the criminal justice system. Last week, our work transcended the distance and walls of separation of a prison system through a phone call.

Today is the birthday of a true hero -- Albert Cobarrubias. We named our justice work after you, because we know you are still with us. Miss you brother.

Editor's Note: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) anounced that the option to exit the controversial Secure Communities program will be "eliminated" and the program will become mandatory for 2013. Under the program, local police are required to share the fingerprints of all arrestees with federal immigration authorities.

Featuring David Bacon, Braulio Gonzalez, Ronald Orlando, Felipe R. Vasquez of Newark Califas, and Charisse Domingo.

Story/Video By Daniel I. Barreiro Bay Area's train service is operated by Caltrain, which is facing a deficit of $30.3 million, estimated for fiscal year 2012. This crisis could of been avoided, but in our oil-thirsty car culture, public transportation is just a second thought.

Issue #22 of the award-winning magazine based out of San Jose, California. The magazine covers culture and politics through first person commentaries, accompanied with a variety of art and photography. This issue highlights police accountability, new entreprenuers in music and clothing, and the intersection of gender and ethnicity.

Read the digital version of De-Bug's print magazine. Entitled "Under the Skin of San Jose," this issue features articles from downtown hustlers, homeless youth and a new generation of cultural entrepreneurs.