Patty Gorena’s Recent Stories
Nation Aug 14
5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Omarosa-Trump feudThe Hurricane Maria deathtoll in Puerto Rico is more than 20 times higher than the government estimated, a jury has awards $289 million in damages to a man who claims a popular herbicide caused his cancer and other stories we're…
Nation Aug 10
For 7 weeks, Sofi begged to go home. Now reunited, her journey isn’t overWhen a young girl named Sofi and her grandmother came legally to a U.S. immigration checkpoint, they tried to apply for asylum but were separated by U.S. officials. After 47 days, their story took a happier turn late Thursday in…
Politics Jun 01
What happens when a child arrives at the U.S. border?It’s not immediately clear how Trump's policies are affecting children who arrive at the border alone, or those arrive with and are separated from their parents. But here's what we know about how minors are treated when they try to…
World Feb 08
Iranian women threw off their headscarves. Now what?The debate has followed other cultural divides in Iran in recent months, including protests over how the government has handled the sluggish economy.
Nation Feb 06
What’s behind the Trump administration’s crackdown on MS-13?In a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials on Tuesday, Trump again targeted MS-13, calling it “one of the most violent and vicious gangs anywhere in the world,” and said that it “recruits through our broken immigration system, violating our…
Nation Feb 01
After mixed messaging, FEMA clarifies it will not end aid to Puerto RicoThe announcement came after an official erroneously said the agency would cut off food and water deliveries to the island, drawing criticism from lawmakers from both political parties.
Arts Jan 15
This Salvadoran poet writes to humanize the immigrant storyJavier Zamora began writing poetry as a teenager after a wave of national protests over immigration reform. Zamora’s poems piece together the strained but inherent connection between the U.S. and El Salvador, and aim to shed light on the immigrant…
Arts Dec 29
These are 4 of the most bingeable TV shows of 2017With the ever-expanding streaming landscape, there are simply too many bingeable TV shows to keep track of. Here is a short guide to 2017's best shows.
Arts Dec 29
Here are 7 of the best films of 2017Two film critics share their favorite films of the year, including "The Post," "Lady Bird" and "Get Out."…
Nation Dec 14
3 ways the Disney-Fox megamerger could affect youThe $52 billion deal for the Walt Disney Company to buy a large part of 21st Century Fox may affect your TV bill, habits, and what content is available. Here's how.
