How Can We Matter

The historical Kafala System in Saudi Arabia and the current H-1B visa system in the United States share a fundamental structural feature: they both tie the worker's legal residence status directly to a specific employer! Kafala System of Saudi Arabia  The Kafala system—derived from the Arabic word for “sponsorship”—was established in the 1950s across Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia. Under this arrangement, a migrant worker’s legal status was tied to their employer, or kafeel , who held considerable authority over the worker’s ability to switch jobs, travel abroad, or seek legal protection. Human rights organizations have long condemned the system for fostering exploitation, abuse, and conditions akin to forced labor. In a landmark move, Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the Kafala system as of June 2025 . This reform affects nearly 13 million foreign workers, granting them the right to change employment and exit the country without needing employer approval—marking a si...

My 40 year-old tattered diary with memories of my first visit to USA reminds me of the two weeks I had spent in Los Angeles during 13 - 26 June 1982, staying at the Wilshire Dunes Motor Hotel , 4300 Wilshire Boulevard .

Bernie Sanders , a Democratic candidate for President of the United States , talks about real issues facing America today! Bernie Sanders Full Speech in Los Angeles, CA (10/14/2015) He raises issues of enormous consequences that neither politicians nor media want to discuss! It is a very inspiring speech, articulating issues you never heard before! He is also proposing equally radical solutions to these problems! There is more income and wealth inequality in US than any other major country on earth!  Top 1/10th of 1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90% of the population.  58% of all income generated in this country is going to the top 1%.  In the last two years, 15 wealthiest individuals saw their wealth increase by $150 billion. Real unemployment in USA is 10%. Unemployment among graduate youth - White 31%; Latino 36%; African American 51%! Consequently 5.5 million kids hanging out on the street corners courting trouble! US has more people in jail than any other countr...