Chantal Da Silva
Chief Correspondent
Chantal Da Silva is Chief Correspondent at Newsweek, with a focus on immigration and human rights. She is a Canadian-British journalist whose work has also been featured by The Independent, The i Newspaper, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and elsewhere. Chantal has an MA in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario. Get in touch with Chantal at c.dasilva@newsweek.com.
As Sanders Releases Reproductive Healthcare Plan, Where Does Biden Stand?
Former Vice President Joe Biden's public stance on abortion rights has undergone a significant transformation.
Mexico to Witness 'Day Without Women' As Thousands Expected to Strike
"We're in a state of war; we're in a humanitarian crisis," said María de la Luz Estrada, the coordinator of the National Citizen's Observatory of Femicide.
Joe Biden Has 91% Chance of Winning Primary Majority: Polling Forecast
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has a 1 in 100 chance of securing a majority, according to the forecast.
Public Charge Rule Could Make Coronavirus More Difficult To Control
"We know that we have folks who are already fearful and concerned," said Dr. Rhonda Medows, the president of Population Health at Providence.
Warren Urged by National Organization for Women Not to Endorse Sanders
"We do trust her to make the right decisions on how to proceed," said National Organization for Women President Toni Van Pelt.
Turkey Deploying Forces to Greek Border to Stop Refugees Turning Back
Brutal clashes have unfolded at the Turkish-Greek border as thousands of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees seek to enter Greece.
90 Percent Of People Have 'Bias Against Women,' International Index Finds
"We seem to be hitting a wall," said Pedro Conceição, head of UNDP's Human Development Report Office.
Appeals Court Lets Trump Admin's 'Remain In Mexico' Policy Continue
The appeals court narrowed its ruling blocking the Trump administration policy to two states.
Sanders Must 'Expand His Political Base' and Win Women Voters, Experts Say
Super Tuesday exit polls show Bernie Sanders was more popular among male voters, while Joe Biden enjoyed equal support from women and men.
RAICES Action Fund Changes Bloomberg's Immigration Score From 'F' To 'C'
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg's campaign team had said it would be requesting a correction from RAICES Action.
Planned Parenthood Ad Campaign Takes Aim At Trump's Anti-Abortion Record
"The Supreme Court is considering this case that could upend abortion access," said Jenny Lawson of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
Erdogan Accuses Greek Authorities of Killing Migrants Crossing Border
The Greek government has branded the claim "fake news."
Bloomberg Gets Same Failing Grade As Trump On Immigration Report Card
RAICES said it decided to "break down" the immigration policies of five key candidates since the subject has failed to get air time at debates.
Beto O'Rourke Former Staffers Defend Joe Biden Endorsement: 'I'm Thrilled'
Staffers who worked on Beto O'Rourke's Senate campaign are "shocked and upset," one former worker told Newsweek.
Homeless 'More at Risk' for Poor Health Outcomes With Coronavirus Outbreak
"This is a community of people who don't have easy access to health care...as well as not having access to hygiene facilities," said Megan Hustings, the managing director of the National Committee for the Homeless.
Activists Erect Super Tuesday Billboards Showing Kids in Cages
"Families are still locked up at the border without medical care," RAICES Associate Vice President of Advocacy Ana Maria Rea said.
Sanders Is Top Second Choice Candidate for Buttigieg Voters: Poll
Twenty-one percent of former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg's first-choice supporters said their second pick would be Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
ICE Denies Claims Agents Arrested Father at School Stop
School bus stops are "sensitive locations" that ICE agents are meant to avoid conducting arrests at.
National Sexual Assault Hotline Sees Surge After Weinstein Conviction
RAINN saw a 23 percent increase in call volume in the days after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty.
Majority Of Democrats Say Billionaire Candidates Are 'Hurting' 2020 Race
Both former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and philanthropist Tom Steyer have defended their heavy spending.
Immigrants Will Make Up 1 In 10 Americans Eligible To Vote In 2020 Election
The majority of eligible immigrant voters are Hispanic or Asian.
Democrats Must Hold Immigration Policy Debate, Advocates Say
"There have been four debates in 2020, and we still haven't heard a substantive conversation about immigration policy on the stage," RAICES has said.
Bloomberg Should Promise Reparations to Stop-and-Frisk Targets: BLM Founder
Patrisse Cullors has thrown her support behind both Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren in a dual endorsement.
Sanders Claims 'Every Study' Shows Medicare for All Will Save Money
Critics have argued that a recent study that Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign is relying on depends upon "unrealistic" assumptions.
FBI Probes Border Patrol Union After $500,000 Goes Missing: Report
"We know the FBI is looking at it," said National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd.
Trump Admin Owes Migrant Families Separated at Border Reparations: Doctor
"It's a sobering realization to note that this is something that is clearly a violation of international human rights law and it's happening in the United States," said Dr. Ranit Mishori.
McConnell Faces Backlash Over Bid To Force Votes On Anti-Abortion Laws
"I find it really offensive," said Sen. Patty Murray.
Joe Biden Unveils $640 Billion Plan for Affordable Housing Across U.S.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has vowed to "rebuild the middle class and ensure that this time, everyone comes along."
As Trump Talks Of 'Peace' In India, Protesters Battle New Citizenship Rules
"People are scared," said journalist Zafar Abbas.
Sanders Most Popular in New York State, But Bloomberg Leads in NYC: Poll
"Bernie is trouncing with younger voters and Mike has a commanding lead with older voters," said Siena poll spokesman Steve Greenberg.
