Tradutores pelo RS is a crowdfunding campaign aimed at aiding victims of the heavy rainfall and flooding that have recently occurred in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). The campaign's mainstage will feature a day of virtual lectures on the translation and … [Read more...] about Aid Initiative for Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Interpreting Wars on TV: Saying the Unspeakable
DENISE BOBADILHA Translation: Jeffrey D. Stewart Revision: Lynnea Hansen, Todd Harkin It’s difficult for certain words to be said. In fact, certain words should not even exist as they express the ugliest side of humanity. But, as professional interpreters who live and … [Read more...] about Interpreting Wars on TV: Saying the Unspeakable
Countdown to ATA65: Portland, Oregon, here we come!
There’s no denying that sightseeing is a very compelling argument when deciding to attend a conference; otherwise organizers wouldn’t devote so much effort to selecting a perfect, inviting location. The Pacific Northwest's natural beauty is second to none. Portland, Oregon’s … [Read more...] about Countdown to ATA65: Portland, Oregon, here we come!
Happy 2020 International Translation Day!
What is AB5, and how is it affecting translators and interpreters in California?
Rafa Lombardino California Assembly Bill # 5, or AB5 for short, came as a result of a court case that went to the Supreme Court of California involving Los Angeles County and Dynamex Operations West, Inc., a transportation and logistics company. The purpose of this bill was to … [Read more...] about What is AB5, and how is it affecting translators and interpreters in California?