A few weeks ago, we first heard the story of Brigido, a father of two who was in detention and awaiting deportation.  Even though thousands of petitions were signed and phone calls were made, even though Chicago activists this week chained themselves to his bus to try and prevent it... Continue »
The Faces Behind the Immigration Debate: Why Boehner & House GOP Can’t Ignore Us On today’s immigration reform “Office Hours” press call, we lifted up the real stories driving the immigration debate and reminded Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) and the rest of House GOP Leadership of... Continue »
It’s been a busy week in the fight for immigration reform, between a delivery of turkeys to key House GOP members yesterday, an ongoing fast, a pre-dawn vigil outside of Speaker John Boehner’s home, DREAMers being arrested at Eric Cantor’s office, and advocates in Atlanta and Chicago conducting acts of... Continue »
It’s Day 11 of the Fast 4 Families, and Vice President Joe Biden has just stopped by to show his support for and pray with the fasters.  Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) was also a visitor today; other supporters including Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA), and members of the... Continue »
The Atlantic: What Happened to Immigration Reform? By Molly Ball Newsweek: Boehner: Torn Between the Tea Party and Electoral Success By Pema Levy Washington Post: Boehner says immigration not dead issue but offers no timetable for vote on legislation By David Nakamura ABC News: Boehner Says Prospects for Immigration... Continue »
What are John Boehner and The House GOP Leadership So Afraid Of? What is John Boehner so afraid of? Last week, the House Speaker was interrupted at breakfast by two teens who came to share their stories and ask how he would feel if he had to be separated from his... Continue »
What is John Boehner so afraid of? Last week, the House Speaker was interrupted at breakfast by two teens who came to share their stories and ask how he would feel if he had to be separated from his family.  He barely acknowledged them, before continuing on with a... Continue »
Today, America’s Voice with UFW, UFCW, Mi Familia Vota, and AFL-CIO delivered processed turkeys, merlot, and fact sheets to Speaker Boehner and other key members of the House to press for action on immigration reform, which has been waiting for House passage all year. The event kicked off the new... Continue »
Advocates Deliver Immigrant Processed Turkeys, Merlot and Fact Sheets to Speaker Boehner, Steve King and Other Key GOP Members; Remind Them Who’s Working Hard for America While They’re Taking More Days Off While Congress has been busy voting to repeal Obamacare forty-seven times, blaming the President for [insert anything... Continue »