Speaking on the steps of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall as his historic visit to the United States came to a close, Pope Francis urged America’s immigrants and Latinos this past Sunday to “not be discouraged” by challenges and to “never be ashamed” of their traditions: “Among us today are members...
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English (en español al final de la página): Bloomberg: Could the Next House Speaker Do More on Immigration Reform? By Arit John Dispatch Times: Pope Francis: ‘We Were Once Foreigners’ The Hill: Bill Clinton: Trump could win nomination By Ben Kamisar Buzzfeed: This One Chart Explains Why Latinos Can’t...
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English (en español al final de la página): USA Today: Pope’s immigration message draws praise, criticism from advocacy groups By Erin Kelly National Journal: Why Even the Pope Cannot Move Congress on Immigration By Lauren Fox Washington Times: Pope’s call for immigration leniency unlikely to change debate By Stephen...
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In his historic speech before Congress today, Pope Francis invoked his own family’s immigrant history and called on Americans to not “turn their back” on immigrants, saying they travel in “search of a better life for themselves and for their loved ones.” “In recent centuries, millions of people came to this land to...
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Undocumented students across the state of Missouri will have to face a new challenge this upcoming school year. Republicans in the state legislature have moved forward a proposal that would deny undocumented students access to in-state tuition at public college and universities – and instructed the university system to...
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ENGLISH (en español al final de la página): MSNBC: A 5-year-old’s message to Pope Francis By Amanda Sakuma Washington Times: Reince Priebus says GOP making inroads with Hispanic voters By David Sherfinski Roll Call: Jeff Sessions Unswayed by Pope Francis on Immigration, Economy, Climate By Steven Dennis Time: Why Immigration Is Different for Pope...
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Five-year-old Sofi Cruz has tugged at our hearts, and we know she’ll tug at yours, too. She made headlines earlier today when she eagerly broke through a security barricade as Pope Francis’s motorcade passed through downtown Washington, D.C. VIDEO: Pope embraces daughter of immigrants. She gave him a letter...
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Stephen Colbert hosted GOP front runner, Donald Trump, on the Late Show Last night. And while the Trump interview was surprisingly subdued (or as subdued as The Donald can get), it was the musical guest, Raury, who stole the show. Wearing a Mexico jersey with Trump’s name on the...
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100 women and their supporters ended their 100 mile walk at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C. last night, over one week after starting their trek at a detention center in York, Pennsylvania. The women — many embracing and in tears as they walked into the square to the sounds of cheers and applause...
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Ohio may shape up to be THE battleground for the presidential race in 2016, and every single vote will matter. There is also an important Senate contest, with incumbent Rob Portman (R) challenged by former Governor Ted Strickland (D). Cleveland was the site of the first official Republican presidential debate...
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