It's been a month already since we reported on the brutal stabbing of Marcelo Lucero and the rise of violence against those perceived as Hispanic. From Long Island Wins, a personal reflection on the events that took place in the wake of the Ecuadorian immigrant's tragic death... Continue »
So, as Tancredo touts his accomplishments during his 10-year career in the House of Representatives, let's not forget the damage that his demagoguery has done to the Republican Party. Not to mention immigrant workers and families, Hispanics, and all attempts to pass sensible immigration reform in the last decade.... Continue »
Latino, Asian, and New American voter turnout was at an all-time high in 2008. The power of these voters is now undeniable, and immigrant-bashing has become a losing campaign strategy. All signs indicate that the incoming administration and Congress will tackle immigration reform, and that the leadership of the... Continue »