Activistas hispanos lamentan que más de ocho millones de residentes permanentes no se hayan convertido en ciudadanos, por lo que siguen desprotegidos ante políticas agresivas contra los inmigrantes y se pierde influencia política. Continuar »
While much of the reaction to President Obama’s DREAMer relief announcement has focused on political implications and public opinion polling, a new online feature from The Guardian (UK) focuses on the most important part of the President’s announcement: the personal stories, aspirations, testimonials, and dreams of the young people affected.... Continuar »
The Guardian Highlights the Personal Stories of Those Affected by President Obama’s DREAMer Protection Announcement Washington, DC – While much of the reaction to President Obama’s June DREAMer protection announcement has focused on political implications and related public opinion, a new story and online feature in The Guardian (UK) focuses... Continuar »
Cross-Posted at California Progress Report Years ago, California tried to take the punitive and xenophobic approach to immigration with Prop 187 — a 1994 ballot initiative whose stated goal was to keep undocumented immigrants from receiving public benefits, but would have essentially turned California into a police state for... Continuar »
By Mandeep Chahal: For my entire life, just two pieces of paper stood between me and my dreams: a social security card and a work permit. Now with Obama’s new immigration policy, which will begin in mid-August, I will be able to apply and benefit from both of these... Continuar »
DREAMer Mandeep Chahal writes about how President Obama’s new directive for DREAMer relief will change her life. Continuar »
When it comes to immigration, Republican candidates remain stuck between a nativist rock and a demographic hard place.  This week, a few sensible voices like Condoleezza Rice, George P. Bush, and Jason Riley of the Wall Street Journal editorial board are warning of the dangers of anti-immigrant politicking and... Continuar »
Flake/Cardon AZ Senate Primary Battle Joins Romney 2012 Campaign as Evidence of GOP’s Outdated & Counterproductive Immigration Thinking Washington, DC – When it comes to immigration, Republican candidates remain stuck between a nativist rock and a demographic hard place.  This week, a few sensible voices like Condoleezza Rice, George... Continuar »
El virtual candidato republicano a la Presidencia de EE.UU., Mitt Romney, logró empatar en intenciones de voto con el candidato demócrata y actual presidente, Barack Obama, según un sondeo publicado hoy por “The Washington Post”. Continuar »