Jacquelyn Mahendra

Sep 10, 2009

Action: Fight FAIR- Fewer “Lies!” and More Solutions

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It's obvious that the specter of ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION is being used by politicians like Rep. Joe Wilson as a divisive wedge issue-- he has become a mouthpiece for groups whose main agendas are rooted in white nationalism, fear, and xenophobia. One such organization is the Federation for American... Continue »

Sep 9, 2009

“LIES” on Health Care and Immigration, Which Way Forward for the GOP?

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Taking a cue from the "tea parties" and rowdy "townhalls" this summer, perhaps, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) shouted, "You lie!" at President Obama during his speech last night. According to the Associated Press: "OBAMA: "The reforms I'm proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally." One congressman,... Continue »

Lou Dobbs’ Latest: Kudos to Beck for saying Obama “has a deep-seated hatred for white people”

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As Media Matters notes, Lou Dobbs took the opportunity last night to pat Glenn Beck on the back for extreme comments on air that Obama is a "racist--" comments which caused dozens of advertisers to dump their ads on Beck's program in August. Lou seems to be coming increasingly... Continue »

Sep 8, 2009

F.A.I.R. is a Hate Group—Period (DRAFT PAGE)

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Tell Congress, "Don't Meet with FAIR! Don't Validate the Hate!"
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With members of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) descending on Washington this week, now is the time to let Congress know that F.A.I.R. is an extremist group whose... Continue »

F.A.I.R. is a Hate Group—Period (DRAFT PAGE)

Content
Tell Congress, "Don't Meet with FAIR! Don't Validate the Hate!"
Participate!

With members of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) descending on Washington this week, now is the time to let Congress know that F.A.I.R. is an extremist group whose... Continue »

L.A. Times: E-mails on illegal immigration are eye-opening

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"The authors of the chain e-mail and the phony government report fear what Los Angeles has become -- a multilingual, multiethnic city with multicultural tastes. They search for information to persuade others to be afraid, but the actual numbers don't quite add up to the big monster they think... Continue »

Sep 4, 2009

VIDEO: Long Island “Climate of Fear” Report Reactions, Editorial Asks Justice Dept. to Intevene

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A new report entitled "Climate of Fear," released this week by the Southern Poverty Law Center, has exposed something ugly lying just beneath the surface of American politics and American life. The report highlights how Latino immigrants in Suffolk County, have become frequent victims of violence and racial intimidation--... Continue »

Sep 3, 2009

VIDEO (NBC): Report on Climate of Fear in Long Island, NY, Amidst News of Another Hate Crime

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Yesterday, amidst horror over yet another hate crime in Long Island, the Southern Poverty Law Center released a new report entitled,"Climate of Fear: Latino Immigrants in Suffolk County, N.Y." NBC covers it, noting that hate crimes against Hispanics rose 40% between 2003 and 2007, according to FBI... Continue »

Sep 1, 2009

Media Matters to CNN: Should Dobbs Headline for Hate?

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Today, a media watchdog group, Media Matters For America, just launched an open letter to CNN President Klein asking why in the world they would let one of their anchors headline for a recognized hate group, FAIR, during its DC rally this month. MMFA press statement: "Today, Media Matters... Continue »

In New Florida Senator, George LeMieux, an Opportunity for GOP to Mend Fences on Immigration

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Today, the Washington Independent cites our analysis in a piece called "Immigration Advocates Eye New GOP Senator," and echoes our concern: "Immigration advocates are wondering what the newly chosen Florida senator-to-be, George LeMieux (R), is going to mean for their campaign for immigration reform — as well as how... Continue »