Sep 6, 2012
While Benita was making her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention last night, we were watching Twitter blow up talking about her. Here’s a compilation of some of those tweets, many notably talking about how Benita was received last night compared to how she would be received at, say,...
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As Republican-Drafted SB 1070 Provision Goes Forward, Democrats Feature Undocumented Leader at Convention Frank Sharry: “The Contrast Could Not Be Clearer, The Stakes Could Not be Higher” Yesterday featured some stark reminders of why politics and elections matter. On stage at last night’s Democratic National Convention, DREAM Act advocate...
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In a televised address from the Democratic National Convention, Benita Veliz made history as the first undocumented immigrant to speak at a national political convention.
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Benita Veliz To Deliver Historic Remarks During 9 PM Hour Day two of the Democratic National Convention will feature an historic occurrence – DREAM Act advocate Benita Veliz will speak to the assembled delegates and television audience during the 9 PM hour. Following a video focused on immigration policy,...
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