We’ve been publishing a series of posts from the DREAMers of the Campaign for an American DREAM. Last month, they set off from San Francisco to begin a 3,000-mile, 8-month+ walk to Washington, DC to call attention to the DREAM Act and the need for immigration reform. Today’s post is from Jonatan Martinez,...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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DREAMer Mandeep Chahal writes about how President Obama’s new directive for DREAMer relief will change her life.
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US News and World Report offers two members of Congress with opposing views on President Obama’s bold move to provide relief to DREAMers. On one side is Rep. Luis Gutierrez, who supports the President’s action: If anyone still had any doubts about the legal ground on which the president...
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On Wednesday, July 4, President Obama held a naturalization ceremony at the White House, welcoming 25 members of the military originally from 17 different countries as new American citizens. Obama’s thoughts via Byron York at Washington Examiner: We’re still perfecting our union, still extending the promise of America. That’s...
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