Immigration reform: Obama needs to close gap between rhetoric and reality
“We must act,” declared President Barack Obama in his second inaugural address. “We cannot afford to delay.”
On a diverse stage that reflected the legacy of our country’s social movements for gay, women, and civil rights, the president spoke about the nation’s unfinished journey towards greater equality. Making reference to the voices of past civil rights leaders, the president forcefully spoke to meet the nation’s challenges, especially our duty to advance equality for gays, women, and immigrants.