Do you believe the president should issue, treat as some groups have called for, a “ceasefire” on deportations – should halt deportations? I think the President of the United States should listen to all quarters in this debate. And I think that those who call on the President of the United States to re-evaluate his actions on the dreamers and expand it –…
DetailsSome nights, Alejandra Muñoz wakes with the distinct feeling that she’s not an adult in Long Beach, Calif. She’s a teen in Oakland, listening to her brother bang around the kitchen. It usually takes her a minute to remember that Donovan is not around anymore. He hasn’t died. He has been deported. “Sometimes it’s worse than a death; I’ve had family…
Details“I know that there’s some folks in this town who are primed to think, well, if Obama’s for it, then I’m against it,” the president said. “I’m not running for office again; I just believe this is the right thing to do.” But the pressure isn’t only on Republicans. Obama has come under fire from some immigrant-rights groups who want him to relax his a…
Details“I know that there’s some folks in this town who are primed to think, well, if Obama’s for it, then I’m against it,” the president said. “I’m not running for office again; I just believe this is the right thing to do.” But the pressure isn’t only on Republicans. Obama has come under fire from some immigrant-rights groups who want him to relax his a…
Details“I know that there’s some folks in this town who are primed to think, well, if Obama’s for it, then I’m against it,” the president said. “I’m not running for office again; I just believe this is the right thing to do.” But the pressure isn’t only on Republicans. Obama has come under fire from some immigrant-rights groups who want him to relax his a…
DetailsPerhaps never before has there been such a broad coalition and well-formed consensus on the need for inclusion of those who are undocumented in our country. Years of struggle, cheap sacrifice, ask and unprecedented organizing have built momentum to force immigration onto the national agenda and Congress’ docket. Yet, even though legalization is inevitable, the…
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