Immigration Reform

McCain Talks Immigration Amid Protest

Susan Grant | Posted 07.14.2008 | Home


Susan Grant

Inside at the National Council of La Raza Annual Conference, John McCain deflects criticism that he's backpedaled on comprehensive immigration reform. Outside, pro- and anti-immigration activists duke it out in the streets.

Is She A Terrorist?

Steve Rosenbaum | Posted 07.04.2008 | Politics


Steve Rosenbaum

I don't claim to understand immigration law -- but it seems to me that one shouldn't have to lose a father and a husband in the same six month period. Compassion ought to be part of the process somewhere.

McCain On Immigration Watchdogged By AZ Blogger

Posted 07.03.2008 | Home


The conservative Arizona blog "Seeing Red AZ" ran a post this week referencing a Washington Times piece on, depending how you view it, either McCain's...

Did Obama Really Torpedo Immigration Reform?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 07.01.2008 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

The immigration reform bill killing amendments, and Obama's vote on them, give McCain the hook he needs to lambaste Obama as an immigration reform spoiler.

Obama-McCain Immigration Contrast About to Cross Media Border

Al Giordano | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics


Al Giordano

Today marks the opening round in a very "outcome determinative" contest among the US presidential candidates to either frame a clear position on immigration reform or be framed by it.

McCain Discusses Immigration With Hispanic Leaders

AP | MICHAEL TARM | Posted 06.20.2008 | Politics


CHICAGO — Republican presidential John McCain assured Hispanic leaders he would push through Congress legislation to overhaul federal immigratio...

Sam Stein

Menendez: McCain Has Taken Sides With Hardliners And Anti-Immigrants

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics


One of Congress' most influential Hispanic members says that John McCain "walked away" from the Latino community and is not a "person of principle" on...

Sam Stein

Obama Doing Better Among Hispanics Than Kerry In 2004

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 06.05.2008 | Politics


One of the key constituencies to watch in the general election will be Hispanic voters. The Republican Party made a mess of its relationship to this g...

Still They March: Nationwide Rallies Highlight Failure of War on Immigrants

Roberto Lovato | Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics


Roberto Lovato

The battle for immigrant rights rages daily in the heart, mind and lanky 10 year-old frame of Chelsea resident and May Day marcher, Norma Canela.

Iowa Judge Joins Forces with Anti-Immigrant Congressman

Cristóbal Joshua Alex and Tanene Allison | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics


Cristóbal Joshua Alex and Tanene Allison

Rep. Steve King proves that right-wing attempts to rollback civil rights are far from dead. Creative, tenacious and well-funded, the right-wing agenda moves forward in courtrooms across this country.

Fleeing Torture But Finding Only Persecution

Nick Henderson | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics


Nick Henderson

With just 17 days left until 19-year-old Jojo Yakob is due to be forcibly removed from the UK to his imprisonment, torture, and probable execution in Syria, our negative attitude to refugees needs to be seriously looked at.

My Conversation with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

Charlie Rose | Posted 02.21.2008 | Politics


Charlie Rose

2008-02-22-villaraigosapull.jpgL.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is one of the rising stars in the Democratic party: the first Latino mayor of L.A. in recent history and co-chairman to Clinton's campaign.

Border Fence To Bypass Property Of Wealthy Bush Donor

Think Progress | Posted 02.19.2008 | Politics


In October 2006, President Bush authorized the construction of a 700-mile border fence between the United States and Mexico. Now, however, the Departm...

What Might Be A Democratic and Christian Approach to Immigration?

Linda Seger | Posted 12.13.2007 | Politics


Linda Seger

We need to decide to what extent we believe that there are basic human rights. This means struggling with whether we should provide education, health care, and rights to those who are not citizens.

Dueling Democrats Ignore, Ignite the Angry Brown Voter

Roberto Lovato | Posted 11.16.2007 | Politics


Roberto Lovato

If you listened closely last night, you could hear echoes of the voter bloc that will, in the long term, counterbalance the weakening pull of the angry white voter.

New Report Analyzes the Immigration Reform Caucus' Role in Derailing True Immigration Reform

Marisa Treviño | Posted 10.11.2007 | Politics


Marisa Treviño

Why does there exist a fanaticism against the immigration issue, not outside the halls of Congress but within its very corridors?

Chertoff: Border Fence Is Good For The Environment

AP | EILEEN SULLIVAN | Posted 10.01.2007 | Home


Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Monday defended the construction of a fence along the southwest border, saying it's actually better fo...


 

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