Immigration Reform

While prison reform gains momentum, the immigration debate remains "tough on crime."
Even though lawmakers don't even agree on what a "sanctuary city" is.
Vice President Joe Biden gave an impassioned defense of comprehensive immigration reform -- and the undocumented immigrants it would help -- during a speech on Thursday, saying it would boost the economy and improve foreign relations.
"Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera pushes for an immigration reform bill, saying "My Name Is America."
Here's my prediction: the day after the election, many a pundit will be chewing on the fact that Latinos played a decisive role in the outcome of the Presidential race.
As we celebrate America's Independence Day -- as we explore what it means to be American on the most American of all days -- I also celebrate my independence from the word "illegal."