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America, it’s been said, is a “patchwork quilt.” Irish hands helped build the Erie Canal, and Chinese immigrants went to work on the transcontinental railroad, making cross-country travel possible “from sea to shining sea.” America’s present-day economic might was paid for in flesh by millions of African slaves – whipped, beaten, and forced to toil Read More
Recent reporting suggests the federal government intends to draw back from the controversial Immigrant Investor Program, known within the halls of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services as “EB-5,” and pejoratively labeled by critics as “cash for visas.” The program offers a pathway to citizenship to wealthy immigrants who agree to invest between $500,000 and Read More
At a recent meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council, Secretary General José Miguel Insulza issued a challenge. The OAS has traditionally espoused four pillars: democracy, human rights, security, and development. But presently, the OAS is overextended and underfunded. With this in mind, the Secretary General called on the OAS to measure Read More
Imagine giving birth to your baby in a hospital with a Border Patrol agent standing right next to you, waiting to deport you and your newborn. That’s exactly what happened to a mother of four at a local Tucson hospital a few years ago. A group of activists and migrants in Arizona recently have been Read More
The sort of GOP scandal most voters have grown accustomed to either involve a gay love affair or evidence of flip-floppery when it comes to immigration; rarely are the American people treated to a scandal that involves both. Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu announced on Saturday that he intends to step down as the Romney Read More
A tradition among Latin American nations goes like this: Country X has some sort of economic meltdown. Country X begs for investment from World Power Y. World Power Y’s investment eases the economic meltdown. Yes, that’s seems to be a common occurrence. Debt crisis, followed by foreign (usually American or British) investment, and then repeat. Read More
LATINO SOCIAL MEDIA LEADERS LIVE-TWEET DURING THE GOP ARIZONA DEBATE On February 22nd, Republican candidates for President will meet for the GOP Primary debate in the state of Arizona. Considering the large Hispanic population and recent events, such as SB1070, Latino Political Thought Leaders from across the country will be gathering together online for a Read More
In a move underscoring the Democratic Party’s desire to win the Latino vote in the upcoming election season, the Democrats have tapped Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to chair the national convention this summer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Dems are expected to nominate President Barack Obama for a second term. Villaraigosa, mayor of L.A. Read More
When Newt Gingrich first revealed his “humane” vision for immigration reform, the base of his party (and a few of his primary rivals) attacked him for what they viewed as a soft stance. The former Speaker of the House fired back, calling GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney “anti-immigrant,” to which Romney memorably replied, “I’m not anti-immigrant. Read More
Too often Latin American presidential elections have worked in the following way: Candidate A: If I’m elected, I’ll bring the power back to you, the common people, and reject American dominance. Candidate B: If I’m elected, I’ll work with American investors to bring jobs to our people, and help our businesses grow. One candidate wins Read More