Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is giving people whiplash. In the last month, he has shifted, flip-flopped and pandered so strikingly on a range of positions and statements that it makes you wonder whether he has suddenly developed a deep disregard for his own convictions, or never had […]
Comentarios From Maria: Executive Action Necessary
August 11, 2014 By
President Obama dubbed 2014 as the year of action in regards to the measures he has taken that will benefit the American people and the actions he will continue to take with or without this Republican Congress, which continues to be the least productive in history. As a Latina who grew up with the American Dream […]
Ted Cruz Gathers Lawmakers to Oppose Republican Border Bill
July 31, 2014 By
Senator Cruz, along with about two dozen conservative Congressmen, are set to oppose the House Republican-backed border bill, which calls for $659 million to be allocated to federal agencies in order to better secure the border. These conservative lawmakers believe the bill does not go far enough, with Cruz […]
Obama to Meet with Central American Leaders Today to Discuss Border Crisis
July 25, 2014 By
According to White House officials, President Obama will urge the presidents of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador to exhaust all options in order to curb the influx of migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. The meeting will underscore the importance of identifying and dealing with the underlying causes of […]
New Border Plan to be Introduced by Senate Democrats
July 23, 2014 By
Senate Democrats are set to propose a new $2.7 billion funding bill in order to deal with the current crisis at the border. The legislation falls short of the $3.7 billion President Obama had asked for, “based on a review of what is needed in calendar year 2014 to meet needs at the border”, explained […]
Gallup Poll: Immigration A Top Concern for One in 6 Americans
July 17, 2014 By
According to a Gallup poll released Wednesday, one in 6 Americans identified immigration as one of the nation’s most pressing concerns. The percentage of Americans who ranked the issue at the top rose by a considerable margin, from 5 to 17 percent, since June. The spike in public awareness about the issue is namely attributed […]
Pope Francis Urges Protection of Migrant Children
July 16, 2014 By
In the wake of the border crisis, Pope Francis recently advocated for an “urgent intervention” on behalf of the thousands of unaccompanied minors crossing into the United States. Pope Francis went on to say that “this humanitarian emergency requires, as a first urgent measure, these children be welcomed and protected.” However, he maintains that these […]
Lawsuit Against President Obama Is Just Another Excuse for Republicans to Delay Immigration Reform
June 30, 2014 By
This week, the Speaker of the House, John Boehner, announced his plan to sue President Obama for his alleged abuse of executive orders and failure to faithfully execute the laws of our country. Give me a break! When Boehner was asked whether Republicans were suing President Obama over one […]
Immigrants Facing Deportation in NYC to be Provided with Lawyer
June 27, 2014 By
Marking the first time a jurisdiction has voted to provide attorneys to immigrants who cannot afford one, New York City recently approved $4.9 million dollars to fund the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP). The program received only $500,000 in funding last year, but has grown to accommodate the numerous immigrants who still cannot […]
Latino Lawmakers Act to Reverse a History of Anti-Immigrant Legislation
June 24, 2014 By
In California, a new generation of Latino lawmakers is intent on erasing anti-immigrant laws from the history books. Legislation like Proposition 187, which withheld services like healthcare and education from undocumented immigrants, is chief among these laws. The law has since been struck down as unconstitutional, after it passed with 59% voter approval in 1994. […]
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