Reasoning behind Unauthorized Immigration
One of the exhibits at tunnel of opression last week at Occidental College was a simulation of what it is like to migrant to the United States without papers, and […]
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Taking Ownership of Undocumented Status in Popular Culture
Although immigration has always been a hotly contested topic in American politics, it has typically been marginalized by American popular culture. That is, until now. Jose Antonio Vargas is a […]
Is English Essential Outside the US?
Bilingualism in schools is a controversial topic often discussed in the United States. It raises questions about whether bilingualism hinders or fosters multiculturalism and assimilation of immigrants, regardless of which […]
DACA program has immigrants in a bind
Undocumented immigrant youth are facing a catch 22. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (DACA), which Congress implemented this summer, would allow undocumented youth who have been in the […]
The Concept of Illegality
Immigration is as much a part of our culture as it’s deeply rooted in the creation of our nation. It wasn’t until the late nineteenth century when the California began […]
Little Hmong Town
U.S. in regards to immigration has always upheld the idea that assimilation is required for new migrants. Yet what if migrants chose not to entirely adopt ‘American’ ways? The […]
What Nannies, Caregivers & House Cleaners Deserve
The New York State’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights was passed in November 2010, and has recently come to the attention of other states throughout the nation. This legislation granted […]
Promise for Immigration Reform
On Tuesday, October 23rd, President Obama participated in an off-the-record interview with the Des Moines Register in which he revealed his immigration plans for a second term if elected. This […]
Thousands of Newly Registered Immigrant Voters in Massachusetts
On Election Day in two weeks 4,000 newly registered immigrant voters will participate in the Massachusetts polls. These immigrants became naturalized citizens between late last spring up until last Wednesday, […]
Joe Arpaio: The Illegal-Immigration Enforcement Movement’s Poster Child
Over the past decade, Maricopa County Sheriff, Joe Arpaio has played a central role in the movement towards enforcing laws regarding illegal immigration. He has spent 20 years in office […]
