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A Nation of Mutts

Posted on July 1, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By David Brooks Over the past few decades, American society has been transformed in a fit of absence of mind. First, we’ve gone from a low immigrant nation to a high immigrant nation. If you grew up between 1950 and 1985, … Continue reading →

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House GOP’s immigration playbook

Posted on June 28, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By jake Sherman & Ginger Gibson Circle July 10 with red ink: It’s now the most important day for immigration reform.That Wednesday is when a hobbled, divided and raucous House Republican Conference will meet in the Capitol basement to figure … Continue reading →

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Some Tech Companies Find Ways Not To Hire Americans

Posted on June 26, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Martin Kaste Lawmakers continue to wrangle over a bill that would overhaul the nation’s immigration system. One provision in this bill would allow companies to import a lot more skilled workers. The tech industry has lobbied hard for this, … Continue reading →

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Time for Congress to Pass Commonsense Immigration Reform

Posted on June 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother
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Superman Is An Immigrant, Too – Luckily He’s White

Posted on June 20, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Alana de Hinojosa In light of the of ongoing immigration reform debate, it would be rather convenient if a superhero could fly on in and save not only the day, but our stalling immigration reform. Unfortunately, though, we don’t … Continue reading →

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Fixing our Immigration System and Expanding Trade in Latin America

Posted on May 4, 2013 by The Soul Brother
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Are Immigrants Flooding the Military for U.S. Citizenship?

Posted on July 7, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Interesting aspect of the immigration issue. A path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants to the United States is a subject that needs to be resolved sooner rather than later. Are Immigrants Flooding the Military for U.S. Citizenship? – COLORLINES.

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My Life As an Undocumented Immigrant

Posted on June 22, 2011 by The Soul Brother

A compelling story in the New York Times of a person who should be allowed to obtain American citizenship. Despite what many people would like us to believe, most undocumented immigrants in the United States are productive, ethical, and law-abiding. We must … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Political Capital: Three Agenda Items for Obama

Posted on May 9, 2011 by The Soul Brother

Excellent commentary by Rinku Sen. Each of three items outlined are important. Item three, businesses will obviously fight. I think re-working the laws that allow companies to “offshore” to avoid taxes needs to be reworked. 60 Minutes did an excellent piece on … Continue reading →

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Joe Arpaio Launches “Air Posse” to Hunt Immigrants at Border

Posted on March 30, 2011 by The Soul Brother

 “Hunting” immigrants?  This is a very disturbing development and a potentially dangerous escalation of the immigration issue. Joe Arpaio with this initiative has again added to a list of human and constitutional rights violations under the guise of fighting crime.   Joe Arpaio Launches “Air … Continue reading →

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