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Dennis Chin's picture

A New Day for America, But Not for Immigrants?

There’s a buzz in the air in Washington, DC. more »

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Corinne Ramey's picture

Immigration Raids at Casa Fiesta

When I was a student at Oberlin College, Casa Fiesta was one of the most popular hangout spots in that small, Midwestern town. Best known for their margaritas, fajitas, and endless supply of free tortilla chips, the Mexican restaurant was always packed with students, townspeople, and professors. more »

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Sally Kohn's picture

Does Everyone Matter Equally?

From the superdelegate process to the farm bill to the recent raid on immigrants in Postville, Iowa, elitism is rearing its nipped-and-tucked head all across America. more »

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Corinne Ramey's picture

Immigration Officials Turn to Schoolyard Bullying

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in California have stooped to a new, almost unbelievable low: intimidating schoolchildren. more »

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Sally Kohn's picture

The War On Immigrants

When I hear the word “raid” these days, the first thing I think of us the war in Iraq. Something like, “US Forces Raid Shi’ite Stronghold of Sadr City.” I have images of American forces going home by home, banging down the doors, threatening anyone they find and taking away the supposed evil-doers. more »

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Groups Nationwide Mobilize To "reverse The Raid" On Student Aid

04/12/2006

WASHINGTON -- Responding to public outrage about higher student loan rates and the rising cost of college, a wide range of organizations and activists representing millions of students, parents and recent college graduates are pushing to repeal recent cuts to student aid programs and increase supports to pay for college. more »