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NY Archbishop Sees Way To Mediate Mosque Dispute | The New York Times reports that New York City Archbishop Timothy Dolan, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in NYC, said he would be glad to try and mediate the dispute between those for and against the proposed mosque near to ground zero. The archbishop said that he truly hoped and prayed that a [...]
U.S. vs Arizona: Whose Job is Immigration Policy?
By Alec Rivera
Published: July 8, 2010
U.S. vs Arizona: Whose Job is Immigration Policy? | Politics Daily reports that the Federal Government will soon be weighing in on Arizona’s tough new immigration law, which has sparked controversy and tension nation-wide. Rather than having to wait months or years, it is only a matter of days before the court has to decide whether to grant an injunction and prevent the law [...]
Rodriguez: Evangelicals and Obama: Unlikely Partners on Immigration Reform
By Alec Rivera
Published: July 8, 2010
Washington Post opinion writer Samuel Rodriguez wrote an op-ed piece yesterday pointing out what may be President Obama’s least likely and most powerful ally in the upcoming immigration reform debate. Evangelicals, a group overwhelmingly suspicious of President Obama, liberals, Democrats, and their policies, has found common-ground with the center-left President on the immigration issue.
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Obama Slow and Steady- Growing Change in the LGBT Community
By Regina Reese
Published: June 22, 2010
Obama Slow and Steady- Growing Change in the LGBT Community | The idea and the result of change could not come soon enough for the gay community. With the plight of the world on his shoulders, President Obama has not neglected his promise to gay rights. During the past year and a half in office, Obama has used his powers to expand federal rights just below [...]
Same-Sex Marriaged Pushed by LGBT Advocates as Midterms Near
By Alec Rivera
Published: June 21, 2010
Same-Sex Marriaged Pushed by LGBT Advocates as Midterms Near | The Hill reports that LGBT advocates will work to make same-sex marriage a campaign issue in the 2010 midterm elections as the judicial challenge to California’s Proposition 8 came to a close last Wednesday. A ruling is expected in the coming weeks. Regardless of how the case is decided, it is certain to be appealed, [...]
Arizona Faces Image Crisis as Leaders Face PR Effects of Immigration Legislation
By Alec Rivera
Published: June 7, 2010
Arizona Faces Image Crisis as Leaders Face PR Effects of Immigration Legislation | The Washington Post reports that Arizona lawmakers are facing a crisis as the state is made known, in particular, for its new immigration law. The bill, which was passed by the Arizona legislature and signed by Governor Jan Brewer (R), mandates that all law enforcement officials who have ”reasonable suspicion” that someone may be in [...]
Pro-Immigrant Groups Aim to Influence Midterm Elections
By Alec Rivera
Published: May 27, 2010
Pro-Immigrant Groups Aim to Influence Midterm Elections | WYNC reports that pro-immigrant groups are planning on using their power to swing several elections during the midterm election season this Fall. While people on both sides of the issue agree that the Federal government has failed to act on the issue and has not done nearly enough to reform immigration law, pro-immigrant groups are [...]
Rep. Gutierrez and Hispanic Caucus Members Excluded from State Dinner
By Alec Rivera
Published: May 19, 2010
Rep. Gutierrez and Hispanic Caucus Members Excluded from State Dinner | The Washington Post reports that Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) and several other members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) who are vocal on the issue of immigration reform, were denied invitations to the state dinner with Mexican President Felipe Calderòn. Gutierrez’s last visit to the White House did not turn out well, and culminated in [...]
Public Support and Voter Intensity Diverge on Immigration Issue
By Alec Rivera
Published: May 12, 2010
Public Support and Voter Intensity Diverge on Immigration IssueLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17: A girl participates in a march denouncing the actions of Los Angeles riot police at a May Day immigrant rights rally at MacArthur Park on May 17, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Demonstrators, journalists and police officers were injured at the end of the immigration march in MacArthur Park on May 1 when officers in riot gear used batons and fired 146 rounds of foam-rubber bullets at the journalists and marchers to disperse the crowd. A bipartisan group of senators has reached an agreement on a complex immigration reform package that would grant quick legal status to millions of illegal immigrants in the US and further beef up efforts to keep people from crossing the US-Mexico border illegally. The plan would prioritize education and skill-level over family connections of illegal immigrants who wish to gain residency after paying a $5,000 fine and leaving the US. Senate debate on the hot-button topic dividing both parties and carrying political risk is expected next week. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) | read this item
The Washington Post reports that the Democratic leadership has introduced comprehensive immigration reform legislation to the Senate. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D- CA) was quick to point out that “Every poll that I have seen indicates that people want a comprehensive immigration bill.” While polls do show that the American public is overwhelmingly supportive of immigration reform, [...]
Latinos Urge President to Take Up Immigration Reform
By Alec Rivera
Published: April 26, 2010
Latinos Urge President to Take Up Immigration Reform | 
The Washington Post reports that Latino groups and legislators are ramping up pressure on President Obama to take action on immigration reform. The increased pressure comes after the passage of a law in Arizona which would require law enforcement to check the documents of anyone who they have reasonable suspicion could be in the country [...]