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Immigration Rights Activist Sara Mora Talks Virtual Activism in the Metaverse

Anna OrtegaDecember 7, 2022

by Anna OrtegaDecember 7, 202203520

As we enter a new digital age, it is critical to think about how the technologies being developed now can affect how we function as a society in the future. When considering things like societal inequalities and social justice movements,...

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Activist Elsa Marie Collins Believes Immigration Reform Is About Humans, Not Politics

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 19, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 19, 202204820

First-generation Mexican American activist Elsa Marie Collins straddled the border most of her childhood. Born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana in the 80s and 90s, she remembers an entirely different experience than the one many children and families...

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Anti-Immigration Tweets from VP Kamala Harris’ New Communications Director Surface

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 11, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 11, 202204218

Political pundit and career Democratic communications aide, Jamal Simmons, was named Vice President Kamala Harris‘ communications director on Thursday, January 6, and not long after, he came under fire for a number of tweets that were perceived as being anti-immigration....

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11 Powerful Must-Read Children’s Books About Immigration

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 13, 2021October 13, 202109406

As parents it’s our job to equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools they need to be better, smarter, more compassionate people, and we firmly believe that literature plays a major part in that. Kids love to be...

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The Economics of Immigration and How it Benefits the Country to Have Immigrants

Virginia IsaadJune 30, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 30, 202106265

Kara Pérez is the founder of Bravely Go, a financial platform focused on feminist economics and inclusive personal finance. Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president in June 2015 with a speech that tread well-worn ground for many Americans: immigrants are coming...

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House Passes Immigration Bill Creating a Pathway Toward Citizenship for Dreamers

Virginia IsaadMarch 19, 2021March 19, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMarch 19, 2021March 19, 202106466

Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. may have a chance at citizenship with a new bill the House passed on Thursday. The American Dream and Promise Act would allow Dreamers a chance toward citizenship as there is currently no process available...

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All of President Biden’s Immigration-Related Actions So Far

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 202104948

President Joe Biden made a lot of promises about immigration reform during his campaign including a pledge to create a task force to reunite families that were separated at the border during former president Donald Trump’s administration “on his first...

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Kamala Harris Outlines Immigration Plan Providing Path Toward Citizenship for DACA Recipients

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 13, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 13, 202105223

On Tuesday, Vice President Elect Kamala Harris hinted at some major immigration policies and changes that can be expected after she and incoming President Joe Biden take office next week. In an interview with Univision’s Ilia Calderón, Harris spoke on...

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Selena Gomez Opens Up About Immigration Advocacy & Bipolar Diagnosis

Virginia IsaadSeptember 10, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 10, 2020010329

Selena Gomez spoke candidly to Jennifer Chia of Allure about the evolution of her career and her new cosmetic line, Rare Beauty. The 28-year-old singer/actress/entrepreneur also opened up about her mental health after revealing she’s bipolar earlier this year. Gomez...

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Trump Issues New Immigration Ban On Hitler’s Birthday

Araceli CruzApril 21, 2020July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzApril 21, 2020July 24, 202003411

Yesterday, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order that would prohibit immigrants from entering the United States to live and work. Interestingly enough, the order was released late last night — on April 20 — which is known for honoring weed...

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Oprah’s ‘American Dirt’ Episode Scratches the Surface of Immigration Issue

Araceli CruzMarch 5, 2020July 30, 2020

by Araceli CruzMarch 5, 2020July 30, 202001739

When Oprah announced she would be hosting a panel to discuss the controversy surrounding the novel, American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, it felt as if the Oprah from my youth was back. I naively believed Oprah would apologize for featuring...

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This Migrant Won in Immigration Court and Was Sent Back to Mexico Anyway

Virginia IsaadJanuary 10, 2020July 18, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 10, 2020July 18, 202003138

Jesus, a migrant from Venezuela, sought asylum in the U.S. and a judge granted him protection from deportation but he was still sent to Mexico as part of the Remain in Mexico program. He joins the more than 55,000 migrants...