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Weekend Reading: Highlights from this week’s immigration news (July 4-8)
Just about every day in towns and cities across America, immigrants are becoming naturalized citizens. But what is it like to pledge allegiance to America and become a U.S. citizen on July 4, our nation’s birthday? Vice’s Serena Solomon writes about the unique experience here. This week in… Read More
Weekend Reading: Highlights from this week’s immigration news (June 27- July 1)
As the Fourth of July weekend begins, we celebrate an inspiring group of famous naturalized citizens who have been honored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as the “Pride of America.” Honorees include Hari Sreenivasan, anchor and senior Correspondent for PBS NewsHour; Wolfgang Puck, chef and restaurateur; Sundar Pichai,… Read More
Welcome to Akron: How Immigrants and Refugees are Contributing to Akron’s Economic Growth
The “Welcome to Akron: How Immigrants and Refugees are Contributing to Akron’s Economic Growth” report highlights how immigrants play a critical role in supporting Akron’s growth and development—by starting businesses that create local jobs, participating in key industries in the labor force, paying taxes and contributing to consumer spending, and by increasing housing values in… Read More
Columbus, OH Evangelical Pastor Shares his Reason for Reform
Rich Nathan, senior pastor of the Vineyard Church in Columbus, OH, knows what it’s like to feel out of place. He grew up in a Jewish home in Queens, NY, and attended religious schools, but he always felt somewhat disconnected from the faith of his parents and teachers. For many… Read More
Weekend Reading: Highlights from this week’s immigration news (June 20-24)
This week, the Supreme Court held a split vote on immigration, resulting in a maintained block on President Obama’s plan to protect from deportation millions of undocumented immigrants who are parents of citizens or permanent residents (DAPA) and young people who were brought to the United States before their… Read More
Washington Pastor and University President Urges Congress to See Moral Imperative for Reform
Joseph Castleberry is the president of Northwest University, a Christian college just outside of Seattle, and an ordained Assemblies of God pastor. He grew up in the segregated south, but his faith work introduced him to minority and immigrant communities. In seminary, Joseph grew close to immigrant friends over meals… Read More
U.S. Men’s Soccer Team: 23 Players, 12 Nationalities
On June 16, Clint Dempsey and Gyasi Zardes scored two goals against Ecuador to push the U.S. Men’s National Team forward in the Copa América, the oldest international continental football competition. The star players’ efforts propelled the U.S. team into the semi-final match against Argentina, which takes place… Read More
Demand for Bilingual Workers in Massachusetts More than Doubled in 5 years, Report Shows
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, Partnership for a New American Economy, [email protected] Boston, MA – Today, New American Economy (NAE) joins business leaders and education advocates at the Massachusetts State House to call for the creation of a state Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy, which formally recognizes… Read More
Language Diversity and the Workforce: The Growing Need for Bilingual Workers in Massachusetts’ Economy
On June 21, New American Economy (NAE) joined with business leaders and education advocates at the Massachusetts State House to call for the creation of a state Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy, which formally recognizes high school graduates who are proficient in more than one language, has been hailed as an… Read More
Weekend Reading: Highlights from this week’s immigration news (June 13-17)
What does it take to win? Find out in today’s Weekend Reading post. In the Financial Times, Silicon Valley titan Michael Moritz offers a powerful argument on immigration policy and what it will take to win the White… Read More
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