State-Level Political Environment
Cleveland Plain Dealer Opinion: President Trump’s “public charge” policy for immigrants would hurt Cleveland – and time is running out to oppose it
CLEVELAND — When I was a kid, growing up in Cleveland’s St. Clair-Superior neighborhood, my parents struggled to make ends meet. My dad, the son of Slovakian immigrants, worked long hours at an electronics production plant and my mom, an immigrant from the former Yugoslavia, stayed home to take… Read More
Orlando Weekly Op-ed: By filling jobs, paying taxes and creating new businesses, immigrants add value to Orlando
In the nearly eight years I’ve been teaching citizenship and English language classes within the Orange County Public Library system, I’ve helped thousands of people become citizens of our great nation. It’s amazing to see what happens when they pass the exam; several students have increased their earning potential and… Read More
Steve Rao’s December 2018 Interview with NAE Executive Director Jeremy Robbins for “Leaders and Legends”
Listen to the interview below from Saturday, December 1. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/01122018.mp3… Read More
Voters in House Districts that Flipped Are More Educated, More Diverse than in 2013
NEW YORK, NY — As additional House races are called in the weeks following the 2018 midterm election, new analysis from New American Economy shows a clearer picture of the changing electorate in key districts. In nearly every district that has flipped (so far*) from Republican to Democratic control, the… Read More
Houston Chronicle Opinion: Why my immigrant clients are avoiding doctors
An immigrant client recently told me her newborn received Medicaid, and she asked me if this could harm her chances of getting a green card. I hated the answer I had to give her: Yes, it might. A new Trump administration regulation could penalize immigrants, like my client, from obtaining… Read More
The Advocate Letters: Help immigrants to thrive in community
In late 2016, a family of Syrian refugees arrived in New Orleans. Forced to flee conflict in their native country, they had almost no material possessions. And though the father had owned a restaurant back in Syria, his poor English had prevented him from obtaining a job. That’s when Community… Read More
Ballot Measure 105 Could Cost Oregon More than $329 Million in GDP
PORTLAND, OR – As Oregon voters consider Ballot Measure 105 ahead of the November 6 election, new research from New American Economy (NAE) highlights the negative economic impact the state could face if Oregonians vote “yes” to repeal Oregon Revised Statute 181A.820, the state’s 31-year-old anti-racial profiling law. Measure 105… Read More
Ranked: where in the US do immigrants integrate best?
Note: This article is republished from Apolitical’s website. Read the original piece here. Immigration policy — at least at national level — is increasingly getting stalled by divisive politics. In cities, by contrast, innovative approaches to integrating migrants are becoming widespread. But measuring how welcoming different cities are, beyond single… Read More
Lincoln Journal Star Opinion: Immigrants help Crete economy thrive
Believe it or not, Crete — population 7,059 — is a leading example of how Nebraska is creating thriving, diverse communities and embracing newcomers. In 2016, Crete City Administrator Tom Ourada created the job position that I currently hold: community assistance director. He’d attended the National Immigrant Integration Conference and… Read More
Fox 23 News: New plan to welcome immigrants to Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. – The City of Tulsa is unveiling a new plan to welcome immigrants to the area. Mayor G.T. Bynum announced the meeting to unveil the plan and what it entails Thursday morning at the Martin Regional Library. Watch the video on the Fox 23 New Website. Read More
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