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Studies Show Latinos Climb Socio-Economic Ladder of Success
As a front-page story in today’s Washington Post reminds us: “Not since the last great wave of immigration to the United States around 1900 has the country’s economic future been so closely entwined with the generational progress of an immigrant group.” The story highlights the degree to which the children of immigrants from Latin America […]
Read MoreRestrictionist Group Uses Bible to Condemn Immigrants
For many years now, religious leaders and diverse faith groups have contributed much to the ongoing immigration debate. Grounded in faith and good works, the faith community has been and continues to be steadfast in their outreach to immigrants through a myriad of support and service programs, faith rallies and support of those in need. […]
Read MoreRise in Latino and Asian Voters Marks Significant Change in Political Landscape
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau published new data, Voting and Registration in the Election of 2008, which tracks demographic characteristics of the 131 million U.S. citizens who reported that they voted in the 2008 presidential election. The Census Bureau’s new data set shows a significant increase of about 5 million voters from the 2004 presidential […]
Read MoreReligious, Labor, Latino, and Immigrant Leaders Optimistic, Renew Call for Immigration Reform
Yesterday a group of key leaders renewed the call for immigration reform in 2009 and stressed that immigration reform is a critical piece of our economic recovery. On a conference call hosted by the National Immigration Forum, all speakers made the point that immigration reform is indeed possible during this Congress, and that the new […]
Read More2,000 Approved Naturalization Applicants Blocked from Voting
Red tape and a tightfisted judge blocked nearly 2,000 people who should’ve been able to vote this past Election Day from receiving their naturalization oath in time to register for November’s general election. Lawful permanent residents with approved naturalization applications must take the oath of allegiance to become a U.S. citizen. According to a new […]
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