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Celebrate America Creative Writing Contest
The contest begins at the local level, with regional contests run by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) chapters. Each chapter sends its first-place winning entry to the American Immigration Council for the national contest. The grand prize winner (and two guests) will win a trip to read their entry at an awards ceremony hosted […]
Read MoreSon of Migrant Workers Knows When Kids Learn They Contribute
Tony Diaz is the founder of Nuestra Palabra, a Houston-based nonprofit that aims to promote Latino literature and literacy. Since its launch in 1988, Diaz and his team have worked to educate, cultivate, and promote talent within the Latino community. It’s part of a greater belief that American culture must inspire and cultivate all Latino […]
Read MoreA Helping Hand: How Immigrants Can Fill Home Health Aide Shortages in America’s Rural Communities
By 2030, America’s population of seniors will reach 71.5 million–a two-fold increase in the span of thirty years. As this demographic shift unfolds, healthcare services will be in increasingly high demand. A report by New American Economy projects that by 2022, the number of needed home health aides will increase by 48 percent, making it […]
Read MoreA Helping Hand: How Immigrants Can Fill Home Health Aide Shortages in America’s Rural Communities
By 2030, America’s population of seniors will reach 71.5 million–a two-fold increase in the span of thirty years. As this demographic shift unfolds, healthcare services will be in increasingly high demand. A report by New American Economy projects that by 2022, the number of needed home health aides will increase by 48 percent, making it […]
Read MoreLegal Challenges to Arizona’s SB 1070 End–For Now
After six years of challenges, including a trip to the Supreme Court, the legal battle over Arizona’s SB 1070 has come to an end—for now. The law faced a wave of opposition soon after going into effect in April 2010. In May 2010 civil and immigrant rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union, the […]
Read MoreWho Will Care for Our Seniors?
Between 2000 and 2030, America’s elderly population is expected to more than double from 35 million to 71.5 million. This demographic shift will put enormous pressure on the U.S. healthcare system, which is already strapped for workers. A new report by New American Economy (NAE), Who Will Care for Our Seniors?, examines the gap between […]
Read MoreWho Will Care for Our Seniors?
Between 2000 and 2030, America’s elderly population is expected to more than double from 35 million to 71.5 million. This demographic shift will put enormous pressure on the U.S. healthcare system, which is already strapped for workers. A new report by New American Economy (NAE), Who Will Care for Our Seniors?, examines the gap between […]
Read MoreMunicipality, NAE Release Anchorage-Specific Data on New Americans’ Contributions to Local Economy
Municipality, NAE Release Anchorage-Specific Data on New Americans’ Contributions to Local Economy ANCHORAGE, AK – Today at noon, Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, First Lady Dr. Mara Kimmel, and AEDC President Bill Popp will host a “Lunchtime Talk” to discuss the economic impacts of new Americans in Anchorage. At the event, sponsored by the UAA Institute of […]
Read MoreMunicipality, NAE Release Anchorage-Specific Data on New Americans’ Contributions to Local Economy
Municipality, NAE Release Anchorage-Specific Data on New Americans’ Contributions to Local Economy ANCHORAGE, AK – Today at noon, Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, First Lady Dr. Mara Kimmel, and AEDC President Bill Popp will host a “Lunchtime Talk” to discuss the economic impacts of new Americans in Anchorage. At the event, sponsored by the UAA Institute of […]
Read MoreWelcoming Thousands of New Americans on Citizenship Day
September 17 marks the day the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the U.S. Constitution. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is dedicated to all U.S. citizens, including those who have become naturalized U.S. citizens by choice. The day is marked by ceremonies and celebrations around the country, including nearly […]
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