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Voter Suppression Group Fear Mongers Over Immigration Reform: It Will Allow ‘Millions’ To Vote
May 7, 2013 | by Think Progress
Following other far-right attacks on comprehensive immigration reform, True the Vote, a Tea Party group purporting to combat voter fraud, is now rallying against the Senate’s immigration bill. In a fundraising email to supporters, True the Vote founder Catherine Engelbrecht warned that the bill presents a “golden opportunity” to allow “millions of newly legalized immigrants” to “undermine our electoral system.” continue reading »
Terrified Nativists Unleash Everything They’ve Got Against Senate Immigration Bill
May 3, 2013 | by Immigration Impact
Nativists are terrified by the Senate immigration bill. Legal status for most unauthorized immigrants; a pathway to citizenship for those who are legalized; more flexible limits on future immigration—all of these are anathema to the nativist vision of what the United States should become. continue reading »
How New Immigration Bill Could Have Caught Two Suspects Arrested In Connection With Boston Bombing
May 2, 2013 | by Think Progress
Federal authorities on Wednesday announced they had arrested three suspects for allegedly helping the Boston Marathon bombers in the aftermath of the attacks. Two of the suspects are Kazakh nationals Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, who had already been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the days following the bombing for overstaying their student visas. continue reading »
HS News Presents TODAY IN LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
May 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Discover what happened today in history. Read about major past events that happened today including special entries on crime, entertainment, and more. From Columbus to Chavez, the History of Latin America is continue reading »
States Move Forward To Allow Undocumented Immigrants To Drive Legally
April 30, 2013 | by Immigration impact
In a stark change from the harmful measures that swept across states in previous years, 2013 has started out as a good year for immigration reform at the state level. Lawmakers continue to push for pro-immigrant policies to help immigrants already living in the U.S., while the Georgia legislature’s passage of an anti-immigrant bill stands out as an outlier instead of the norm. continue reading »
Open Letter From Dreamers to “Gang of 8”- Don’t Reinvent the Wheel & Pass Senate Bill
April 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In the Senate, the bipartisan “Gang of 8” - group of Senators leading immigration legislation - has negotiated a delicate compromise that is a first step to meet our country’s economic, family, and security needs. The Senate Judiciary committee has also held more than 6 days of extensive hearings and heard testimony from over 40 witnesses. continue reading »
A “Keeping Families Together” Story- But I Never Lost Hope.. ( VIDEO)
April 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
I am from Ecuador and I came to this country 15 years ago. When I was a kid I was a victim of domestic violence at home and then when I was 16 I had encountered another domestic violence experience. I came to this country was to escape that life. continue reading »
Morning Joe Host Shames Senators Who Killed Gun Reform: We’re The 90 Percent
April 18, 2013 | by Think Progress
The morning after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bipartisan compromise to expand background checks to gun shows and online sales, MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ host Joe Scarborough raged against the lawmakers who blocked the bill. Scarborough, a former Republican Congressman, predicted both his party as well as the “Democrats who cowered in the corner” would “pay a heavy price” in the 2014 midterm elections. continue reading »
2 Page Summary of 844 page Bill from Sen. Rubio Office - Immigraiton Reform Bill Summary
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Fact Checking Immigration Reform Bill of 844 pages - Summary from Sen. Rubio Office. continue reading »
Read The Senate Immigration Bill Outline Here
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Millions of illegal immigrants would be put on a pathway to legal status and eventually have the chance to apply for citizenship in exchange for paying fines and taxes, under the terms of the immigration overhaul unveiled this week. According to an outline of the bill released, the massive legalization program would be twinned with a multibillion-dollar effort to boost border security. continue reading »
Poll of Undocumented Immigrants Reveals Strong Family and Social Connections in America
April 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A new poll of Latino undocumented immigrants finds they have deep roots in America, with strong family and social connections to U.S. citizens, painting a portrait of a community that is very integrated into the American fabric, and hopeful of a chance to gain legal status and ultimately citizenship. continue reading »
How Panda Express, Taco Bell, And McDonalds Rebrand Food As ‘Healthy’ Without Changing Much
April 12, 2013 | by Think Progress
As a growing number of Americans cite obesity as the most urgent health problem facing the country, the food industry is looking for a way to profit. Despite playing a critical role in enabling America’s obesity epidemic, fast food chains have recently announced attempts to make their product seem healthier continue reading »
Young Hispanics’ Changing Attitudes About Money
April 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff
As April 15th approaches, everyone who has earned money this year is making sure they’ve given Uncle Sam his due. As a result, it’s that time of year for reflecting on matters of money — a particular concern for young adults, who have come-of-age during a recession and have been disproportionately affected by it. continue reading »
Why Walgreens’ Decision To Provide Primary Care Is A Glimpse Into The Future Of U.S. Health Care
April 5, 2013 | by Think Progress
On Thursday morning, Walgreens became the first-ever chain retailer to announce that it would become a direct provider of primary care services, moving beyond the pharmacy’s current practice of administering vaccinations to diagnosing and treating Americans with asthma, diabetes, and high cholesterol continue reading »
Small Business Owners Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform
April 4, 2013 | by Immigration Impact
Small business owners throughout the United States have a pulse on the goings on within their local communities. They recognize that immigrant workers and their families are also consumers, which helps to create additional jobs and bolster local economies. Within that context, two new polls highlight small business owners’ perspectives of immigration and its positive effects on the ground in communities. Overwhelmingly, the surveys show small business owners, regardless of political affiliation, support comprehensive immigration reform. continue reading »
