Immigration
Documenting the undocumented and their struggles for justice and equality
#AskCP Twitter Chat Tells All On Guns, Immigration, And What It Takes To Work At Campus Progress
This week the Campus Progress interns hosted a Twitter chat covering a wide range of topics and issues. Here’s what you missed.
Posted Friday, April 12, 2013 by Julie Thompson
What Mark Zuckerberg Has To Say On Immigration Reform
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, has launched a political organization to advocate for policies that keep the United States competitive in the global economy.
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 by Christine Dickason
Busting Immigration Myths [VIDEO]
The Campus Progress News Team hits the streets to discuss immigration reform.
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Video / Multimedia by Shawn Shaligram & Charles Dipasquale
Roadblocks Ahead, As The Senate ‘Gang Of Eight’ Move Forward On Immigration Reform
Senators Chuck Schumer and Lindsey Graham said they’re confident that a piece of legislation will be revealed as early as this week. But, if you look at the rest of the ‘Gang of Eight’ one might suggest a different forecast.
Posted Tuesday, April 9, 2013 by Emma Weinstein-Levey
Invisible Hands: Farmworkers in North Carolina’s Fields
While the number of farmworkers in North Carolina has decreased in the last 20 years, the number of migrant workers has nearly doubled.
Posted Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Neha Verma
Why Immigration Reform Is Good For American Workers
Economist/professor Robert Reich and the AFL-CIO believe it is, and here’s why.
Posted Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Samantha Gonzalez
The Most Trusted Handbook For Journalists Finally Drops The I-Word
On Tuesday, Associated Press announced that they will be removing the phrase “illegal immigrant” from the 2013 style guide.
Posted Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Samantha Gonzalez
Voting Rights Lost in Translation
The English Language Unity Act doesn’t stand much chance of becoming law, but it points to a renewed push to limit democratic accessibility
Posted Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Pauline Holdsworth
Why LGBT Undocumented People Need Immigration Reform
A recent analysis by the Williams Institute found that there were at least 267,000 LGBT undocumented people in the United States today. What will immigration reform mean for them?
Posted Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Reprints by Crosby Burns and Ann Garcia
3 Facts About Immigration Reform [VIDEO]
Confused about immigration reform?
Posted Monday, April 1, 2013 in Reprints by Angela Kelley
Will Colorado Ban Racial Profiling?
Colorado police officers may have to stop the practice of racially profiling suspected undocumented immigrants.
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Melissa Adan
‘LGBT Rights Are Immigrants’ Rights As Well’
Campus Progress had the chance to talk with an LGBT undocumented immigrant at a rally outside the Supreme Court.
Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Reporting by Christine Dickason & James King
Does This Facebook Ad Intentionally Map Out A False Path to Citizenship?
The DREAM Act hasn’t passed Congress, but ads on billboards and Facebook are confusing immigrants across the country.
Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013 by Zach Duffy
How Immigration Reform Can Boost The Economy
A new report shows significant economic benefits to immigration reform.
Posted Thursday, March 21, 2013 by James King
How the U.S. Helps These Refugees Break Free
Only three years after a young girl left the confines of a refugee camp in Thailand to come to the U.S., her life—although not without challenges—seems almost limitless.
Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Kristin Leffler
Women Left Behind Under Current Immigration Policies
Hundreds of women gathered to call for comprehensive immigration reform that is inclusive to women’s needs.
Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Reporting by Samantha Gonzalez
What Limbaugh Said About Young People, Civil Rights, and Romance
It ain’t pretty.
Posted Monday, March 18, 2013 by Samantha Gonzalez
Will A Shift In Demographics Turn Texas Blue?
The changing demographics in Texas could signal a shift in the political influence of the state.
Posted Friday, March 15, 2013 in Opinions by Samantha Gonzalez
What It Takes to Fight for Indigenous Sovereignty and Evironmental Justice [INTERVIEW]
“An effort to learn about contemporary, local indigenous struggles, lives and communities is a radical act.”
Posted Friday, March 15, 2013 in Journalism Network & Reprints by Rachel Sandalow-Ash
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Running Off the Rails?
More and more evidence has come out showing the true nature of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Posted Thursday, March 14, 2013 by Emma Weinstein-Levey
