Immigration Policy

Arizona Burning Arizona Burning

The state's incendiary new immigration law has created a police state.

Apr 29, 2010 / The Editors

An Arizona Congressman’s Courageous Dissent An Arizona Congressman’s Courageous Dissent

Raul Grijalva leads the fight against his state's new anti-immigrant law.

Apr 28, 2010 / John Nichols

D-Back Protest Update: Cubs Smack Down Immigrant Rights Message D-Back Protest Update: Cubs Smack Down Immigrant Rights Message

The call is growing to boycott and protest the Arizona Diamondbacks wherever they play. But the other major league teams won't make it easy.

Apr 27, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Arizona Law Is Not “Merely Cruel,” It Is “Immoral” Arizona Law Is Not “Merely Cruel,” It Is “Immoral”

A desperate Governor signs radical anti-immigrant legislation, as an equally desperate McCain cheers her on.

Apr 23, 2010 / John Nichols

Immigrants on the March Immigrants on the March

 Current proposals for immigration reform might fall short, but massive protest turnout breathed new life into a movement that had fallen by the wayside.

Apr 16, 2010 / Gabriel Thompson

The Cleveland Model: A Grassroots Approach to Job Creation The Cleveland Model: A Grassroots Approach to Job Creation

Al Jazeera English's "Fault Lines" program discovers creative models local communities are using to address unemployment.

Apr 12, 2010 / Al Jazeera English

Courage for Immigration Reform Courage for Immigration Reform

 Immigration is shaping up to be one of the next big fights, and it has the potential to be far, far messier—and more violent—than the health care battle.

Mar 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Immigrants Demand Reform, Now Immigrants Demand Reform, Now

Tens of thousands of immigrants rallied in Washington, DC, this weekend to push stalling lawmakers to take action on legalization and end deportations.

Mar 24, 2010 / Gaiutra Bahadur

Can Obama Talk About Race? Can Obama Talk About Race?

Melissa Harris-Lacewell explains why Obama is not talking about race and what it means for African Americans.

Mar 24, 2010 / GRITtv

Immigrants to Obama: It’s Time Immigrants to Obama: It’s Time

Around the country, the temperature in immigrant communities is rising--and on Sunday,  Washington, DC, felt the heat.

Mar 18, 2010 / Gabriel Thompson

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