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The Federal Backlog That’s Hurting Immigrants — and Our Economy

The Federal Backlog That’s Hurting Immigrants — and Our Economy

| Mar 9, 2022 | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Rights / DemocracyWhy are so many employers struggling to find workers right now? One reason is the unprecedented federal backlog of work permits for immigrants. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency that issues these permits, is sitting on 1.4 million...
America Is Back…

America Is Back…

| Sep 29, 2021 | Cartoon|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyGet the full-res version here.
The Jobs Bill Must Protect DACA Holders

The Jobs Bill Must Protect DACA Holders

| Jul 28, 2021 | Economy / Business|Editors Picks|HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyRepublican officials in Texas are celebrating after successfully suing the federal government over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA has been a GOP target since 2012, when President Obama created it to protect undocumented young people...
The GOP’s Border Stunt Isn’t Helping Anyone

The GOP’s Border Stunt Isn’t Helping Anyone

| Jul 14, 2021 | HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyHerd immunity is important in stopping deadly viruses, but in politics the herd instinct can send a whole species over a cliff. Witness the frenzied herd of Republican governors now stampeding behind the scaremongering scheme of Texas Governor Greg Abbott to use the...
Getting Out of Poverty Shouldn’t Be About Luck

Getting Out of Poverty Shouldn’t Be About Luck

| Jun 30, 2021 | Economy / Business|HP Subfeatured|Peace / Security|Rights / DemocracyI grew up in a poor, undocumented family. I was lucky — we got our legal residency, I got an education, and now I have a good job. But no one should have to count on luck. Here’s my story and what I’ve learned. My dad came to the U.S. to work through the Bracero...
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