Category Archives: Immigration

Questions For Candidates In 2014

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Dave Bradley

As we pass Independence Day and inch closer to the heavy political season (it never stops anymore) we need to get ready for the real job of a democracy. The past two years in particular have resulted in gridlock caused … Continue reading →

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JFK: What It Means To Be A Liberal

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

  JFK explains what kind of liberal he is, and presents his vision as a candidate. Acceptance of the New York Liberal Party Nomination September 14, 1960 TEXT “What do our opponents mean when they apply to us the label … Continue reading →

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Bullying The Poor And The Weak

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Most of us woke up to the news that once more the poor had benefits cut. Since they have few advocates anywhere in our governmental system this is hardly a surprise. As a group the poor are beat up day … Continue reading →

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Who Owns the Earth?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Paul Deaton

This article by Noam Chomsky, emeritus professor of linguistics and philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, came from Truthout this month. It is relevant to the current conversation about immigration, borders, and protecting the commons. Read the entire article here. … Continue reading →

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Don't Build the Danged Fence

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Paul Deaton

The U.S. Congressman from Iowa’s fourth district made some comments about immigration recently. Actually, he’s made a lot of them over the years. We can’t let him frame the discussion or worse, re-distribute his memes. For why, read Mark Karlin’s … Continue reading →

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Dream For ALL Rally Immigration Reform

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Dave Bradley

 

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Ok – Steve King Is Nuts

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Dave Bradley

With a common name like Steve King, you would think a headline like that might cause some confusion. “Which Steve King” you might think, “there are many of them.” But in conjunction with the word “nuts” the likely Steve Kings are … Continue reading →

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Walk For Immigration Reform To Be Held In Des Moines

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

From BFIA’s inbox today, a note from Bob Krause: Dear Democratic Friend, We as Iowa Democrats need to to consider ourselves as Latinos for just one day on Saturday, June 15. That is when people from across Iowa will gather … Continue reading →

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Postville Immigration Raid 5 Years Later

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

     

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When Immigrant-Bashing Became A Political Liability

Posted on May 9, 2013 by bfiaralphscharnau

The Bipartisan Immigration Overhaul Bill The 2012 elections saw Latinos, the nation’s fastest growing electoral group, overwhelmingly vote for Obama.  This result caused a Republican awakening as the party’s immigrant-bashing became a political liability.  It now appears that a compromise … Continue reading →

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