Category Archives: Immigration

Eggs in Iowa's Mass Society

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Eggs in Iowa's Mass Society by Paul Deaton “After the salmonella outbreak happened, local organizations and the corporate media all jumped on board with statements, solutions and calls to action. The thing is that if we follow the news cycle, … Continue reading →

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Iowans Won't be Distracted by this Anchor Baby Talk

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Won't be Distracted by this Anchor Baby Talk by Paul Deaton “'It was 'a mistake' to allow American-born children of illegal immigrants to become citizens automatically…. We can’t just have people swimming across the river having children here — … Continue reading →

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Senator Grassley Should Take down the Lightning Rod

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Senator Grassley Should Take down the Lightning Rod by Paul Deaton “Senator Grassley has indicated that he is a member of the party of “no,” this time offering no solution on what to do about over 6 million undocumented immigrants … Continue reading →

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Vigil and Fast for Arizona Comes to Clinton, Iowa

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Vigil and Fast for Arizona Comes to Clinton, Iowa “Isaiah 58 – National Solidarity Vigil and Fast for Arizona” Comes to Clinton, Iowa on June 14. Multi-faith effort in Clinton to focus on civil and human rights abuses of new … Continue reading →

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Iowans are Reading Arizona's Immigration Bill

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans are Reading Arizona's Immigration Bill by Paul Deaton “While there is an urgent need for immigration reform in the United States, Arizona’s new law is regressive.”Blog for Iowa recently posted about the Arizona Immigration Law SB1070. A reader responded … Continue reading →

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An Iowan Reflects on the Arizona Immigration Law

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Paul Deaton

“If business managers like Rubashkin consistently complied with immigration law, the high profile raids like the ones in Postville and Marshalltown would not likely happen. More focus could be given to the human face of immigration.” A friend of mine … Continue reading →

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Immigrant Rights and American Values: Postville, Iowa Revisited

Posted on March 8, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Immigrant Rights and American Values: Postville, Iowa Revisited by Tracy Kurowski[A week of discussion on the Postville raids begins tonight.  See schedule below.] Are we as a Nation willing to accept mass raids, arrests and the detainment of human beings … Continue reading →

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Living with Unauthorized Immigration in Iowa

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowans Talk about SJR2001 and the Traditional Family

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Talk about SJR2001 and the Traditional Family by Paul Deaton “This discussion is not about traditional marriage, it is about the decimation of the middle class brought on by the policies of President Ronald Reagan.” Last summer, at the … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary City and Immigration in Iowa

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Part Two of a series on labor and immigration in Iowa “While the idea of Sanctuary City is no panacea, it would be a step toward recognizing that seeking the welfare of one is seeking the welfare of all.“ Last … Continue reading →

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