Category Archives: Immigration

A Story of Jobs, Immigration and the Reagan Revolution in Iowa

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Part One of a series on labor and immigration in Iowa Because of the complexity of the labor and immigration relationship, Blog for Iowa will make regular posts on this issue during the coming weeks. The relationship between the decline … Continue reading →

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Workers Take Heat from ICE

Posted on August 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Workers Take Heat from ICE By Marty Ryan, Legislative Director of the ACLU of Iowa. “They didn't get me for robbing or murdering.  They got me for working” Irma Hernandes, Postville resident and Agriprocessors employee Subcommittee meetings on bills during … Continue reading →

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Postville Donations

Posted on June 7, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Postville Donations By Emily Gaumer, Main Street ProjectThis is the most recent address given to send donations to Postville. I am sure that you already have this information, I know that our organization, The Main Street Project, has been receiving … Continue reading →

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Postville Video

Posted on May 24, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Postville Video By Atom Burke Check out this video from Atom Burke about last week's protest in Postville:

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Support for Postville Raids Requested!/Apologies for Cross Postings

Posted on May 17, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Support for Postville Raids Requested!/Apologies for Cross Postings By Amalia Anderson and Kathy Hiltsley, Main Street Project Hi Friends and Family: As many of you know from the recent media reports the raids in Postville, Iowa are awful for this … Continue reading →

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CONFERENCE CALL: Fighting the Anti-Immigrant Movement in the States

Posted on November 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

CONFERENCE CALL: Fighting the Anti-Immigrant Movement in the States By Progressive States NetworkNational and state leaders will join a conference call hosted by the Progressive States Network this Thursday afternoon to discuss state legislative strategy around immigration for the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities

Posted on October 23, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities By James Lee As the Election Season closes in on the Quad Cities, people are looking at the vast challenges facing our country and … Continue reading →

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“Find a Legal Way to Immigrate” IMMIGRATION GAME!

Posted on July 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

“Find a Legal Way to Immigrate” IMMIGRATION GAME! By WENDY VASQUEZ WHAT:A life-size and life-like Immigration Game: “Find a Legal Way toImmigrate,” complete with jail and border. Snacks and drinks provided;Alcohol not permitted in the park. In the event of … Continue reading →

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Help Pass Immigration Reform

Posted on June 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Help Pass Immigration Reform By Dave Bradley Friends, I wish to share in the sentiments of our Central Iowa colleagues at AFSC, AILA and Iowa AIR: Fortunately or unfortunately, the Immigration Proposal (I cannot call it reform) in the Senate … Continue reading →

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Four Iowa Reps Vote For Tancredo Amendment – Only Loebsack Opposed

Posted on June 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Four Iowa Reps Vote For Tancredo Amendment – Only Loebsack Opposed By John Deeth(Originally Posted in the Iowa Independent).In a surprise win, presidential candidate Tom Tancredo Friday  successfully tacked on an amendment to the Homeland Security appropriations bill that would … Continue reading →

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