Category Archives: Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc

Fix The Economy: Open The Borders

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Ampersand

[Crossposted on “TADA” and on “Alas“] Felix Salmon writes: Never mind the stimulus vs austerity debate: here’s something that both sides should be able to get behind. It’s a simple legislative fix which increases tax revenues without raising taxes; which … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Economics and the like, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 38 Comments

The Real Assault On Families

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Ampersand

(Crossposted on Alas and on TADA. Comments defending NOM or arguing against marriage equality for same-sex couples should be taken to TADA.)

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, Same-Sex Marriage | 2 Comments

The Daily Show On The Anti-14th Amendment Conservatives (aka, the "Anchor Baby" issue)

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Ampersand

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 3 Comments

Don't Be a Commie!

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Ampersand

Clarissa writes: So I’m filling out a permanent residency questionnaire, and after the expected questions of whether I plan to practice polygamy or engage in acts of terrorism I encounter the following question: “Have you EVER been a member of, … Continue reading →

Posted in crossposted on TADA, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 14 Comments

Cartoon: Who To Blame?

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Ampersand

Click on the image to see it bigger. Script: PANELS 1 & 2. The Federal Reserve, depicted as a professorial-looking man (bow tie, pipe), cheerily talking to a balding, working-class looking dude in an undershirt. Working class dude is listening … Continue reading →

Posted in Cartooning & comics, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 12 Comments

The Politics of Language

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

When I was getting my master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), we learned about a study–I wish I could remember the details, but it’s been more than 20 years, and I have forgotten–which measured the … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, Language Politics | 11 Comments

After 14 Years, Abused Woman Finally Granted Asylum

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Ampersand

Rody Alvarado, whose case was blogged about on Alas multiple times a few years ago (such as here and here), has finally been granted asylum in the US. In order to demonstrate a valid asylum claim, an asylum seeker must … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc, In the news, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 2 Comments

Hatred

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

On July 1, over at Minnesota righty superblog True North (“Pointing Minnesota in the Right Direction”), Kevin Ecker decided to use his time to highlight an anti-immigration rally in Austin, Minnesota: Political activism at it’s [sic] best is honest grassroots … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative zaniness, right-wingers, etc., Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 58 Comments

Health Care Reform Won't Include Undocumented Immigrants. But It Should.

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Ampersand

Andrew Romano at Newsweek: From a purely economic standpoint, insuring illegal immigrants makes a lot of sense—and not just for them, but for everyone. Consider a few statistics. According to a July article in the American Journal of Public Health, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Care and Related Issues, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 16 Comments

You Lie!

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

So as previously noted, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., last night got himself into trouble for calling the President a liar. Now, there’s nothing wrong with calling the President a liar; indeed, that’s a time-honored American tradition. But you’re not supposed … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Care and Related Issues, Immigration, Migrant Rights, etc | 26 Comments