May 19, 2013

Immigration

LGBT Groups Fight for Inclusion in Immigration Reform

DreamsThe ability for same-sex couples to sponsor foreign-born partners for green cards may be the sticking point for the immigration bill.

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Bomber Brothers Prompt Antagonists to Immigration Reform

ImmTamerlan and Dzokhar Tsarnaev have become the latest point of discussion for those who want to see greater restrictions on immigration.

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Out of the Shadows: Counting Undocumented LGBT Immigrants

LGBTThere are at least 267,000 undocumented adult immigrants who self-identify as LGBT, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress.

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Will LGBT Binational Couples Be Included in Immigration Reform?

lgbtimmigrationUnlike their straight peers, LGBT U.S. citizens currently cannot sponsor spouses or partners for green cards. Will this imbalance be addressed by immigration legislation?

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The Rights of Domestic Workers: A Worldwide Movement

DreamA new United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) study finds that, internationally, many domestic workers are completely or partly excluded from protection under labor law.

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Immigrant Advocates React to Senate Immigration Reform Framework

DocsImmigrant advocacy groups weigh in on what they like and don’t like about the comprehensive immigration reform framework unveiled by a bipartisan group of senators.

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Immigration Think Tanks Squabble Over the Facts

BorderA report recently released by the Migration Policy Institute finds that spending on immigration enforcement exceeds that of all other criminal federal law enforcement agencies combined.

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Asian American Philanthropists and Asian American Needs

NewsNow that Asian American philanthropists have “made it,” what are they choosing to donate to?

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Nonprofits Encouraging Asian Americans to Flex Political Muscle

NewsSeveral groups are rallying Asian Americans to flex their political muscle, including KAYA, who wants to help see that population growth translates into increased voting.

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Second National Latino Organization Backs Gay Marriage

LULACFlying in the face of claims that Latinos are homophobic and against the LGBT community, the League of United Latino American Citizens comes out in support of marriage equality.

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New Analysis: 2010 Census Significantly Undercounts Minorities, Youth

CensusAccording to a new analysis, the 2010 Census undercounted minorities and youth. Nonprofits serving underrepresented areas must hope 2020’s count will be more accurate.

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In “Melting Pot” County, Service Provider for Immigrants Is in Jeopardy

NewsThe International Institute of New Jersey, serving immigrant populations in one of America’s most diverse counties, is in financial trouble after losing $800,000 in government funding.

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A Republican Version of the DREAM Act?

NewsThe Republican Party, facing what some consider near-certain defeat in November if they cannot woo more Latino voters, is considering support for something similar to the DREAM Act.

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Immigrant Groups and Local Government Salute Each Other

altAsian American organizations and local government officials in DC suburb recognize each other’s contributions to the benefit of the entire community.

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Undocumented but Undaunted: Immigrant Youth at Work in the Nonprofit Sector

Undocumented immigrant children raised in the United States face innumerable barriers to success. Will new immigration policy help these immigrants realize their dreams?

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Youth Leadership: The Engine of Immigrant Civic Participation

Among the lessons of the 2008 presidential election was the importance of immigrant youth groups in fueling civic engagement.

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Supporting Immigrant Youth - Removing Obstacles and Building on Strengths

Does the process of “becoming American” threaten immigrant success?

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Immigration and Nonprofits

Immigration policy is a human-rights and community-building issue that nonprofits cannot afford to ignore.

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Immigrant Integration and Asian-American Community Development

As immigrant populations grow but remain marginalized, how can nonprofits build a more perfect union?

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