Youth Say Tabling DREAM Act a Good Decision
Young advocates for the DREAM Act say the postponement of a Senate vote gives them more time to convince senators of their cause.
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House Passes DREAM Act, Senate Tables It
After passing in the House, Senate Democrats made a strategic decision to postpone a vote on the measure that would offer a path to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants.
Before Vote, Final Prayers for DREAM Act
The night before both Houses of Congress were expected to vote on the Dream Act, supporters held candlelight vigils across the country to pray for its passage.
Hispanic Group Asks Cuomo to Implement a “Latino Agenda”
The Latino Society of New York wants Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo to appoint Latinos to key positions in his new administration. The announcement of the proposed “Latino Agenda” cost one long-time Assembly aide his job.
New Report Shows Gays Are Most Targeted for Hate Crimes
The report by the Southern Poverty Law Center follows a rash of anti-gay crimes in New York. A gay advocate says immigrant members of the LGBTQ community are especially vulnerable.
DREAM Act Supporters Press for Vote in Lame Duck Session
Young people in New York are calling for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to bring the DREAM Act to a vote before Republicans assume the majority in the House in 2012.
Amid Cholera Epidemic, Haitian Immigrant Community Sends Soap, Money and Prayers
The Haitian immigrant community is struggling to find effective ways to address Haiti’s latest disaster.
Gutiérrez to DREAM Act Supporters: Put Pressure on Republicans
Illinois Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez wants to focus on passage of the DREAM Act as a stand-alone bill during the lame duck session. In New York over the weekend, the leader in the fight for immigration reform signaled a shift in tactics.
Color Coded Census Maps: Where We Live Now
Eric Fischer’s maps show where whites, blacks, Asians and Hispanics live, and illustrate the degree to which American cities remain segregated along racial lines.
Advocates Press Obama to Issue Executive Order on Immigration Reform
Advocates in New York are symbolically mailing pens to President Obama, urging him to use his executive powers to reform the federal immigration system.