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Immigration Reform from the Ground Up: A Filmmaker’s Perspective

When I embarked on this journey over four years ago, I never thought I would witness what is happening in the country today: Congress is seriously debating passage of a bill that would overhaul our dysfunctional immigration system. What’s more, after several failed attempts in the past

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Why Passing the DREAM Act Would Benefit the Economy

Why Passing the DREAM Act Would Benefit the Economy

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding passage of the DREAM Act. Many arguments have been made from both sides of the political spectrum regarding how the United States should deal with the issue of immigration. But aside from the political and social consequences of implementing

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On November 6th, Vote for Question 4!

On November 6th, Vote for Question 4!

Check out the video we produced, along with Casa de Maryland and Educating Maryland Kids, in support of the Maryland Dream Act. If you live in Maryland, remember to Vote for Question 4 on November 6! Enjoy the video… The Dream Team

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Romney and Obama on Immigration – Transcripts from Presidential Debate

Romney and Obama on Immigration – Transcripts from Presidential Debate

WHO GAVE LORRAINE THE BEST ANSWER? QUESTION: Mr. Romney, what do you plan on doing with immigrants without their green cards that are currently living here as productive members of society? ROMNEY: Thank you. Lorraine? Did I get that right? Good. Thank you for your question. And

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No Papers, No Fear: Undocubus Immigration Activists Take Freedom Ride

No Papers, No Fear: Undocubus Immigration Activists Take Freedom Ride

The Undocubus is on its way from Arizona to North Carolina, is the National Democratic Convention ready? Undocubus to Roll From Arizona to DNC Convention. Throughout American history, whether or not those who had the most to lose were involved, it seems like everyone has an opinion

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Undocumented Activists Follow LGBT Tactics

Undocumented Activists Follow LGBT Tactics

Great piece on how the DREAM movement has brought together different advocacy tactics. On a lovely spring day, Nicholas Gonzalez gathered on the University of California (Berkeley) plaza with four other activists before embarking on their 3,000-mile, eight-month walk across the country to increase awareness about comprehensive

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“Deferred Action” for DREAM Act – Eligible Youth Announced by President Obama

“Deferred Action” for DREAM Act – Eligible Youth Announced by President Obama

I didn’t think this week could get any better! With barely any time to catch my breath, and barely any time to digest the joy I felt after seeing yesterday’s TIME magazine cover, my eyes blinked in disbelief earlier today, as I read Janet Napolitano’s announcement on “deferred action”

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WHOA!! Check out this month’s TIME magazine cover story and pic!

I don’t even know what to say…except to tell you that I interviewed Jose Antonio Vargas for the documentary…and he was a GREAT interview! And since a picture is worth a thousand words, consider this part and parcel of my 1,045 word essay:

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Pennsylvania DREAMers Making a Difference

Pennsylvania DREAMers march to make a difference!

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Second Half of California DREAM Act Jumps Major Hurdle

Second Half of California DREAM Act Jumps Major Hurdle

The second half of the California DREAM Act, AB 131, has been approved by the California Senate Appropriations Committee…

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