As far as national issues are concerned, immigration reform appears to have moved ahead of climate change reform, much to the chagrin of economist Paul Krugman. On ABC’s This Week, Krugman lamented the shift and hoped for its reversal: “This is one heck of an issue, it’s deeply divisive among both party’s, which is one [...]
Arizona Governor Jane Brewer, caved to political pressure earlier today, and signed into law Senate Bill 1070. The law will allow police officers to question the immigration status of ‘suspicious’ individuals. But deciphering what constitutes a ‘suspicious’ individual or ’suspicious’ behavior, is easier said than done. The reality is that individuals will be targeted by ethnicity. [...]
The state of Arizona has inched closer to legalizing racial profiling, thanks to a senate bill that has made its way to the Governor‘s desk. The bill would allow police officers to stop and question those believed to be illegal immigrants. But most disturbing are the considerations that would be taken into account, when questioning [...]
A raging storm of seismic proportion is soon to arrive at the shores of the Republican party. Warning clouds have already gathered prematurely in anticipation. Meanwhile, unprepared right-wing partisans toil in ignorance, unaware, that their rhetoric will soon be tested. The surging disconnect between Hispanics and the Republican party has recently widened, to disproportionate levels. According to [...]
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