Tag Archives: Immigration reform

Jorge Ramos Shines Light on Immigration Issues

But first, two definitions.... Civil disobedience is the active, professed refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government, or of an occupying international power. Civil discourse is engagement in discourse (conversation) intended to enhance understanding. It's important to understand these two terms... both the differences and similarities among them.  And the fact that sometimes, an … Continue Reading ››

Finally: President Obama Issues Substantive Immigration Action

If you are a Texan, chances are good that you have met someone who is, knows or is directly related to an undocumented immigrant living in the United States.  16.6 million families in the United States are of  "mixed status" -- households where American Citizens and undocumented persons live under the same roof.  As such, … Continue Reading ››

Rep. Steve King Confronted by DREAMers, Caught on Tape

Erika Andiola and Cesar Vargas, both members of the … Continue Reading ››

‘Obama’s Katrina’? No, But…

A true crisis just the same. If you've watched any American news outlet in the last 48 hours, you are probably aware that President Obama will be in the Lone Star State today for a very brief trip... appearing at two separate Democratic fundraisers.  The timing simply couldn't be worse for the Commander-In-Chief, as things on … Continue Reading ››

The Immigration Fight: Protesting Children??

For those that were around an American television in the year 2000, it's quite possible you remember the name Elian Gonzalez... a little boy from Cuba that was the center of a massive international custody fight.  He originally came to the US by boat and his mother actually died en route to get to … Continue Reading ››

Immigration Reform from the GOP Side

As returning readers know, Texas Leftist is a site that makes no issue with having a Left-leaning perspective (as though the name was not sufficient enough to decipher that). But even with that acknowledgement, there are many issues that are simply too big to confine to a singular point of view. I also believe that … Continue Reading ››

Before You FREAK OUT About Obama’s Budget…

Take two seconds, breathe, and use that noggin of yours to gain some long-game perspective. One thing is clear... It's a busy time in our Federal Government right now. Probably the busiest time that we've had since Democrats controlled both houses of Congress. We sit on the precipice of having Our Legislators do … Continue Reading ››