Archive for the ‘Massachusetts’ Category
Gay couple faces split because of antiquated DOMA
Posted: August 17, 2011 at 1:16 pm By adminBradford Wells and Anthony Makk have been together for 19 years and seven years ago they were legally married in Massachusetts. Despite the fact that they have been together for so long, their marriage is recognized by the state, and Makk is the sole caregiver for the terminally-ill Wells, they are in danger of being [...]
Boston activists protest AZ governor
Posted: July 12, 2010 at 11:35 am By adminThis weekend, the National Governors Association met in Boston to discuss immigration and other issues. Arizona governor Jan Brewer, who recently canceled the annual US-Mexico Governors conference in her own state, was in attendance. Brewer told the New York Times that she thinks the government’s lawsuit against Arizona’s racial profiling law is “outrageous.” (Fun fact: [...]
Massachusetts rejects Arizona-style copycat legislation, resolutions opposed to Arizona grow in numbers
Posted: June 29, 2010 at 4:38 pm By Dawn MaberyWhile media attention has focused on the 20 or so states where anti-immigrant legislators have said they plan to introduce bills similar to SB1070 in Arizona, there is a growing story nation-wide about the avalanche of opposition against the Arizona law reflected through dozens of resolutions passed at the municipal and state level. State, [...]
Don’t let Massachusetts become the next Arizona
Posted: June 15, 2010 at 5:10 pm By Rachel LaBruyereMassachusetts is the most recent in a long line of states to consider Arizona-like legislation. The MA legislature is considering an amendment to a budget measure that, among other things, would set up a hotline for people to call in order to “report illegal immigrants” and would require the Attorney General to investigate each claim.1
First, [...]
Boston stands in solidarity with Arizona
Posted: April 26, 2010 at 4:34 pm By Rachel LaBruyereYesterday in Boston, MA, over 100 people held a vigil in solidarity with the Arizona. The vigil was led by the Student Immigrant Movement, which organized the entire event with only 24 hours notice.
From Celina Barrios Ponce, Regional Organizer with the RI4A campaign:
For five and a half hours the group held a candlelight vigil in [...]
Why last night in Massachusetts doesn’t change our fight
Posted: January 20, 2010 at 5:45 pm By Rachel LaBruyereLast night, in a special election, former Massachusetts State Senator Scott Brown defeated State Attorney General Martha Coakley to fill the seat left behind by the late immigration reform champion Senator Ted Kennedy.
While the upset has sent waves through the political world, begging questions of the Democrats’ next steps and what the results mean in [...]
Today, We Honor Our Immigrant Service Members
Posted: November 11, 2009 at 12:14 pm By Rachel LaBruyereBy Wendy Sefsaf. Originally posted at Immigration Impact.
America will celebrate its veterans around the nation today, honoring those who have served our nation with selflessness and bravery. Included in the millions who have served are immigrants. From the Revolutionary war to current conflicts, immigrants have joined the ranks of our military to fight for and [...]
Update: Media Coverage of yesterday’s Family Unity event
Posted: October 14, 2009 at 3:48 pm By adminStories about yesterday’s amazing events are still coming in. We’ll continue to update throughout the day, so stay tuned.
NATIONAL COVERAGE:
NEW YORK TIMES: Immigration Rally Draws Thousands
THE HILL: Democrats face uphill climb on immigration
WASHINGTON TIMES: Immigration activists call for reform
LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS: Immigration reform rally held outside county building
FOX WASHINGTON NEWS: Call for Immigration Reform [...]
Family Unity: And we’re off!
Posted: October 13, 2009 at 10:54 am By Rachel LaBruyereCommunity leaders and families have arrived at the Church of the Reformation, next to Capitol Hill, to begin their day of lobbying Congress for comprehensive immigration reform.
Right now, Pastor Ronny Sanchez, from Springfield, MA is speaking passionately at the church’s podium about what reform means to him and why so many families urgently need this [...]
Honor Senator Kennedy, Pass Immigration Reform
Posted: August 28, 2009 at 9:33 am By adminOriginally posted at America’s Voice:
The Immigration community was deeply saddened by the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy this week, who, throughout his life, advocated for more inclusive policies toward refugees and immigrants. In fact, his first major legislative initiative was actually the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965.
Since then, Senator Kennedy had championed immigration reform, [...]
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