Archive for the ‘Texas’ Category
Join a vigil for immigrant justice near you
Posted: April 19, 2012 at 4:34 pm By AllieWe are compiling a list of local events and rallies happening around the Supreme Court’s hearing on SB 1070. Find an event in your area, and join us in the streets to stand with families under attack from this anti-immigrant legislation.
The border fence that protects us from … Americans?
Posted: May 17, 2011 at 10:05 am By LloydThe federal government has spent over $2 billion already building a border fence with Mexico that even Sen. John McCain called ineffective. And for what? Apparently, to keep Americans on the other side: Lately, though, there’s been a distinctly surreal flavour to Ms Taylor’s colourful display of patriotic identity. About 350 metres from her porch, [...]
Who are the Know-Nothings: Louie Gohmert
Posted: March 21, 2011 at 3:20 pm By LloydYou’ve already taken the quiz, and if you are like most people, you probably couldn’t tell the difference between the outrageous rhetoric of the 19th century Know-Nothings and todays. Let’s take a look at one of the premiere Know-Nothings, Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas. Last time we checked in on Rep. Gohmert, he was very [...]
Texas continues to attack immigrants
Posted: March 7, 2011 at 1:12 pm By LloydLast week, we pointed to a trend in Texas that is starting to turn the state from a solidly Republican state to a purple one. The assault on Latinos, who make up nearly half of the under 18 population in Texas is intensifying. State Rep. Debbie Riddle, who has been pushing for Texas to adopt [...]
State GOP turning Texas blue?
Posted: March 2, 2011 at 5:08 pm By adminAnti-immigrant actions by GOP threaten to turn the Republicans most important state in national elections Democratic. Today, the Texas House will not address closing the Texas-sized deficit. Nope. Instead it will hold a hearing on banning “sanctuary cities” and other nonsense legislation aimed at appeasing its conservative base and alienating the Latino population. From the [...]
March in Texas on February 22nd
Posted: February 14, 2011 at 5:22 pm By LloydAre you going to be in Texas on February 22nd? Want to fight back against the anti-immigrant bills being considered in the state? Proposed state legislation on immigration will impose unsustainable costs on state and municipal governments. Our families are safe and secure b ecause our diverse communities trust local law enforcement. Texas must blaze [...]
Are Republicans starting to get it (part 2)?
Posted: January 21, 2011 at 3:35 pm By LloydI recently asked if Republicans were starting to get it on the Hispanic vote and their immigration stance. While it is clear that many are not, at least the message is starting to get through to some in the Texas GOP. Some Republicans fail to understand that comprehensive immigration reform is an existential issue to [...]
Free of electoral constraints, will they do the right thing?
Posted: November 16, 2010 at 1:44 pm By LloydWith the 2010 midterm elections over and Congress entering the lame duck session, Senator Reid and Speaker Pelosi are talking about bringing the DREAM Act back to the floor for a vote. With Speaker Pelosi getting some bipartisan support in the House, eyes are on the Senate to see if any Republicans will cross the [...]
GOP Terrorism hysteria + GOP immigration hysteria = TERROR BABIES
Posted: August 13, 2010 at 2:46 pm By LloydTerrorists are using the 14th amendment to get birthright citizenship for their children, who they will eventually train to carry out attacks against America. Or something. That’s the latest nonsense from the Republican Party. Not content to simply lie about crime statistics, beheadings, and kidnappings, or possibly worried that fearmongering over only one thing at [...]
Arizona’s copycats
Posted: June 1, 2010 at 4:02 pm By LloydDespite the threats of boycotts ranging from corporations to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game to the state itself, several states are considering copycatting Arizona’s racial profiling law. Minnesota is considering a law that is reported as requiring law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws; establishing eligibility criteria for federal and state public benefits; requiring possession [...]
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