immigration reform

The Immoral Impediments to Immigration Reform

Melvin Bray 8-04-2010

One day I'd love to understand why conservatives seem so good at public relations, while liberals, at ridicule.

Arizona Reveals a Struggle Beyond the Courtroom and the Ballot

Maryada Vallet 8-02-2010

In light of recent events in Arizona, I propose we lead in our communities where national and global leaders lag behind on issues of human rights and love of neighbor.

The Immigration Fight Isn't Over

Jennifer Kottler 7-29-2010

Yesterday, U.S.

'Hey Obama, Don't Deport My Momma!': A Photo Essay

Heather Wilson 7-29-2010

A children's rendition of Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' filled the air of Lafayette Square in Washington D.C. on Wednesday afternoon as U.S.

A Republican Pastor for Immigration Reform

Rev. Gary Wiley 7-20-2010

My name is Rev. Gary Wiley, pastor of justice and care at Trinity Grace Church in New York City. I am an evangelical Christian.

An Open Letter to Pastors: Our Nation Needs Immigration Reform

Matthew Soerens 7-19-2010

Dear Pastors,

Immigration, the Bible, and the Lawsuit

Lisa Sharon Harper 7-12-2010

ges/100524-immigration-civil-disobedience-lisa-sharon-harper.jpg">Last week President Barack Obama made a bold move. He went on the record explaining, in no uncertain terms, that he is in favor of comprehensive immigr

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Deportations that Destroy the Human Spirit

Maryada Vallet 7-09-2010

"Maybe I would be better off just crossing again and going to prison for many years." Upon hearing this, an instant knot forms in my gut.

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Mother of Exiles

Lynne Hybels 7-07-2010

Bill and I were vacationing in Michigan when we received the call from the White House asking if Bill would in

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Getting Past False Debates

Jim Wallis 7-02-2010

Yesterday, President Barack Obama spoke on the moral issue of reforming a "broken and dangerous" immigration system, in a speech that grew

Open Letter to Obama: 'Lives are at Stake'

Julie Peeples 7-02-2010

Dear Mr. President,

Video: President's Address on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

the Web Editors 7-02-2010

President Obama spoke at American University yesterday and called for both parties to come together to fix a broken immigration system.

Fixing Immigration: President Obama's Speech

LaVonne Neff 7-01-2010

President Obama is getting no respite from contentious issues. Today, speaking at American University's School of International Service, he tackled immigration reform, held hostage for decades, he said, by political posturing.

Durham Stands in Solidarity with Arizona Immigrants

Chris Liu-Beers 6-28-2010

Last week the City Council of Durham, NC voted to suspend city-funded travel to Arizona in response to the passage of SB 1070. According to one local

Foreclosure: Dismantling Family Ties

Janis Bowdler 6-15-2010

A recent study authored by National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the Center for Community Capital at the University of North Carolina found that family bonds were profoundly distressed after exper

What's in a Name? Living in a "Rule of Law" City

Crissy Brooks 6-14-2010

Last month, the mayor of Costa Mesa -- where I live -- proposed and passed a proclamation declaring our city a "Rule of Law" city. It is not that we were in total anarchy before May.

Nonviolence takes hold in "Mexico's Gaza"

Michael Perillo 6-09-2010

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Imagining a New American Church Response to Immigration

Noel Castellanos 6-07-2010

This week, a group of 150 Christian leaders committed to the ministry of reconciliation in their churches, communities, schools, and organizations gathered at Duke Divinity School to explore how th

Labor is Part of the Immigration Equation

Marque Jensen 6-03-2010

If migration policy was "freed" or emancipated, people could respond to real work opportunities, economies would be able to grow globally, the federal and state focus could be put on fighting crime and http://www.latina.com/lifestyle/news-politics/immigration-

Time to Declare a Mission Trip Moratorium

Troy Jackson 6-02-2010

Like many Christ-followers in the United States, I have participated in my fair share of mission trips to the Caribbean and Central and South America over the past few decades.