Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

-Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
 

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Now it’s time for YouTube (), as the President will today address the nation regarding his first 100 days in office, and it will be streamed live on the popular video sharing site.

Furthermore, YouTube today features several related video clips on its homepage, including Karl Rove and Al Jazeera’s analysis of Obama’s first 100 days of presidency.

If you want to contribute, you can create a video with your assessment of Obama Administration’s work so far and advice to help them do a better job. YouTube will feature some of these videos on their News page tomorrow.

Tune in here, today at 8pm EDT, to watch the conference live.

As the spread of swine flu is affecting everything from school schedules to currency exchange rates, it’s important to make sure that you are getting accurate, up-to-the-minute information. Rumors are starting to spread and create panic and it’s critical to stay informed and keep up to date with information from medical experts.

America is a nation of nations. We touch every nation and every nation touches us in return. This is our history, this is our tradition, this is the source of strength.
- Gen. Colin Powell USA (Ret.), at a citizenship swearing in ceremony on the National Mall, April 12, 2009.

I wanted you to see this important message from MATT.org (http://matt.org/english/) Board member Fr. Virgilio Elizondo. http://achtus.org/DREAMActStatement.html

 

American competitiveness also requires immigration reforms that reflect the importance of highly skilled foreign-born employees. Demand for specialized technical skills has long exceeded the supply of native-born workers with advanced degrees, and scientists and engineers from other countries fill this gap. This issue has reached a crisis point.”

"Every ethnic minority, in seeking in its own freedom, helped strengthen the fabric of liberty in American life. Similarly, every aspect of the American economy has profited from the contributions of immigrants."

John F. Kennedy
President of the United States

Read the April issue of SV Top 5 now!

Check out the April 2009 issue of the Student Voices monthly online newsletter, “SV Top 5,” and see if your content was featured this month.

 In the last week, there have been numerous developments regarding the state of immigration and the United State's relationship with other American countries. President Obama's visit to Mexico and the Summit of the Americas has revealed what some call a "thawing" of relations between the U.S. and Latin America. Mexico, Cuba, and Venezuela are countries where political and social policy is most rapidly evolving... 

Courtesy of businessweek.com, interesting article discussing how immigrants have shaped our nation, industries and economy, and how new restrictions could hinder progress. (http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/apr2009/tc20090415_771803.htm)