Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Quotes of the Day: Remembering Postville...
"We not only see this as a day of solidarity but also a day of calling for action. We vigorously call for comprehensive immigration reform to be part of the 2009 agenda." -Sister Mary McCauley, St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Postville
"There are core protections in our Bill of Rights that apply to all people. We're all entitled to basic human rights, regardless of what our citizenship status may be." -Lauri Lowell, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council in New Haven, Conn.
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
Monday, May 11, 2009
FW from MALDEF: Not on My Watch
I want to share with you a message I received from our friends at MALDEF. Please read the message below.
Thank you for supporting this effort.
Sincerely,
Marissa Gabrysch
Public Affairs
MATT.org
Let’s Prosper Together
---------- Forwarded message ----------...
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Quote of the Day: For immigration reform to pass...
“For immigration reform to pass this Senate this year, we need much more than hearings and photo ops and press releases and talking points. We will need actual legislation, and leadership on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. … I know I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and start work again.” – Sen. John Cornyn
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Quote of the Day: The politics might be hard...
“The politics might be hard, but reality is obvious: it is everyone’s best interests to change and fix our current immigration system.” Sen. Charles Schumer (NY).
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
The Americas' Reform: How and Why?
Read the May issue of Student Voices Top 5! http://newsletter.matt.org/svtop5/svnl0905.html
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Quote of the Day: Cinco de Mayo has come to represent...
"Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of the contributions that Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to America." ~ Joe Baca
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Quote of the Day: Never doubt that a small group of...
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)
Take action today for causes you care about! Learn more about how to contact your representatives and mobilize a network at matt.org! Visit the Action Center today: http://action.matt.org/action/
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
YouTube to Live Stream Obama Press Conference
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.
Posted By icmaldonado
1 Comments
Share
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Stop Swine Flu Rumors
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.
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Quote of the Day: America is a nation of nations...
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.
Posted By icmaldonado
0 Comments
Share
