Quote of the day from John F. Kennedy

Take a look at the top ten misconceptions about immigrants and immigration, and get the facts, as provided by the National Immigration Forum, posted at Amercian Apparel.

Get some quick facts on immigration in honor of Immigration Awareness Month, and learn how you can take action for comprehensive immigration reform today!

Check out today's quote of the day from Michael Bloomberg...

A local San Antonio woman and former St. Mary’s student is facing deportation. Benita Veliz’ world got turned upside down one afternoon when she was pulled over and couldn’t show a driver’s license. Veliz was brought to the US from Mexcio when she was only eight years old, grew up here, contributed to her school and community, and although she is undocumented, calls the US her home. Veliz’ case has made national news, has gained overwhelming support for her rights, and, with the recent introduction of the Act in the last few weeks in Congress, brought the DREAM Act back to table.

We will begin sharing inspiring quotes and progressive thoughts on issues, such as immigration.  Share your thoughts with, or if you have a favorite, share it here!

What is the DREAM Act:
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is bipartisan legislation which will help young people who were brought to the United States years ago as undocumented immigrant children, and who have since grown up here, stayed in school, and kept out of trouble, an opportunity to enlist in the military or go to college and have a path to citizenship which they otherwise would not have without this legislation.  Citizenship would be awarded after a mandatory two years in higher education or military service.

Post your questions on the economy and vote on submissions from others. The President will answer some of the most popular on Thursday.
UPDATE: The online town hall is at 11:30 AM Thursday, the voting will close at 9:30 AM.

Will you do your part? Here’s your chance. Join us for the next Hispanic Quality of Life community forum. We will have free dinner for everyone & the Capital Area Food Bank will giving out free bags of groceries (no questions asked).  Read on for complete details.

We are proud to report that President Obama has brought comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) back to the table, as he discussed in a Hispanic Caucus meeting and a California town hall meeting earlier this week.

But as CIR gains positive attention now, it’s more important than ever, to be aware of the false claims being made against CIR and begin informing ourselves on the truth.

Review the false claims, hypocrisies and more here.