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Border Policy: Cultural Consciousness Social Issues

by::  James Ordner

The current relationship between Mexico and America is a product of liberal economic policies coupled with globalized forces of production.   Many vital jobs in American are filled by Mexican immigrants, occupations that if unfilled would likely disable certain sectors of More...

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Posted on: Thursday, December 21, 2006   by:   james06    0 Comments    Share

Policy Statement: Hispanic Education Education

by::  Paul Manriquez

The education of Hispanic children is at a serious crossroads.   Hispanics are the fastest growing minority population in the United States today, yet Hispanics lag behind the rest of the population in the area of education.   One of the More...

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Posted on: Thursday, December 21, 2006   by:   paul06    1 Comments    Share

Policy Position Paper Education

by::  Yvette Sanchez

Issue: Many immigrants come to the U.S. with low educational backgrounds, which create stereotypes that immigrants are uneducated and low wage earners.   Children of immigrants are often placed in classes where leaning is often difficult because of a More...

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Posted on: Thursday, December 21, 2006   by:   yvette    1 Comments    Share

Three-Digit Increases or Measurement Errors? Economy

by::  Pablo Quintanilla

As the Christmas season arrives, I’m reminded that many of us might send money to a family member or friend in Mexico.  Two years ago I sent $120 to Cocoyoc, Morelos to my grandmother during Christmas.  The dollar amount seems insignificant, More...

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Posted on: Monday, December 11, 2006   by:   pablo    0 Comments    Share

Fence or No Fence United States - México Relations

by::  Daniela Perdomo

Roberto, a Mexican immigrant to Boston, is in the country legally and has been paying taxes for nine years. His wife, Lupe, applied for a visa to join him but was denied. Together, they made the decision to have her enter More...

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Posted on: Monday, December 11, 2006   by:   daniela    0 Comments    Share

Raids on Undocumented Workers and Businesses Economy

by::  Lori De La Rosa

There has been a recent increase in the number of immigrant raids on businesses in the United States.  As a hot topic for recent political debates, our country is torn between how to deal with the estimated 11million undocumented people living More...

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Posted on: Monday, December 11, 2006   by:   LoriDeLaRosa    0 Comments    Share

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