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Dedicated to you, the dreamer

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 12:13 am
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be b...
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Encounter of Regional DREAM ACTivists Recap

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 7:54 pm
On November 14, Jovenes por el DREAM Act of St. Sabina’s Parish in Belton, Missouri, – a group of students who would either benefit from the DREAM Act or people supporting it – pulle...
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Dream Act Workshop at the University of Michigan — Tonight

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 7, 2009, 8:41 am
Workshop -”Dream Act 101″: Monday, December 7th – 6:30pm at Angell Hall Auditorium D Come learn and be a part of the discussion: Undocumented student testimonies – ‘I grew...
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Design the 2010 Dream Act Postcard Now! Win Goodies, Showcase Your Work!

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 6, 2009, 9:54 am
With the new year being just around the corner we thought it was time for some late spring cleaning, after sifting through the site we realized it was time to toss out the old corny postcard design an...
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Asian Migrant Youth Empowered Despite Attempts to Silence

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 5:04 pm
After a long week of continuous studying, researching, and finals, I was ready to kick back and write an amazing blog post on the awesomeness of immigrant youth and anything related (yes, awesomeness ...
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Nevada Dreamers: Deadline near for organizing training

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 10:52 am
Nevada Dreamers: The deadline to apply for the Movement Building Training in Las Vegas is this Monday! From the CCC website: Do you think you’re a leader? Are you interested in organizing? Do you...
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ALIPAC: Following the Money Trail to Gheen's Pockets

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 11:52 pm
It’s not often that we agree with Jim Gilchrist, the founder of rabidly anti-immigrant Minuteman Project group. But we have managed to find common ground recently, especially where the White Pri...
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"Papers" movie comes to the Washington, DC area

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 10:24 am
The documentary “Papers” – which highlights the stories of six DREAM Act students across the country – will be screened during the National Low-Income Immigrant Rights Conferen...
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Video analysis: AP covers Dreamers vs. FAIR (and we win!)

Dream Activist posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 1:22 pm
I told a little bit more of my high school and college experience as an undocumented person on this Associated Press piece, “Future of Illegal Students Hinges on a DREAM”. The reporter als...
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Trail of DREAMs and Fasting: Florida's Escalation

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 7:35 pm
They keep telling us to wait. But we can’t wait. We won’t wait. We can’t afford to lose another human to an unjust law that shatters his dreams and scars his wrists. Just two weeks ago, we were ...
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Reflections on where I am as a DREAM Act Student

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 11:34 am
The Holidays have come and gone, it amazes me how fast this year has gone by already. Another year that flew by us, summing it up now to two years since the DREAM Act was defeated in the Senate. I rem...
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Pope (technically) endorses the DREAM Act

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 10:08 am
I am not attempting to break the separation between church and state, but this news article definitely caught my eye this morning. Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his message on the World Day for Migrants...
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Particulars and Universals #3: Tips on How to Lie Successfully

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 1:34 am
You’re undocumented and common sense dictates that you keep it a secret from the average American. The baggage that comes with keeping such a secret is that you very frequently have to tell half...
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This Thanksgiving: #IamThankFulfor

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 9:04 pm
Since we often don’t focus on the good things in life, I’ll stir up some positive energy here. I am thankful that everyone we know seems to be working hard to make immigration reform a po...
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Press Statement : Milwaukee Public School Board of Directors Back DREAM Act

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 2:41 pm
For Immediate Release: November 20, 2009 Press contact: Melanie Benesh, 414-469-9206 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BACK DREAM ACT Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Public School...
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What is this country really afraid of?

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 1:25 am
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Enrique Morones, the founder of Border Angels, a non-profit, volunteer run, human rights organization that strives to prevent deaths along the U.S.-Mexico border...
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A Conversation between America and her Children

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 7:33 pm
America came up to me today and She asked, “What’s wrong my child?” Where is the Hope that used to live in your eyes? Why has the light been dimmed? I can feel that your heart has submitted to t...
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Miami Dream Leaders Jesus & Guillermo facing deportation – UPDATE

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 12:37 am
Getting close to the moment of positive change for our broken immigration system, immigration authorities are stepping up detentions and deportations. Their enforcement program main priority is remov...
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Undocumented Korean Student Speaks Out

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 2:22 pm
Korean student shares a secret: In the beginning of the semester, my Political Science professor taught the class that there are two types of political participants and they can be classified as eith...
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EPIC FAIL: MN Tea-Party Sabotaged

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 6:05 pm
Today as I opened my inbox and my social media accounts I was intrigued to read the following words lined up together: Tea-Baggers PUNK’D. As I sorted through several blogs and youtube clips I came...
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United We Dream in The Nation

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 3:00 pm
A few weeks ago, I received a request from Kristina Rizga, the Executive Editor of Wiretap Magazine, inviting me to participate in a forum reflecting what lessons and opportunities the post- election ...
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Walter Lara and Anne Galisky from Papers on CNN

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 11:21 pm
If you weren’t able to catch Walter Lara and Papers, the Movie director Anne Galisky on CNN with Rick Sanchez last Thursday, please take the time to watch the video here: Undocumented students ...
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Napolitano: Same Old Story for 2010

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 8:12 pm
Yesterday, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, gave a speech in which she confirmed that the country is ready for immigration reform and that the administration is committed to pushing f...
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Celebrating 10 Years in the United States

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 7:03 pm
Nov 13 – This Black Friday marks 10 years in the United States for me. It’s got to be a sign. Exactly 10 years ago, my entire world collapsed as we boarded the flight to the United States...
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Lou Dobbs Takes a 'Voluntary Departure' from CNN

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 5:56 pm
It’s celebration time in the promigrant social media sphere amidst confirmation that Lou Dobbs is resigning from CNN. allisonkilkenny So long, Lou Dobbs. One less paranoid white dude spreading ...
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Missouri, Nov. 14 – Regional Dream Act Meeting – Meet Marie Gonzalez

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 3:28 pm
Sponsored by Dream Act Organization & Sons & Daughters of Immigrants Organization Encounter of Regional Dream Act Supporters Proudly Presents: Marie has become a key leader in the national effort...
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Philadelphia Mayor Signs Exec. Order Protecting Immigrants

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 7:34 pm
As many of us know, on November 5th the Senate voted 60-39 against the Vitter-Bennett amendment which would’ve required proof of citizenship and discouraged undocumented immigrants from completing t...
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Today – Catch Papers Director and Walter Lara LIVE with Rick Sanchez on CNN

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 11:36 am
We got great news from the wonderful people who created Papers, today at 3:45-4:00 ET they will be on national TV, alongside Dream student Walter Lara, on CNN’s Rick Sanchez show. You can catch...
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Don't miss Papers Screening in NYC at Columbia this Friday!!!

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 11:25 am
If you missed our last NYC Papers Screening, now is your chance to view it before its too late!!! COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Alfred Lerner Hall Lobby 115th & Broadway ROOM C555 DOORS OPEN AT 6:30pm. Fi...
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Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 1:24 pm
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Fort Hood Sparks Muslim Bashing in Mainstream Media

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 12:37 am
Consider this a public service announcement. This bothers me more than the daily hatred spewed by talk show hosts like Lou Dobbs and Glenn Beck. Why? Because most people already know what to expect f...
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DREAM Roundup: Rhode Island, San Francisco, Florida, Wisconsin

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 9:15 am
Dreamers in Wisconsin with a clear message for Obama In Rhode Island, the three candidates for District 10 all agree: Rhode Island must support in-state tuition for undocumented students. Good to see...
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Particulars and Universals #2: Did you know that you can go to college?

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 2:01 am
I didn’t. It was most likely because whenever the topic of college came up, my older sister would retort, “Why apply when I can’t even attend?” while my parents would look largely disc...
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Dream Roundup: Rutgers, Arizona State, Cal State Dominguez Hills

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 12:01 pm
Harvard Dreamer (Photo by Daily Breeze) At Rutgers University, a student dreams of having access to in-state tuition for New Jersey students. Last night’s victory by Chris Christie in the guber...
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Madison Wisconsin: Students Rally Obama for the DREAM Act

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:43 am
... deserve to have our voice be heard. The Dream Act will provide students with access to higher education and it will allow for better opportunities for a lot of people. We just want to be...
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Election Night Déjà vu: Maine Fails to Protect Marriage

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 1:56 am
I watched the returns from Maine last night just as fervently as I had watched election returns in California a whole year ago. Much like Proposition 8, Question 1 in Maine sought to repeal marriage e...
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ASK Feinstein, Why Are You Deporting U.S. Citizens?

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 11:56 am
cross-posted from NYSYLC, thanks Kiran and Katie New Immigration Reform Policy: Deporting Our US Citizen Children When we elected Barack Obama as the President of the United States, we thought we we...
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The DREAM Roundup

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 10:42 am
IDEAS continues to mobilize the UCLA community, this time targeting congressman Brad Sherman (Daily Bruin): “We’ve invested in these individuals from kindergarten to 12th grade, and it’s impor...
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DREAM Act Student featured on Immigration Split Network

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 11:40 am
DREAM Act Student featured on Immigration Split Network. More and more media coverage pours out on behalf of the Dream Act, demonstrating the progress that we continue to make. This time we get a cli...
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Oregon: Multnomah County commissioners support DREAM Act

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 9:10 am
By Nikole Hannah-Jones, The Oregonian October 29, 2009, 5:44PM The Multnomah County commissioners never seem short of resolutions to pass and proclamations to make, but today’s unanimous vote t...
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Florida, a Week in Review: New College and Miami Dade Presidents Come Out

Dream Activist posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 7:55 am
On October 19, 2009, Florida youth organized coordinated actions to raise awareness of their END campaign which stands for Education Not Deportation. This campaign seeks: An END to the unjust crimina...
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Waiting for my Dreams to take Flight

Dream Activist posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:45 pm
I am free, yet I am caged. There are no wings with which to fly, so I am trapped on the ground, forever observing those lucky souls in flight above me. Periodically, they look down at me with disdai...
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VIDEO: DREAM Senate briefing testimonies

Dream Activist posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:28 am
Below, the moving testimonies of Noe Guzman and Herta Llusho, representing DREAM Act-eligible students from across the country who grew up in the United States, yet are still denied an opportunity to ...
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[URGENT] VIGIL FOR THE MEJIA FAMILY (OCT. 29TH)

Dream Activist posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 6:27 pm
TAKE ACTION — UPDATED 10.29.09 CALLS NEEDED NOW – VIGIL AT SENATOR FEINSTEIN’S OFFICE Gilbert’s family is being deported soon, take a second to do the following things: 1.  Cal...
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Notes from the Underground: My trip to Rochester, NY

Dream Activist posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 3:25 pm
About two Friday’s ago, I had the awesome opportunity to travel by bus on a 12 hour bus ride (round trip) to faciliate two workshops on the Dream Act for student groups at the University of Ro...
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Annual Letter on Advising Undocumented Applicants

Dream Activist posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 11:00 am
I received this Annual Letter on Advising Undocumented Applicants 2010-11 in my inbox yesterday, which may help high school undocumented seniors with declaring county of citizenship and other residenc...
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