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Jun 10, 2010, 4:25 pm
The New York squad holed up in Senator Schumer’s DC office just had a quick meeting with the senator. They going to continue with the sit-in because they are no where near happy with the results. The senator continues to stick with this line of not pushing the DREAM Act this year. One of... Comment - Like
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Jun 10, 2010, 3:31 pm
Right now immigrant youth from the New York State Youth Leadership Council are holding a sit-in, demanding that Senator Schumer meet with them and also take a stand on the DREAM Act.
For the past few months senator Schumer has joined other senators in leadership in an effort to stall the Dream Ac... Comment - Like
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Jun 9, 2010, 5:18 pm
Check out the letter by President, France A. Cardova. To get more involved in Indiana get in touch with the Indiana Latino Youth Collective.
http://lugar.senate.gov/issues/dream/pdf/Purdue.pdf
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Jun 8, 2010, 12:30 pm
Yesterday our friends over at Trail2010.org posted their own version of why the Dream Act is a necessity to students everywhere NOW!
As you may recall, our very own Mohammad posted this blog a couple days back explaining why the Dream Act has not been presented on the Senate floor and continues to ... Comment - Like
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Jun 8, 2010, 11:00 am
National Latino Congreso
Latino Leaders Urge President Obama/Congress to Make “Down Payments” on Immigration Reform in 2010
(Phoenix, AZ, June 7, 2010) The National Latino Congreso (NLC) held on May 31, 2010 an Emergency National Latino Summit on Immigrant Justice (“Latino Summit”) in the ... Comment - Like
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Jun 7, 2010, 10:33 am
So the group out of Michigan wants to track who is being missed out on by not being able to go to school. They have set up a form to gather all of the information and will share it with other groups around the country. If you are from Michigan than your information will be used to try to get Sen... Comment - Like
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Jun 6, 2010, 8:27 pm
RT @tnimmigrant: Sunday feature article in TN about the #dreamact by @tndotcom / solid article but comments are a joke! http://bit.ly/c7fiK1 #
.@MGM1987 is stil our #dreamact model – http://flic.kr/p/85jT9S #dreammodel #
RT @Trail2010 "Downpayments on immig reform=#DreamAct, #AgJobs #uafa pr... Comment - Like
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Jun 6, 2010, 1:22 pm
It’s Day 6 for the New York DREAMers. That’s 6 days of no food; just water and a little salt to stay stabilized.
They’re are still outside Senator Chuck Schumer’s office in New York. They are still waiting for him to move the DREAM Act. They are still fighting for thei... Comment - Like
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Jun 4, 2010, 5:42 pm
Call it Freaky Friday.
Since we all sincerely believe that DREAM Act organizing is actually a lot of fun (even when we call out our ‘allies’) and Dreamers are a photogenic bunch, we’ll leave you with this:
10 reasons for the DREAM Act to pass now
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Jun 4, 2010, 10:00 am
So, we all wait, and wait, and wait even longer for the Dream Act to have its chance.
A little over a year ago, the Dream Act was introduced as a stand-alone bill, and it was championed by mostly youth groups and passage was pushed. In June, under the umbrella of Reform Enforcement Immigration fo... Comment - Like
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Jun 4, 2010, 12:28 am
Sunset.
The New Mexico sunset is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. The air and desert almost seems cleaner than it does in Arizona, my home state. It’s a few weeks after SB 1070 in Arizona passed and I’m standing in the parking lot of a strip mall on a hill in Albuquerque, emot... Comment - Like
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Jun 3, 2010, 3:34 pm
From: The Immigrant Youth Justice League and allies
To: Congressman Gutierrez
Dear Congressman Gutierrez,
Thank you for all the work you have done to improve the conditions that immigrant families face.
We, like you, are deeply committed to the well being of our communities and to fighting for ... Comment - Like
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Jun 3, 2010, 2:26 pm
Its now Day 3 of the Hunger Strike and the effects of not eating for more than 48 hours has begun to take effect. The Strikers are more tired and perpetually hungry. Its also terrible to have to smell food and watch people eat in the busy NYC streets. But the strikers refuse to move until Senator ... Comment - Like
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Jun 3, 2010, 12:08 pm
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Today, immigrant youth, their friends, their families, and community members will rally outside of Congressman Luis Gutierrez’s office and urge him to support the DREAM Act as a stand-alone bill.
As one of this country’s leaders in the fight for immigrant rights, we... Comment - Like
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Jun 2, 2010, 12:26 pm
What? A group of 10 immigrant youth from NY have initiated an indefinite hunger strike in front of Sen Schumer’s NYC office on Tuesday June 1st to demand that Senator Schumer advance the Dream Act as a stand alone bill immediately
Why?As Chairman of the Senate Immigration Subcommittee Senator... Comment - Like
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Jun 1, 2010, 11:30 am
Ireri Unzueta, of Chicago, Illinois, tells her story. She has a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is an active member of the Immigrant Youth Justice League.
My name is Ireri and I’m undocumented.
I came to the U.S. in April of 1994 when I was seven years old with my mothe... Comment - Like
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Jun 1, 2010, 8:00 am
Stop ignoring me. I know that you do it so easily
But please try to see me.
I’m the problem you try to hide.
I’m the child left behind.
I’m the anger in this state
I’m the hope that is ingrained.
I’m the angry youth, which is your future.
Whose hopes and dreams you try to butcher.
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May 31, 2010, 7:33 pm
Nico, a member of Chicago’s Immigrant Youth Justice League, tells his story.
I was born on September 9th 1986 in Moroleon Guanajuato Mexico, and I came to this country in 1992, when I was 6 years old.
My mother worked long hours in a fume-filled room for twelve years, not knowing that her lu... Comment - Like
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May 30, 2010, 9:39 pm
“This is the moment for him to act,” Mr. Gutierrez said. “And if we stumble, if somehow we fail, let’s fail together. Let’s fail fighting!” From the New York Times article, found here.
Are you for real? Let’s fail together? Let’s fail fighting?
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May 30, 2010, 8:27 pm
Rhode Island Legislature Passes Resolution Expressing Profound Sympathy on the Passing of Tam Tran http://bit.ly/cfhFul #dreamact #
RT @MGM1987: #Dreamact Fundraiser was a success. Over $500 raised for @DreamAct. Hooray. Love Mishkan and Rabbi Linda for doing this! #
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May 29, 2010, 10:02 pm
The Migrant Messiah
YOU WERE BORN ON THE RUN IN A LAND NOT YOUR OWN,
WELCOMED IN BETHLEHEM BY THE SLAM OF A DOOR.
“WHO DO THE PEOPLE SAY THAT I AM?”
“THE MESSIAH!” THEY LAUGHED, “WRAPPED IN RAGS OF THE POOR!”
FROM GALILEE TO THE RIO GRANDE ISSUED FORTH A DECREE:
THE POLITICS OF POW... Comment - Like
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May 29, 2010, 3:15 pm
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Guest post from Jonathan Perez
Fear of deportation, fear of losing what I have worked hard to accomplish- this is the fear I face this week. Friday, I hit the road to Arizona to participate in the Mega March against SB 1070. I realize my return to sunny California... Comment - Like
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May 28, 2010, 4:09 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 28th 2010
IMMIGRANT YOUTH INITIATE HUNGER STRIKE!
Challenge Senator Schumer to be a leader on the Dream Act
New York, NY. On Tuesday, June 1st, a group of immigrant youth from the New York State Youth Leadership Council will begin a hunger strike in front of Se... Comment - Like
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May 27, 2010, 5:31 pm
Wow. Busy week. Busy month. We’ve got no time to lose…
Let’s recap.
It all started on May 17th, the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, when five students stage sit-in at Senator John McCain’s office. Four arrested were arrested, three were detained by ICE.
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May 27, 2010, 1:37 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
Flavia de la Fuente (949) 910-6362 media@thedreamiscoming.com
DREAM Act 5 call on Senator Feinstein to Champion the DREAM Act as Stand-Alone Bill
Los Angeles, CA. On May 27th, Mohammad Abdollahi and Lizbeth Mateo of the DREAM Act 5 – undocumented students who staged ... Comment - Like
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May 26, 2010, 2:16 pm
A great piece from LatinoPoliticsBlog:
I have been of the opinion that we wouldn’t see comprehensive immigration reform if there wasn’t any progress being made in the legislature by Memorial Day weekend. We are headed into the midterm campaign season, and soon the summer recess will begin. Afte... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2010, 8:21 pm
Crossposted from NIAC.
Washington, DC – Mohammad Abdollahi has lived in the United States for twenty-one years and considers himself an American. But after participating in a sit-in for immigration reform, he now finds himself facing imminent deportation to Iran. And because Abdollahi is gay, if ... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2010, 2:06 pm
Flying between Miami, FL and Phoenix, AZ- I write this now as the Trail takes on wings and climbs higher and higher into the sky aboard a plane on its way to Arizona. I just saw the waves of the ocean from a vantage point I’m not used to. I remember the first time a family friend took me out on a... Comment - Like
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May 23, 2010, 8:27 pm
Some of Team DreamActivist pictures with Tam and Cinthya http://bit.ly/9Z5Wns #dreamact #dreamgang #dreamliveson #
Support the #DreamAct Demand a response and sign this petition! http://bit.ly/942Z6k #ri4a #p2 #immigration #ttodreams #altoaz #sb1070 #
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May 22, 2010, 8:41 pm
Several sites have now tried to demonize both Lizbeth Mateo and TheDreamisComing by linking the young Dream Activists to “left-wing” organizations like the National Council of La Raza, and the Center for American Progress.
Labeling the organizations above as anywhere near liberal shows ... Comment - Like
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May 21, 2010, 12:04 am
7 STUDENTS ARRESTED AFTER CALLING ON FEINSTEIN TO CHAMPION DREAM ACT AS STAND-ALONE BILL
On May 20th at 3pm, supporters of the DREAM Act marched from Union Square in San Francisco, CA to Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office. Over 60 students were present to demand Senator Diane Feinstein to push... Comment - Like
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May 20, 2010, 11:16 pm
My thought…is that you suck.
Thanks for writing in Bobby! And my thought… is that I just put your information into the DREAM Act petition. Thanks for the support!
My grandparents and father came to this COUNTRY LEGALLY> Now may I suggest you APPLY by way of the LEGAL APPLICATIO; I am ... Comment - Like
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May 20, 2010, 5:47 pm
CALL SENATOR FEINSTEIN NOW: ASK FOR HER TO CHAMPION THE DREAM ACT AS A STAND-ALONE BILL: (310) 914-7300
For Immediate Release
NINE STUDENTS ARRESTED AFTER PARTICIPATING IN A CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE ACTION CALLING FOR PASSAGE OF THE DREAM ACT
NINE CITIZENS TAKEN TO THE CULVER CITY HIGHWAY PATROL CENTER... Comment - Like
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