Tag Archives: Racial profiling

Announcing the Obama Foundation’s future home


Obama Foundation
 David Plouffe info@obamabiden.com
I’m writing to share some exciting news with you before it goes public.After all, it was you who made the improbable victory of President Obama possible.We’re getting ready to make a big announcement about where the Barack Obama Foundationis headed, and I don’t want you to miss it.Join the Obama Foundation today, and be the first to know.

Join us today to be the first to hear the news.This Foundation will not only celebrate the progress we’ve already made together but also continue to drive transformative change.

Right now, you and I have a unique opportunity to help lay the groundwork for the Foundation while the President is still in office. Let’s dream up big plans for the future of the movement we started together, and think about how we’ll inspire citizens everywhere to better their communities, their countries, and their world.

You should be part of it.

Sign up now, and let’s build this future together:

http://act.barackobamafoundation.org/ofa/join-us

Thank you,

David Plouffe
2007-2008 Campaign Manager, Obama for America
Obama Foundation Board Member

VIDEO: Will The Supreme Court Side With Justice Over Racism?


The United States Supreme Court is hearing arguments in Arizona v. United States, the Obama administration‘s challenge to Arizona’s anti-immigration law, SB1070. What they won’t be hearing is what and who has fueled this discriminatory legislation.
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is one of the most dangerous groups in the country.
Along with like groups in the John Tanton network FAIR has written and pushed laws like SB1070.
Will justice triumph over racial profiling and discrimination fueled by supremacist and nativist fringe groups?

We need to stand together in this most pressing time.
Take a stand against FAIR! Sign the pledge and show that we will not tolerate justice being trampled by racism!

http://mycuentame.org/justiceoverracism

You’re invited: Tony & Janina’s American Wedding


 

Be a part of their story

Have you heard the story about Tony & Janina? Their family was torn apart by our broken immigration system and their heartbreaking story has been captured by a powerful documentary film.

Tony & Janina’s story is just one of thousands that happen every day. More and more states are attempting to copycat Arizona’s racial profiling laws, while the House of Representatives has grown increasingly restrictionist and lawmakers attempt to take citizenship away from newborn babies.

We need to stand up and fight back, locally and nationally.

But where do we start? With you. In your homes and communities, with your friends and families, at your churches and schools. We want you to hold a screening of a special version of “Tony & Janina’s American Wedding” and invite your community. We’ll provide you with a special copy of the film, discussion questions and everything you’ll need to get your community involved.

Sign up to host a screening party in your neighborhood >> http://ri4a.org/

It’s simple. Just sign up to host, set the date and time of your party, and then start inviting your friends. We’ll provide you with everything you need to get the discussion underway – you just provide the space.

We need everyone in the fight. Host a party, share Tony & Janina’s story and get your friends and family involved!

http://reformimmigrationforamerica.org/blog/blog/tony-janinas-american-wedding/

Thanks,

Marissa Graciosa

Reform Immigration FOR America

Pols’ 12 Most Racist Claims | European Xenophobia Rising | New Immi Law Embraces Racial Profiling


Finally, an Immigration Bill that Embraces Racial Profiling!

Snyder’s bill tells police to drop their “reasonable suspicions” of anyone hailing from dozens of countries full of white people. How is that not racial profiling?READ MORE

Travis Packer / Immigration Impact

As Election Looms, Observers Are Watching AZ Immigration Law Case Closely

SB 1070’s impact has gone beyond Arizona races as the law has become part of the national immigration debate. READ MORE

Valeria Fernandez / New America Media

Thousands of Migrants Detained in Remote Facilities with Limited Access to Legal Counsel 

The unnecessary, expensive and inhumane detention of people who are not dangers to our communities prevents a fair day in court for detainees. READ MORE

By Joan Flanagan / Imagine 2050


Undocumented Mexican immigrants are searched while being in-processed at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), center in Phoenix, Arizona. Thousands of mostly Hispanic immigrants will march in US cities Saturday to press for immigration reform and condemn Arizona's controversial new immigration law, organizers said. 28 out of 33 Recommendations for ICE Changes Have Been Overlooked 

The OIG report shows that ICE talks about its priorities, but doesn’t have actual mechanisms to meet them by measuring progress or ensuring compliance. READ MORE

By Michele Waslin / Immigration Impact



The 12 Most Outrageous Statements Politicos Have Made About Immigration During the 2010 Campaign

From threats of violence against immigrants to calls for mass deportation, candidates across the country are unleashing a torrent of hate speech. READ MORE

/ America’s Voice

Federal Court to AZ: Your Anti-Poor, Anti-Immigrant Voter Law Is Not OK 

Lauren Kelley

Tea Party Loyalists Biased Against Blacks, Latinos, Immigrants, & Gays 

Chip Berlet

Sharron Angle Pits Brown Against White in Another Racist Anti-Immigrant Attack Ad

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Slavoj Zizek: Why Far Right and Xenophobic Politicians Are on the Rise in Europe

Zizek: I really am worried about how the far right is setting the general political agenda, even while being in the minority. READ MORE

By Amy Goodman, Slavoj Zizek / Democracy Now!