AltWeeklies Wire
Who Would Jesus Deport?new
Religious leaders, political figures and hyperbolic talking heads have yet to reach a consensus on the Bible's application to the issue of immigration in the United States.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Wolfe |
07-31-2014 |
Immigration
Help Children, Don’t Attack Themnew
The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, where thousands of Central American children are being detained, is grave.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Editorial Board |
07-24-2014 |
Immigration
Immigrants Need Affordable College, Advocates Saynew
Immigrant-rights advocates have been working to change the law to make college more affordable for Mississippi's growing immigrant population.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
03-24-2014 |
Immigration
Undocumented, Unafraid and Back to Schoolnew
For many of Mississippi's high school juniors and seniors, back to school means taking AP courses, doing research on what college or university to attend, and maybe even planning for a trip abroad. But not everyone in the state can leave the country—nor can everyone in the South count on attending his or her state college campus.
Jackson Free Press |
Ingrid Cruz |
07-26-2013 |
Immigration
The New Immigration Fightnew
Maria Mazy, 19, is a naturalized US citizen who fears a Mississippi crackdown on immigration would destroy the peace and tranquility that she loves about America.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
08-31-2012 |
Immigration
Are Anti-Immigrant Efforts Bad for Business?new
Opponents of Arizona-style anti-immigration laws say they hurt states' tax bases. Some immigrants say anti-immigrant fervor hurts their businesses bottom lines as well.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
03-29-2012 |
Immigration
Los Cuentos Chinos: Immigration Myths and Realitiesnew
How do immigration tall tales size up to the truth?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
02-22-2008 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Latinos Aren't to Blame for America's Unemployment Ratenew
They have become a scapegoat for political and social criticism.
Jackson Free Press |
Melisha Grayson |
08-06-2007 |
Immigration
Dealing Racism in the Immigration Gamenew
Conservative talk-radio host Kim Wade partnered with the "immigration-reduction organization" NumbersUSA to deliver a petition against immigration reform to Sen. Trent Lott's office.
Jackson Free Press |
Matt Saldaña |
07-11-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Paradise Lostnew
Strangely, it wasn’t the hurricane itself that tore down the life and family of Daniel Dotta. It was the clean-up crew that came along behind it. With hard work and sacrifice, Dotta and his family had been creeping their way up the economic ladder. But then along came Cesar Flores Nunez.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
10-20-2005 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
