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23 Dec

The New Cesar Chavez: The DREAM’ers

Not since Cesar Chavez has there been a symbol like him rising from the ground up that has become the national faceÂ ofÂ Latino empowerment in the United States.Â The magnitude of what Mr. Chavez achieved in terms of influencing public opinion...
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22 Dec

Project Economic Refugee on Randi Rhodes Show

Nicole Sandler filled in for Randi Rhodes (fast-forward to minute 28; I was dropped in the beginning because of some phone trouble but joined back in righ away) on her radio show to discuss the DREAM Act: As you know,...
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18 Dec

Who were the cowards that killed our DREAM & what are you going to do about it Mr. President?

We will never forget these tears. December 18, 2010 In a day that should’ve been a day of progress and celebration with the passage of the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, a dark cloud taints it withÂ the DREAM Act...
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17 Dec

Coward

Â Senator Jon Tester, whoÂ largely owes his becoming a Senator to the support of the progressive netroots,Â will vote against the DREAM Act.Â In case you missed it, his office issued the following statement:Â DECEMBER 17, 2010 Â Â Tester statement on...
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17 Dec

Hey MoveOn: Will You Support DREAM Act too?

MoveOn.org was the first organization that inspired me to be an activist.Â When they asked me for donations, volunteer support, or host an event for them in my town, I stepped up and answered their call.Â Now I’m asking something...
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17 Dec

With Tax Bill Out of The Way, Saturday Cloture Vote on DREAM Act

Proving once more that what Wall Street wants is what Wall Street gets, the tax giveaway to the millionaires passed in the House.Â However, the silver lining is that that clears the way for other matters to be taken up...
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15 Dec

Rachel Maddow: What Will Pass in the Senate?

Chris Hayes joined Rachel Maddow to discuss the prospects of the DREAM Act, Don’tÂ Ask Don’t Tell, and other legislation in the Senate in light of how Republicans have used the threat of the fillibuster numerous times, which used to...
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15 Dec

Support LGBT Rights Organizations That Back DREAM Act

ApparentlyÂ ever since Immigration Equality Action Fund came out in support of the DREAM Act, they have been getting someÂ criticism for beingÂ soÂ supportive of a measure that helps legalizeÂ immigrant youth thatÂ were brought by their parentsÂ to this country “illegally”.Â Such criticism, of course,...
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14 Dec

Jon Stewart on Republicans blocking DREAM Act and other legislation

“Since when does the Republican Party make 9/11 responders stand over in the corner with the gays and Mexicans?”-Jon Stewart in a segment he did ridiculing Republicans for blocking a vote on the DREAM Act, repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t...
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11 Dec

Attacking DREAM Act, Fox News Betrays American Freedom

In a direct assault of America’s freedom of opportunity, here comes Glenn Beck spewing racist rants attacking the DREAM Act, which would give kids that have grown up their entire lives in the U.S. the chance to make something positive...
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