Immigration
A study of more than 3,000 signs shows how immigrants are transforming three Philly neighborhoods.
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Listen 1:13Ali Velshi on ‘Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy’
MSNBC host and correspondent Ali Velshi joins us to talk about his new memoir about his family history and how it was shaped by ideas of social justice and democracy.
Air Date: May 7, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:47Delaware’s 14,000 immigrants eligible for naturalization face complex path to citizenship
Of the state’s 100,000 immigrants, only 14,000 are eligible for naturalization. Here’s a look at some of the complex legal hurdles.
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Listen 1:27Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
Noncitizen voting has emerged as a national flashpoint this election year.
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Republicans aim to stop noncitizen voting in federal elections. It’s already illegal
The myth that immigrants are exerting undue influence on American elections has been floating around U.S. politics for more than 100 years.
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U.S. border arrests fall in March, bucking seasonal trends amid increased enforcement in Mexico
The March arrest tally is one of the lowest of Joe Biden's presidency after a record high of nearly 250,000 in December.
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Bridging Blocks has Philadelphians focused on dispelling myths around immigration
Context and understanding was at the heart of Bridging Blocks’ latest talk, which addressed border policy and immigration during an election year.
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Listen 1:03As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.
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Listen 1:10How did Pa. become the ‘gateway’ to Easter egg decorating? A Glencairn Museum exhibit explains
The art form introduced by the Pennsylvania Dutch and shared by other German and Eastern European immigrants continues to be practiced by Pennsylvania artists today.
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What to know about SB 4, the Texas immigration law in the courts now
The controversial law would allow Texas law enforcement officers and judges to arrest and deport people in the country illegally.
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How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris
Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.
Air Date: March 20, 2024
Listen 50:00Trump says some migrants are ‘not people’, and warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he loses
Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech in Ohio that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if Biden wins a second term.
2 years ago
Conservatives are warning about noncitizens voting. It’s a myth with a long history
The narratives are being pushed by prominent right-wing figures including Cleta Mitchell, a former adviser to Donald Trump, along with Trump himself.
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Come in for a Filipino ‘Group Hug’ at the Fabric Workshop and Museum
Artist Risa Puno mines her Filipino family heritage to design an interactive game based on communal care.
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Listen 1:05Medical deportation is now unlawful in Philadelphia, but what could implementation look like?
In March, Philadelphia hospitals must begin to follow new guidance. Medical repatriation, or deportations, are not allowed. Here’s what that means.
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