
Immigration
Trump should expand understanding of ‘merit’ if he wants to replace diversity visa
Unlike the president, I believe that hard work and a hunger for a better life should be part of assessing 'merit.'
7 years ago
Trump’s acoustic demagoguery stokes our state of disunion
The biggest thigh-slapper of last night's State of the Union was Trump's apparent belief that unplugging his vocal amplifier would somehow soften his demagoguery.
7 years ago
We get an analysis of President Trump’s first State of the Union address with ...
7 years ago
Listen 13:30Trump State of the Union unites on infrastructure, divides on immigration
President Trump's State of the Union united Democrats and Republicans on infrastructure, but immigration proposal is doing the opposite.
7 years ago
Spanish immersion keeps growing in Delaware elementary schools
More than one in six Delaware public school kindergartners are enrolled in Spanish immersion, and more schools are interested in starting programs.
7 years ago
Rally at N. Philly church for sanctuary of four students
Elected officials and community leaders joined members of the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia for a rally on Monday at the Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Children joyfully head to school while mom stays in sanctuary of North Philly church
After taking sanctuary Dec. 13 in Church of the Advocate, Carmela Hernandez's undocumented children went back to school. All are in danger of deportation.
7 years ago
Listen 2:30Nearly 9,000 DACA teachers face an uncertain future
Of the 690,000 undocumented immigrants now facing an uncertain future as Congress and President Trump wrangle over the DACA program are about 8,800 school teachers.
7 years ago
One year after the first travel ban, artists from affected countries share their stories
For immigrants from these countries and their descendants, the ban is an ongoing hurdle in building a home away from home.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, January 25, 2018
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner creates an immigrant rights position on his staff. Delaware Governor John Carney presents h ...
Air Date: January 25, 2018
Listen 22:05Fulfilling campaign vow, Philly DA adds position to focus on immigrant issues
Krasner has hired Caleb Arnold, a former activist, criminal defense attorney, and immigration attorney to oversee this process in the role of immigration counsel.
7 years ago
Listen 1:57Trump plan offers citizenship path to 1.8 million immigrants
Democrats said they were heartened Thursday by Trump's support, while Republicans were more cautious.
7 years ago
NAACP sues Trump administration over ending protected status for Haitians
At least 46,000 Haitians are living in the U.S. with protection from deportation and the ability to work under the TPS program.
7 years ago
The GOP’s evolution on immigration
For decades, leading figures in the GOP went out of their way to sound a compassionate note when it came to immigration policy.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, January 24, 2017
New Jersey’s new Attorney General joins a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s plan to end the DACA program. We look ...
Air Date: January 24, 2018
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