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“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”
“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless” America’s immigration system is not only messed up, but the language we use to discuss it is also inaccurate and misleading. The word “migrant” is a political term that really means “homeless,” and homeless people should never be dropped off on a street corner, especially in the…

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport

Posted on December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport Ray Hanania writes to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and describes the horror of having to travel through O’Hare Airport’s filthy, disgusting condition while Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promotes her candidacy for re-election in nauseating ads that repetitively broadcast over O’Hare…

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Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill?

Posted on July 28, 2021August 3, 2021 By Guest Columnist 1 Comment on Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill?
Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill?

Will Congress now try to “Amnesty” us in new immigration bill? A proposed bill to expand immigrant amnesty in the United States will worsen the crisis and make it more difficult for American citizens to find jobs, educator and analyst Mark Thies contends. More than 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States would be…

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Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students
Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students

Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students The governor’s directive will also provide state financial aid to transgender students. Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid provides qualifying students an opportunity to apply for MAP Grants For the first time in Illinois, eligible undocumented students and transgender students who are disqualified from federal financial…

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Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers
Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers

Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) voted in support of a bill passed by the House that will protect Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The American Dream and Promise Act provides Dreamers who came to the US as children and individuals with TPS a…

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“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl

Posted on October 13, 2017November 30, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl
“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl

“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl Tragic murder of S.C. girl by Obama DACA ‘dreamer’ changes debate over DACA Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to the tragic murder of Diana Martinez-Gonzalez by “Dreamer” Daniel De Jesus Rangel-Sherrer in South Carolina. “The sad truth is, many…

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