October 23, 2008
October 21, 2008
Those still looking to point the finger at immigrants, especially undocumented immigrants, for the current economic crisis, should take a peek at a study released yesterday by Adelphi University's Center for Social Innovation. Immigrants contribute $10.6 billion a year to Long Island's economy by i...
go to article »October 19, 2008
I hate plumbers. John McCain says plumbers make over a quarter million dollars a year. I have no sympathy for Joe or any other big earner plumber who may see their taxes go up. I say, it’s about time that I got some of my money back. I have had a leak under the tub in my hall bathroom for thre...
go to article »October 17, 2008
In what can be considered yet another sign that the economic crisis, and the crisis in the financial markets specifically, isn’t just going to hurt “Wall Street CEO’s,” General Motors has announced it will lay off approximately 1,600 employees, working at three (different) ...
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Joe Wurzelbacher explained to “Good Morning America”’s Diane Sawyer (you can watch the video here ) why Barack Obama’s tax plans do not exactly make him a happy camper plumber. Some important notes: Joe isn’t making $250,000 now . Rather, he hopes he’ll ear...
go to article »October 16, 2008
John McCain, in today’s U.S. presidential debate… We need to encourage programs such as Teach for America and Troops to Teachers where people, after having served in the military, can go right to teaching and not have to take these examinations which — or have the certification that...
go to article »October 15, 2008
I got this on a listserve! Call to Action 21 DAYS BEFORE THE 2008 ELECTION THE LARGEST HUNGER STRIKE IN U.S. HISTORY CALLING ON 1,000,000 PEOPLE TO SIGN A PLEDGE TO VOTE FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS The "Fast For Our Future" campaign will begin in Los Angeles on October 15th, 2008, three weeks before t...
go to article »October 14, 2008
While the Obama campaign filled out The Sanctuary's questionnaire on immigration and foreign policy issues the McCain campaign remained silent. In the debates both candidates have been silent on this issue. After three debates involving the Obama-Biden and McCain-Palin candidates, the one sub...
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