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A deportation showdown, Pete Hegseth's cleanup of the Naval Academy library, and the impact of USAID cuts in war-weary Sudan. Find us on YouTube. This week, the Trump administration continues its deportation plan despite court orders, defense secretary Pete Hegseth cleans out the Naval Academy library, and war-weary Sudan experiences the tragic consequences of USAID cuts. The Bulletin is joined by Elizabeth Neumann, Karen Swallow Prior, and CT contributor Mindy Belz to discuss these headlines and why they matter to you.  GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack.  Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in Apple Podcasts. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert who has served across three presidential administrations—on the inaugural staff of the White House Homeland Security Council under President George W. Bush, as an advisor to the office of the director of national intelligence during the Obama Administration, and as the Department of Homeland Security's deputy chief of staff and assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention in the Trump administration. Neumann is also a national security contributor for ABC News, board chair for the National Immigration Forum, a fellow of the fourth class of the Civil Society Fellowship of The Aspen Institute, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Karen Swallow Prior is a reader, writer, and professor. She is the author of The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis; On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books; Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More—Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist; and Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me. She has a monthly column for Religion News Service. Her writing has appeared at Christianity Today, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, First Things, Vox, Think Christian, The Gospel Coalition, and various other places.  Mindy Belz is a journalist who has covered wars and victims of conflict in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, and the Balkans. She recounts some of her experiences in a 2016 award-winning book, They Say We Are Infidels. David Brooks with The New York Times calls her “one of the bravest and best foreign correspondents in the country.” She is the former senior editor at World magazine and has done writing and editing for Christianity Today. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25 percent off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jennie Murray, the President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration in March. Garcia, a Salvadoran national, was granted “withholding of removal” status in 2019 after he fled gang violence and entered the U.S. illegally in 2011. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bulletin welcomes Elizabeth Neumann for a conversation with Mike Cosper about the threat rage poses to a peaceable society. Find us on Youtube. In this episode, Mike Cosper talks with national security expert Elizabeth Neumann about how rage and extremism grow, the myths of ideology and the truth of pain, and the paths forward we each can forge as we recapture an understanding of the image of God inherent in each person. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Find Elizabeth's book: Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace We want to hear your COVID-19 reflection. Send a written response or voice memo here. Grab some Bulletin merch! Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUEST:  Elizabeth Neumann is a national security expert with over two decades of experience. Neumann served across three presidential administrations—on the inaugural staff of the White House Homeland Security Council under President George W. Bush; as an advisor to the office of the director of national intelligence during the Obama Administration; and as the Department of Homeland Security's deputy chief of staff and assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention in the Trump administration.  Neumann is also a national security contributor for ABC News, board chair for the National Immigration Forum, a fellow of the fourth class of the Civil Society Fellowship of The Aspen Institute, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jennie Murray, the President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Trump's Day One immigration actions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

À peine a-t-il été investi que Donald Trump a signé des décrets qualifiant d'urgence nationale l'immigration illégale à la frontière avec le Mexique. Il a aussi révoqué le droit du sol automatique pour les enfants de migrants clandestins. Pourtant, l'immigration est importante pour l'économie américaine. Décryptage.  Pour Donald Trump, c'est l'un des maux de la société américaine : l'immigration. Mais qu'elle soit légale ou illégale, elle participe à la vitalité de l'économie du pays. Elle soutient la croissance tout court, mais aussi la croissance démographique. Peu de chiffres précis ont été publiés sur le nombre de personnes qui travaillent aux États-Unis sans y être nées, mais le bureau du budget au Congrès américain parle de plus de 32 millions d'immigrés actifs sur le marché du travail. Là encore, c'est important de le préciser, ce nombre englobe les travailleurs légaux et illégaux. En 2022, ils étaient un peu plus de 8 millions de migrants illégaux à travailler aux États-Unis. C'est cette catégorie de personnes que visent les mesures anti-immigration de Donald Trump. Ces femmes et ces hommes travaillent généralement dans les secteurs de l'agriculture, du bâtiment, dans l'industrie et le service à la personne, mais aussi dans l'hôtellerie. À lire aussi«Je déclarerai l'état d'urgence à notre frontière sud», a affirmé D. Trump lors de son investitureCréation de valeur Et puisque toutes ces personnes travaillent, elles produisent de la richesse, ce qui peut être synonyme de croissance. Et puis surtout, en travaillant sur le sol américain, toutes ces personnes dépensent leur salaire sur le sol américain. Elles payent des impôts à l'administration fiscale américaine. Pour certaines familles, elles font des enfants, ce qui implique également une source de consommation et sur le long terme, de la main-d'œuvre en devenir. Si Donald Trump s'en prend autant à l'immigration, c'est parce que pendant le mandat de Joe Biden, le marché de l'emploi était particulièrement tendu. L'économie américaine sortait des confinements et de la pandémie de Covid. Pour relancer la production, le pays manquait de main-d'œuvre, généralement d'emplois peu qualifiés. Ce sont ces personnes immigrées qui ont accepté d'occuper ces postes. Durant le mandat de Joe Biden, la population active née à l'étranger a augmenté de 15% ! À lire aussiLe Canada et le Mexique pris de court par les annonces chocs de Donald TrumpDes arguments aux conséquences néfastes Le nouveau président des États-Unis considère que cette main-d'œuvre prend la place des Américains qui sont nés aux États-Unis. Plus encore, qu'il y a une compétition entre migrants et non-migrants pour accéder aux emplois. Autre argument : parce que ce sont les migrants qui acceptent ces emplois non qualifiés, selon Donald Trump, ils contribueraient à la baisse des salaires. Et que par leur présence sur le sol américain, ils participeraient à l'inflation, car ils feraient augmenter la demande. Or, tout cela n'a jamais été vraiment prouvé. Difficile de dire avec précision et certitude ce qu'il se passerait si Donald Trump mettait son plan à exécution, mais déjà, ce serait très coûteux. D'après le groupe de réflexion pro-immigration National Immigration Forum, il coûterait 150 milliards de dollars. À cela, il faut ajouter 15 milliards de dollars par an pour maintenir la sécurité aux frontières. Et puis surtout, cela va frapper de plein de fouet des secteurs d'activité entiers. Cela n'est pas sans conséquences, puisque d'après les économistes de Bloomberg, le principal impact pourrait être la baisse du PIB, voire atteindre une croissance nulle sous le mandat de Donald Trump. Preuve que l'immigration aux États-Unis n'est pas un jeu à somme nulle et qu'elle a un poids très concret dans l'économie du pays !

With former President Donald Trump's re-election win this November, his aggressive plans — positive to some, negative to others — on the border and immigration seemingly won him the nomination. He promised mass deportations on day one of his White House return, saying he would declare a national emergency to make it happen. Trump's proposal would impact a quarter-million people in Arizona, according to the Pew Research Center. But how possible are Trump's plans? Logistical and legal questions have already been raised about how he'll succeed in enacting mass deportations, from both adversaries and members of his own party. This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are joined by Jennie Murray, the CEO and president of the National Immigration Forum. It's an immigration advocacy non-profit based in Washington D.C.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kamala campaign launched "Evangelicals For Harris" today. It's perfect timing for viewers of the Sean Spicer Show as Megan Basham's deep dive research and new book blow the lid off of George Soros' Open Society funding organizations like Evangelical Immigration Table, National Immigration Forum and others to polarize the illegal immigration crisis and streamline immigrants to hold liberal, progressive views and vote for Harris. Megan follows this all the way to churches and pastors that have sold out to adopt a leftist agenda. After that, Mehek Cooke tears into Kamala's radical history from refusing the death penalty for cop killers, voting on the spending bill that now has the country at 20% inflation and the absolutely destructive immigrant invasion she allowed as the border czar. Featuring: Mehek Cooke Republican Lawyer and Consultant Commentator | FOX, Newsmax, GOP Surrogate Megan Basham Reporter | Daily Wire NYT best-selling author New book: Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda https://a.co/d/48AF1gw -- Available Now! Watch my documentary Front Row Joes or gift it to a friend at the links below. Front Row Joes https://frontrowjoes.movie/ Watch episode one of Front Row Joes now: https://watch.salemnow.com/series/zffpDnKocxu3-trumps-front-row-joes -- Sponsors: Ramp Want $250?? Ramp has easy-to-use cards, spend limits, approval flows, vendor payments, and more. Ramp makes all your spending smarter with seamless integration! Join Ramp now and get $250 upon sign-up. Just go to https://ramp.com/SPICER 4Patriots Get a FREE solar panel when you purchase the Patriot Power Generator 2000X. Just goto https://4patriots.com/SPICER -- Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ #politics #news #theseanspicershow #seanspicer #conservativemedia #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wave of immigrants and refugees at the border has filled the news, and will most likely influence the next presidential elections. But what's really happening there? And how should American Christians make sense of this issue? In the second of two episodes on this topic, Curtis is joined by someone with a unique perspective, Michael Debruhl. Michael is a former agent and executive in the Border Patrol who felt disturbed at the widespread misconceptions on the topic. Upon leaving the agency, he started volunteering at the Sacred Heart Shelter, one of the main church based programs receiving migrants at the border.    Helpful resources on immigration and the border   Accurate information from The National Immigration Forum (a non-partisan effort at sensible and compassionate reform of our national approach to immigration)   What's happening at the U.S.-Mexico border in 7 charts from The Pew Research Center   What's behind the influx of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border? from PBS NewsHour   Public database from the US Customs and Border Protection (the main federal agency overseeing the border)   DONATE to the Sacred Heart Shelter (Casa del Sagrado Corazón) - the shelter directed by guest Michael Debruhl  

Clark Vandeventer interviews Jo Anne Lyon about the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Jo Anne is amazing -- and has traveled to 88 different countries! That's amazing! ONE INTERESTING THING IN THIS INTERVIEW --> There's some pretty serious division and polarization in the USA today, but nothing compared to what Sierra Leone has faced in the past. Jo Anne talked about how she admires Sierra Leone's ABILITY TO RECOVER FROM A BRUTAL WAR WITH TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION. Additional observations on Sierra Leone being a country where Christians and Muslims peacefully co-exist. As the founder and previous CEO of World Hope International, Jo Anne directed the faith-based relief and development organization into over 30 countries to alleviate suffering and injustice. During her time as CEO, she was involved with several countries experiencing fragility, conflict and violence with a strong focus on the role of faith. Her previous 30 years of pastoral ministry contributed to the effectiveness of the work. Following 12 years of service to World Hope International she was elected as the General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church worldwide. She served in that position for eight years. At the close of her tenure, she was invited to serve as the Ambassador for The Wesleyan Church for the following four years by action of the General Board to retain the considerable connections and influence she has had to extend the influence of the Church. Jo Anne serves on the board of directors of many organizations such as Bread for the World, Vice-Chair of the Board of National Association of Evangelicals, National Religious Partnership for the Environment, Council on Faith of the World Economic Forum, previously President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and others. She holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology, continued graduate studies in Historical Theology and has been granted five honorary doctorates. She is an ordained minister of the Wesleyan Church. The recipient of the 2016 “World Methodist Peace Award”, 2017 “Keeper of the American Dream Award” from the National Immigration Forum in Washington DC as well as various other awards. Dr. Lyon and her husband, Rev. Wayne Lyon, live in the Indianapolis area. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. If you want to know more about Jo Anne, just google her. You can also find her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at https://twitter.com/JoAnneLyonGS

The U.S. doesn't have enough workers to let boomers retire yet--and yet, there are 100 million displaced people in the world right now, many of whom would love to resettle in the U.S. Jennie Murray, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, says that for her, protecting the right to legally immigrate to the U.S. is an issue of patriotism.  Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Neumann of the National Immigration Forum looks at the situation along the southern border, and our nation's broken immigration and refugee policies.  She address what churches and individuals can do to help immigrants and refugees while calling for balanced reforms. Roger Helland, author of "Pursuing God's Presence," offers us some practical ways of seeing and experiencing God's presence in our lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The Texas population grew at a rate of nearly 16% between 2010 and 2020 -- more than double the growth rate of the U.S. As the country's second state with more than 30 million people, how has the economy reacted? This week on Texas Wants to Know, we look at that question through the lens of healthcare, job growth, and the state budget. Stacey Pogue, senior policy analyst at the nonpartisan public policy nonprofit Every Texan, explains the healthcare angle. Business consultant, former chair of the National Immigration Forum, Del Rio native, and host of the Beyond the Bite podcast Eddie Aldrete offers thoughts on immigration and job growth, while Daniel Oney of the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M breaks down which border cities have seen the highest rates of job growth. Finally, Karen Brooks Harper of the Texas Tribune breaks down what immigration-related items the state budget funds and tries to explain just how much money $32.7 billion really is.

The Texas population grew at a rate of nearly 16% between 2010 and 2020 -- more than double the growth rate of the U.S. As the country's second state with more than 30 million people, how has the economy reacted? This week on Texas Wants to Know, we look at that question through the lens of healthcare, job growth, and the state budget. Stacey Pogue, senior policy analyst at the nonpartisan public policy nonprofit Every Texan, explains the healthcare angle. Business consultant, former chair of the National Immigration Forum, Del Rio native, and host of the Beyond the Bite podcast Eddie Aldrete offers thoughts on immigration and job growth, while Daniel Oney of the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M breaks down which border cities have seen the highest rates of job growth. Finally, Karen Brooks Harper of the Texas Tribune breaks down what immigration-related items the state budget funds and tries to explain just how much money $32.7 billion really is.

One cannot make sense of the deformation of the current conservative movement without understanding immigration. And one cannot grasp the nature of immigration without understanding anxiety. Like most political issues today, the topic of immigration is bathed in anxiety - for everyone on all sides. Curtis draws these connections, with the ultimate aim to show that Christians can uniquely contribute to the conversation about immigration because we have uniquely good news about anxiety. This episode draws from Curtis' talk at a convening of the National Immigration Forum in Ohio that included local pastors and civic leaders.   January 6 Was Practice, The Atlantic, January 2022 by Barton Gellman   Pew Research Center on Immigration and Politics   Immigration and far-right voting : New evidence (from Europe) from the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

For this episode, we rerun David and Curtis tackling the topic of Christian nationalism. What is it exactly? How does it relate to a genuine Christian understanding of how faith should relate to a nation? And how does it relate to our Founders' intentions? Curtis and David also explore the nature of healthy patriotism and how to love your national home, warts and all. National Immigration Forum Ohio Conference: "From Anxious People to Hopeful People." Tuesday, July 25 from 10am-4pm at Vineyard Church (6000 Cooper Rd, Westerville, OH). It is free to attend and lunch is included. You can register for the National Immigration Forum event here. The After Party Informational Pastors' Lunch. Wednesday, July 26 from 12:00pm-1:30pm in Independence, OH. Email pilot@redeemingbabel.org for further details and the link to register. -Thomas Kidd: “Christian Nationalism vs. Christian Patriotism” -Deseret News: “What the latest data tells us about Christian nationalism” -French Press: “Discerning the Difference Between Christian Nationalism and Christian Patriotism” -French Press: “The Seeds of Political Violence Are Being Sown in Church”

How to form a diverse coalition on a volatile topic like immigration reform? Our guest Ali Noorani was tackling this very question while leading the National Immigration Forum for fourteen years. Now, from his new seat in philanthropy at the Hewlett Foundation, Ali continues to explore the processes behind shifts in attitude, values, and public policy on immigration, keeping in mind proposals that would benefit the whole country.

On this episode of Courageous Conversations, we interview Christy Staats of the National Immigration Forum. We discuss the current situation at the border between the United States and Mexico and separate fact from fiction. Christy also offers a Christian perspective on immigration and how the followers of Jesus can respond to those seeking asylum. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-r-bevere/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-r-bevere/support

In the 1980s undocumented Irish immigrants convinced United States lawmakers to create a program that would provide a path to citizenship for individuals without family connections in the United States. That program eventually became the Diversity Visa Lottery, established as part of the Immigration Act of 1990. Despite the program's roots in demand from Irish immigrants, the majority of the recipients of diversity visas have been awarded to immigrants from Africa, with more than 480,000 individuals and their families immigrating to the United States from Africa between 1995 and 2022 via the Diversity Visa Program. Joining me this week for a deep dive into the diversity visa lottery, and its impact on West African countries, is historian Dr. Carly Goodman, Senior Editor at the Washington Posts's Made by History and author of Dreamland: America's Immigration Lottery in an Age of Restriction. Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The mid-episode music “Melancholic Afrobeat” by artbybigvee from Pixabay and is available in the public domain. The episode image is “Loterie Americaine visa services in French and English in Yaoundé, Cameroon, 2015,” and is used by permission of the photographer, Carly Goodman. Additional sources: “Find out if you are eligible for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery and how to register,” USA.gov. “Immigration History Timeline,” Immigration History. “Fifty Years On, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act Continues to Reshape the United States,” by Muzaffar Chishti, Faye Hipsman, and Isabel Ball, Migration Policy Institute, October 15, 2015. “Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 – Civil Rights Movement Era,” The Asian American Education Project. “European Immigrants in the United States,” by Elijah Alperin and Jeanne Batalova, Migration Policy Institute, August 1, 2018. “1986: Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,” Library of Congress. “Diversity visa lottery, criticized after New York terrorist attack, was invented to help the Irish,” by Michael E. Miller, The Washington Post,  November 1, 2017. “The ‘Diversity' Green Card Lottery Was Originally for White Immigrants,” by Becky Little, History.com, Originally posted November 2, 2017; Updated March 9, 2019. “U.S. Lottery will award 20,000 visas in 1989-90,” by Karlyn Barker, The Washington Post, March 2, 1989. “While Immigration Reform Waits, Lottery Fills the Void,” by Lisa Wormwood, Special to The Christian Science Monitor, April 13, 1989. “Fact Sheet: Temporary Protected Status (TPS),” National Immigration Forum, updated February 1, 2023. “Temporary Protected Status,” U.S. Department of Justice. “Family Reunification Is the Bedrock of U.S. Immigration Policy,” by Philip E. Wolgin, The Center for American Progress, February 12, 2018. “What is the Diversity Visa Program?” FWD.us, September 14, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Eddie Aldrete was just living his life in a suburban part of Washington DC, but he unexpectedly found himself at the forefront of bridging the US-Mexico relations. His career has taken him on a journey of advocating for a more inclusive and economically prosperous future, earning him respect from both sides of the border. What impact will Eddie's unique perspective have on the future of US-Mexico relations? In this episode of big city small town with Bob Rivard, we will: Delve into the complexities of US-Mexico relations, focusing on immigration, border security, and economic possibilities. Discover the strategies to reinforce San Antonio's cross-border business partnerships for enhanced economic growth. Uncover the potential benefits and drawbacks associated with local charter reform initiatives. Get an insider's look at Eddie Aldrete's new podcast, Beyond the Bite, and the exploration of the intersection between politics and business. Analyze the influence of Proposition A on policing policies and crime rates in San Antonio. Eddie Aldrete is well-known for his deep understanding of the intricate US-Mexico relationship, providing valuable insight on cross-border trade, immigration, and border security. With over 16 years of experience as a Senior Vice President for Laredo-based International Bank of Commerce, Eddie has been a trusted advisor to government and business leaders in both countries. He has also served as the Chairman of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the National Immigration Forum. Eddie's background in journalism and his pro-business centrist views have made him an in-demand communications consultant in Texas business circles. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Establish a more comprehensive and functional immigration reform system that addresses the resumption of skilled workers obtaining visas and creates a more orderly system for asylum seekers. Assign U.S. embassies abroad to handle asylum seekers in their home countries to prevent the dangerous and life-threatening journeys to the U.S. border. Focus on the root of the immigration problem by working with countries of origin to address crime, corruption, and lack of economic opportunity. Renew and maintain the relationship between San Antonio and the Mexican government, regardless of political differences, to ensure continued collaboration and success for both cities and states. Move offshore jobs from Asia to Mexico and Central America to address supply chain issues, stop underwriting China's militaristic growth, and contribute to a solution to the waves of immigrants at the U.S. border. Invest in collaborative startup communities like Geekdom in San Antonio to support entrepreneurs and help startups launch, creating job opportunities and generating revenue for the city. Visit www.geekdom.com to arrange a visit to the collaborative startup community in San Antonio and explore the opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups to grow and succeed. San Antonio's Relationship with Mexico San Antonio has a rich history when it comes to its connection with Mexico. This connection dates back to the time before Mexico was even established as a country, when San Antonio was a part of New Spain. Over the years, the city has cultivated its bonds with Mexico through business, political, and cultural interactions. This has given rise to a special relationship, which is vital to the economic and social growth of the region, as well as providing a way for both nations to resolve their key concerns. In the podcast, Eddie Aldrete talks about the significance of San Antonio's relationship with Mexico and the need to rekindle the exchange of ideas and experiences. In the past, San Antonio mayors would visit Mexico through the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's annual trips to meet with the Mexican president, thus building stronger ties between the two nations. Aldrete believes that resuming these trips would help in enhancing the existing bond and open more doors for collaboration on various fronts.

To learn more about job search strategy for F-1 international students, visit https://www.icaway.com/ I received an email from an F-1 international student whom I had been mentoring, and my heart sank as soon as I read the subject line: "Didn't get selected for H-1B." I could feel their disappointment and frustration. They had been hoping to stay in the US and work at their dream job, but now that opportunity seemed to have slipped away. I reminded them that they still had their STEM OPT and could try again next year. I also suggested that they speak with an immigration attorney to learn more about other visa options. I hope to share this story and encourage others to advocate for international students and propose changes to the H-1B system. We need to create a fair system that recognizes the valuable contributions that international students make to our society and the American economy. It's time to recognize their contributions and create a system that values them for the incredible assets they are. There are several ways to advocate for international students with immigration policy such as writing petitions to raise awareness about issues that impact international students and encourage policy changes that support them. Please check out the list of organizations that regularly provide channels for you to write such petitions. NAFSA (Association of International Educators): https://www.nafsa.org/ American Immigration Council: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/ National Immigration Law Center: https://www.nilc.org/ Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project: https://ilapmaine.org/ National Immigrant Justice Center: https://immigrantjustice.org/ United We Dream: https://unitedwedream.org/ Asian Americans Advancing Justice: https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/ National Council of La Raza: https://www.unidosus.org/ Center for American Progress: https://www.americanprogress.org/ Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org/ American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): https://www.aclu.org/ National Immigration Forum: https://immigrationforum.org/ The Dream US: https://thedream.us/ Immigrants' Rights Project: https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights/immigrants-rights-project Migration Policy Institute: https://www.migrationpolicy.org/ National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: https://www.nnirr.org/ The current H-1B visa system does not fully leverage the potential of international students, and we need to change that. International students bring a wealth of knowledge, diverse perspectives, and critical skills that are essential to American businesses, especially in a post-pandemic world where innovation and adaptability are crucial. It's time to recognize their contributions and create a system that values them for the incredible assets they are. Think Big & Live Your Dream! Coach Kwan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/icaway/support

In this episode, Michelle Ferrigno Warren talks about her latest book Join the Resistance, Kingdom justice, our role as outsiders with marginalized communities, and partnering with God and others in the work.Michelle Ferrigno Warren is the president and CEO of Virago Strategies, a consulting group that provides strategic direction and project management for civic engagement campaigns alongside communities impacted by racial and economic injustice. She helped found Open Door Ministries, a community development 501(c)(3) corporation in downtown Denver, to address poverty, addiction, and homelessness through social programs. With policy expertise in economic justice and human service issues, she has served as advocacy and strategic engagement director for the Christian Community Development Association and done coalition work with the National Immigration Forum. Warren is a senior fellow with the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute and adjunct faculty at Denver Seminary. She and her husband live in Denver's Westside neighborhood and have three adult children. She is the author of The Power of Proximity.Michelle's Website:michelleferrignowarren.comMichelle's Book:Join the ResistanceMichelle's Recommendations:Voices of LamentBread for the Resistance by Donna BarberConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook or Instagram at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/ Support the show

This week on SA Voices From the Field we interviewed Victoria Ballerini and Christian Penichet-Paul about updates to DACA and on undocumented students.  Victoria Ballerini is a researcher and consultant with expertise on tuition-free and open access higher education, and issues that lie at the intersection of immigration and higher education policy. Dr. Ballerini has over 15 years of experience in higher education policy, practice, and research through various roles in government, postsecondary institutions, and policy research organizations. She holds a master's degree in Social Policy with concentration in Education from the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Higher and Postsecondary Education from New York University. Christian Penichet-Paul is the Director of the Higher Ed Immigration Portal & State Policy at the Presidents' Alliance for Higher Education and Immigration. Most recently, Christian was the Policy and Advocacy Manager at the National Immigration Forum. Christian's expertise includes providing federal and state policy analysis and leading legislative efforts, and developing strategic messaging and products. Christian graduated from Texas State University and earned his master's in American Government from Georgetown University. Victoria shared a few links to examples of things she wrote on this topic: https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2020/03/03/college-promise-programs-can-make-college-more-affordable-undocumented-students   https://www.researchforaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RFAUndocumentedStudentsandPromise2020-FINAL.pdf   https://www.higheredimmigrationportal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ballerini-and-Feldblum-Article-March-2021-AJES-1.pdf Please subscribe to SA Voices from the Field on your favorite podcasting device and share the podcast with other student affairs colleagues!

https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Become a patron of this podcast), and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Patreon). ********** Michelle Ferrigno Warren is the president and CEO of https://michelleferrignowarren.com/viragostrategies/ (Virago Strategies), a consulting firm for civic engagement campaigns impacting poor communities. The author of The Power of Proximity, she cofounded http://odmdenver.org/ (Open Door Ministries), a community development 501(c)(3) corporation in downtown Denver, to address poverty, addiction, and homelessness through social programs. Michelle has been working in Christian community development for twenty-nine years utilizing her skills as an educator, worship leader, non-profit manager, public policy specialist, and faith-rooted activist. With policy expertise in economic justice and human service issues, she has served as advocacy and strategic engagement director for the http://www.ccda.org/ (Christian Community Development Association) and done coalition work with the https://immigrationforum.org/ (National Immigration Forum). Michelle is a senior fellow with the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute and adjunct faculty at Denver Seminary.  Michelle's advocacy work has been featured in local Colorado markets like The Denver Post and Colorado Public Radio as well as national Christian and secular media outlets like The New York Times, The L.A. Times, PBS News Hour, Christianity Today, CBN, WORLD magazine, Sojourners, and numerous others. She holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Cedarville University and a master's in public administration from the University of Colorado. She and her husband live in Denver's Westside neighborhood and have three adult children.  Visit her website at https://michelleferrignowarren.com/ (michelleferrignowarren.com). Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcfwarren (@mcfwarren). Her latest book is: https://www.ivpress.com/join-the-resistance (Join the Resistance: Step into the Good Work of Kingdom Justice) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tjdQpSJaZvZWkgwm8kxu9?si=3e489bb5c2f24af9 (Her Spotify Playlist) that Michelle mentioned. ***** The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with https://www.missioalliance.org/ (Missio Alliance). Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our https://www.facebook.com/groups/651922025855936 (Facebook group). We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) & on Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr).https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com)Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Become a patron of this podcast), and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Patreon). Mentioned in this episode: Coaching Sept 22 Want to get unstuck and make a difference? Go to loriadamsbrown.com/coachnig for a free exploratory session. Patreon Support us at Patreon.com/aworldofdifference for as little as $5 a month and get exclusive audio and free merch! This podcast uses the following...

The midterm elections are less than 30 days away.Before ballots are cast, some already cast doubt about the eventual outcome.Not to mention growing distrust of our institutions, our systems and our leaders.Yet, our guest this week remains hopeful about our future.  Why?  "Because as long as we have liberals and conservatives saying we need to make sure that we as a country can elect people in a free and fair way, and that we as a people can trust those elections, I think as long as that debate is happening, I am hopeful.  As soon as that debate is over, I think we're in trouble." So let's keep the debate going with Ali Noorani, as we kick off Season Five of Our Voices Matter Podcast.Intersection of Immigration and DemocracyAli is the Program Director for US Democracy at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, a role he took on in July of 2022.  Before that, he served 14 years as President & Chief Executive Officer of the National Immigration Forum where he was notable for his creative coalition building — working with and bringing together unlikely allies to promote the value of immigration.He's authored two books on immigration, “There Goes the Neighborhood” and his new book, “Crossing Borders”.Our conversation explores what he has learned working and leading at the intersection of two critical issues facing our nation -- immigration and the future of our democracy.And the word that kept coming up is "trust".Ali shares some approaches that work in developing this elusive commodity that can help keep the very real, existential threat to our democracy at bay.Switch It UpAnd then, we lighten up and Switch It Up -- a little something different as we begin our new season.For the last few minutes of each episode, the guest takes the lead, and I answer the questions.  And yes -- they can ask me anything.Not sure what I've gotten myself into, but hey, why not?!So, here we go.  Welcome to Season Five of Our Voices Matter Podcast!www.ourvoicesmatterpodcast.comwww.lorellemedia.comThis podcast is devoted to empowering us all to better understand each other's differences...one story at a time.  Emmy Award-winning journalist, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, unexpected conversations that reveal our common humanity.  This show is not about politics per se; it is about finding a way to reclaim civility in the context of the contentious times in which we live, by sharing our personal and professional stories, in hopes that others might find a glimpse of themselves.Support the show

In this episode, we're sharing snippets from our recent Twitter Spaces discussion, "Real Solutions for the Border," that discussed bipartisan solutions to address the situation at the border. Michelle Hackman, an immigration reporter at The Wall Street Journal, moderated the discussion. The panelists included Cris Ramón, Global and U.S. Immigration Policy Researcher and Analyst; Laura Collins, Director at the Bush Institute- SMU Economic Growth Initiative; Danilo Zak, Policy & Advocacy Manger at the National Immigration Forum, and Theresa Cardinal Brown, managing director of immigration and cross-border policy at BPC.

Ali Noorani is a Fellow at the Arizona State University Social Transformation Lab and the new program director for U.S. Democracy at the Hewlett Foundation and author of “There Goes the Neighborhood: How Communities Overcome Prejudice and Meet the Challenge of American Immigration” and his new book “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants.” Previously, Ali served as president & chief executive officer of the National Immigration Forum for 14 years. Ali has appeared in the majority of mainstream television, radio and print outlets and is a regular speaker at conferences and campuses across the country. Having worked with faith, law enforcement and business leaders to promote the value of immigrants and immigration, Ali is known as one of the nation's most creative coalition builders. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, holds a Master's in Public Health from Boston University and is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. We discuss a number of pressing issues including when Latino support peaked for Democrats and why they've begun losing significant percentages of that support; how the National Immigration Forum appealed to conservatives and moderates during the Trump era on immigration issues based on conservatives' values; he shares that the point of our immigration policy, at times, has been cruelty, but by depriving others of their dignity, it's a reflection of our own dignity; he talks about outreach they did with Evangelical women, how they were asking tough questions about immigration but didn't have a place to explore those questions; how to have grace in conversations across differences; and much more. https://alinoorani.org/ https://alinoorani.org/crossing-borders/ https://hewlett.org/

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The great replacement" is a conspiracy theory that states that nonwhite individuals are being brought into the United States and other Western countries to "replace" white voters to achieve a political agenda. White supremacists argue that the influx of immigrants, people of color more specifically, will lead to the extinction of the white race. The "great replacement" theory is sometimes seen in other ways such as claims of voter replacement and immigrants invading America, the National Immigration Forum said. The first claim assumes that immigrants and nonwhite people will vote a certain way, ultimately drowning out the votes of white Americans The "great replacement" theory has roots in French nationalism books dating back to the early 1900s, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). However, the theory's more contemporary use is attributed to Renaud Camus, a French writer who wrote: "Le Grand Remplacement" (which translates to "The Great Replacement") in 2011. The white supremacist conspiracy falsely asserts that white people are being replaced and losing their standing in society as a result of a plot to increase non-white immigration, as well as other factors, including birth rates among non-white people. Don't forget to give us a 5 Star Rating Listen to it on any podcast platforms Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2P5qwOx7iQkIRsZvs3tab0 Anchor https://anchor.fm/creative-habits and more Follow us on Instagram @CreativeHabitsPodcast Twitter https://twitter.com/HabitsCreative --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creative-habits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creative-habits/support

President Biden came to office promising, like many before him, to fix America's immigration system. But border crossings are at record highs, his reforms have floundered and states are going their own way on how to treat undocumented residents. Meanwhile a third of voters believe there is a plan afoot to replace them with people brought in from abroad. What will it take to untangle the immigration mess in America?Alexandra Suich Bass reports from Texas where the fight over Title 42 is compounding frustrations over record numbers of people attempting to cross into America. We speak to Ali Noorani, author of “Crossing Borders” and former head of the National Immigration Forum, about the Great Replacement theory and why immigration is such fertile ground for conspiracy thinking. And Idrees investigates how some states are creating alternative welfare systems for the millions of undocumented migrants living and working long-term in America. John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. For full access to print, digital and audio editions as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/uspod  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Biden came to office promising, like many before him, to fix America's immigration system. But border crossings are at record highs, his reforms have floundered and states are going their own way on how to treat undocumented residents. Meanwhile a third of voters believe there is a plan afoot to replace them with people brought in from abroad. What will it take to untangle the immigration mess in America?Alexandra Suich Bass reports from Texas where the fight over Title 42 is compounding frustrations over record numbers of people attempting to cross into America. We speak to Ali Noorani, author of “Crossing Borders” and former head of the National Immigration Forum, about the Great Replacement theory and why immigration is such fertile ground for conspiracy thinking. And Idrees investigates how some states are creating alternative welfare systems for the millions of undocumented migrants living and working long-term in America. John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. For full access to print, digital and audio editions as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/uspod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season 14 of Immigrantly, titled “People's Choice,” launches today. Our first guest of the season is Ali Noorani, the president and CEO of the National Immigration Forum. Prior, he was the director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Advocacy Coalition. As the author of two books, one of which  - "Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants" was recently published, Ali is recognized by many as a thought leader and activist in immigration policy. His experiences are far from just intersectional; they demonstrate essential truths on how we can address and reconcile our identities with the contradictions we see across sectors in this country. One of the most exciting ways to support us is becoming a member of our . For the price of an overpriced oat milk latte, you're entitled to special shoutouts, automatic submission to our raffles, and an opportunity to interact with our team. Host: Saadia Khan  l Executive Producer: Saadia Khan l Creative Producer: Kylee. C Roberts l Development Producer: Aleeza Kazmi l Content Writer: Yudi Liu l Sound design & Editor: Bronte Cook l  Immigrantly Theme Music: Evan Ray Suzuki l Other Music: Podington Bear, Jahzzar 

84 million people have been forcibly displaced around the world. Add to that a recent 5 million from Ukraine, and the world's borders are under tremendous pressure.  According to Ali Noorani, founder of the National Immigration Forum, that creates a deep sense of fear that our borders are out of control. To ‘do something' used to mean to treat refugees & immigrants in the harshest way possible. But how do we, as a country, uphold our values of both freedom and fairness in this area? Ali has concrete recommendations for the nation and for the church. RESOURCES: Ali's book: “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants” "On Being a Good Neighbor", sermon draft by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This episode produced by Laura Finch Theme Song “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter: @kentannan | @drjamieaten | @laura_e_finch | @anoorani (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll have evangelicals, sometimes we won't. We thinking learning how to do good better involves listening to lots of perspectives, with different insights and understanding with us. Sometimes it will make us uncomfortable, sometimes we'll agree, sometimes we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction. Especially in our blind spots.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden administration plans to end use of Title 42, the pandemic-era border policy, next month. The governor of Texas is busing migrants to the nation's capital. Meanwhile, illegal border crossings are on the rise. Does anyone have a plan? Ali Noorani, president of National Immigration Forum and author of Crossing Borders, joins Sarah to discuss America's immigration woes. Show Notes:-“Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants” by Ali Noorani-Room to Grow: Setting Immigration Levels in a Changing America-Texas Tribune: “San Antonio and other Texas cities confront the spillover from the border migration crisis”

Today on Boston Public Radio: We begin the show by asking listeners whether it's time for the U.S. to increase military aid to Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion. Art Caplan shares his thoughts on the Florida judge who overturned federal COVID-19 mask mandates on transit. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Nathaniel Stinnett talks about efforts to increase voting numbers among environmentalists. Stinnett is founder and executive director of the Environmental Voter Project. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses his research into the companies that have left Russia in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine – and the ones that have stayed behind. Sonnenfeld is the Lester Crown professor of management practice at the Yale School of Management and director of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute. Ali Noorani updates us on the latest immigration headlines, focusing on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis controversial moves to bus undocumented migrants to D.C. and Delaware. Noorani is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Immigration Forum. Sy Montgomery joins us for this month's edition of “The Afternoon Zoo,” talking about Attorney General Maura Healey's announcement that a financial services company illegally leased dogs, and the resurgence of wildlife in New England. Montgomery is a journalist, naturalist and a BPR contributor. Her latest book is an illustrated story, “The Seagull and the Sea Captain.” We end the show by talking with listeners about their encounters with what Boston Globe reporter Billy Baker is calling “the new golden age of wildlife in New England.”

The Biden administration announced plans to officially lift the public health restriction policy on immigrants known as Title 42, however, there's growing concern that that move could lead to an influx of migrants at the southern border. President of the National Immigration Forum, Ali Noorani joins to discuss why he thinks it's time to lift Title 42 as the country moves past COVID, the legal process for migrants seeking asylum, and the role the government should play to deter migration from its source.   Three candidates are competing in Alabama's hotly contested Senate race this fall. Mike Durant is a former helicopter pilot who was shot down in Somalia in the early nineties, and Katie Britt is known for her work with Senator Richard Shelby whose seat is up for grabs.  Congressman Mo Brooks is also vying for that title. He notably had and lost the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. He joins Jessica to discuss why he remains confident about his candidacy in the race.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration announced plans to officially lift the public health restriction policy on immigrants known as Title 42, however, there's growing concern that that move could lead to an influx of migrants at the southern border. President of the National Immigration Forum, Ali Noorani joins to discuss why he thinks it's time to lift Title 42 as the country moves past COVID, the legal process for migrants seeking asylum, and the role the government should play to deter migration from its source.   Three candidates are competing in Alabama's hotly contested Senate race this fall. Mike Durant is a former helicopter pilot who was shot down in Somalia in the early nineties, and Katie Britt is known for her work with Senator Richard Shelby whose seat is up for grabs.  Congressman Mo Brooks is also vying for that title. He notably had and lost the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. He joins Jessica to discuss why he remains confident about his candidacy in the race.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biden administration announced plans to officially lift the public health restriction policy on immigrants known as Title 42, however, there's growing concern that that move could lead to an influx of migrants at the southern border. President of the National Immigration Forum, Ali Noorani joins to discuss why he thinks it's time to lift Title 42 as the country moves past COVID, the legal process for migrants seeking asylum, and the role the government should play to deter migration from its source.   Three candidates are competing in Alabama's hotly contested Senate race this fall. Mike Durant is a former helicopter pilot who was shot down in Somalia in the early nineties, and Katie Britt is known for her work with Senator Richard Shelby whose seat is up for grabs.  Congressman Mo Brooks is also vying for that title. He notably had and lost the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. He joins Jessica to discuss why he remains confident about his candidacy in the race.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Facing the Future, with millions of new refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine, we revisit immigration - vital to sustained American economic growth over the next 50 years. Our guests are Ali Noorani, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, and George Bruno, an immigration lawyer and former US Ambassador to Belize

The new book, “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants,” compiles the stories of people and families fleeing their homes in different parts of the world. Like many refugees today, the characters in this book are fleeing because of violence, corruption, poverty, or climate change. The book highlights many of the difficulties they face as they arrive at the doorstep of the United States, and the failures of American institutions to assist and protect them.  We spoke to the book's author, Ali Noorani. He is a long time immigration policy expert and President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum.  

The new book, “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants,” compiles the stories of people and families fleeing their homes in different parts of the world. Like many refugees today, the characters in this book are fleeing because of violence, corruption, poverty, or climate change. The book highlights many of the difficulties they face as they arrive at the doorstep of the United States, and the failures of American institutions to assist and protect them.  We spoke to the book's author, Ali Noorani. He is a long time immigration policy expert and President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum.  

Adam Estle, Vice President of Field & Constituencies at the National Immigration Forum, discusses his work with the Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform network, grasstops vs. grassroots advocacy, and the key to more robust conversations on immigration.

Survey after survey suggests Americans strongly support immigration. Yet fear dominates the politics around immigration. Elected officials and pundits routinely use the rhetoric that immigrants are threats to culture, public safety, and jobs—not only to justify restrictions on migrants' rights, but also to divide communities and gain power at the expense of democracy itself. What makes this fear-mongering so effective, and is there any way to fight it? How have communities, organizations, and governments successfully reconciled differing views on immigration over the past few years? And could immigration inspire unity rather than conflict and crisis? National Immigration Forum president/CEO and ASU Social Transformation Lab fellow Ali Noorani, author of Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants, visited Zócalo to examine how new policies, stories, and responses to immigration can be used to build a more cohesive and welcoming nation. This Zócalo event was streamed online on Thursday, March 24, 2022 and moderated by New York Times national correspondent Miriam Jordan. Read more about our panelists here: https://zps.la/3cjL6OA For a full report on the live discussion, check out the Takeaway: https://zps.la/3DedKPT Visit https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/ to read our articles and learn about upcoming events. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepublicsquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepublicsquare/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zocalopublicsquare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/z-calo-public-square

Ali Noorani is the executive director of the non-partisan National Immigration Forum which describes itself as bringing together “moderate and conservative faith, law enforcement and business leaders…in support of practical and common sense immigration, citizenship and integration policies.” Ali is also the author of the book “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants.” During this podcast, Ali explains the responsibility the United States and other countries have to help refugees escaping war-torn Ukraine. He also explains the complexities of migration in the United States, through the stories of families fleeing violence and poverty, the government and nongovernmental organizations helping or hindering their progress, and the American communities receiving them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We begin the show by asking listeners for their thoughts on loosening pandemic restrictions around the country. Art Caplan shares his thoughts on Florida breaking with CDC recommendations that healthy kids should still get vaccinated. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Audrey Schulman and Zeyneb Magavi talk about the fight for cleaner energy in New England, and the challenges ahead in breaking away from fossil fuels. Schulman and Magavi are co-directors of the Cambridge nonprofit Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET). Ali Noorani explains how the Ukrainian refugee crisis is an opportunity for the U.S. to affirm the country's commitment to human rights, and talks about his forthcoming book, “Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants.” Noorani is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Immigration Forum. Yuriy Matsarsky discusses his experiences on the ground in Ukraine after leaving his job in journalism to volunteer for the country's defense forces. Matsarsky is a longtime Ukrainian journalist who, two weeks ago, put down his pen and took up arms to defend his country against the Russian invasion. Christopher Muther talks about exploring Black history in Richmond, Va., and searching for landmarks of Gilded Age New York. Muther is a travel writer for the Boston Globe. To wrap up the show, we talk with listeners about cheating at Wordle.

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 459: Christy Staats Ukrainian Refugees and Beyond Christy Staats is from Stow, Ohio, and went to Miami University receiving a BA in Communications, and BA in Comparative Religion and minor in Sociology. She worked with Cru for 15 years, 11 of which were in the UK and is now affiliate staff. She created Crossings in 2015 for her church in Northeast Ohio to encourage Americans to welcome and come alongside newly arrived refugees in partnership with resettlement and community development organizations and led a similar work with Cru nationally. She was invited to join the Bibles, Badges and Business work of the National Immigration Forum in 2018 and has been organizing and speaking with faith, law enforcement and business leaders about the need for immigration reform since. She is the chair and helped launch the Akron chapter of the AND Campaign and loves helping Christians think of civics and politics as a way to love their neighbors. She is (finally) finishing her Masters in Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School this spring.   Links that Christy Shares about:   Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus   Tell your Senators you support meaningful bipartisan immigration reform    Urge President Biden Not to Leave Behind Persecuted Afghans    Project Alpha    Afghan Advocacy Resources    Protecting Ukrainian Refugees    https://alinoorani.org/        Below are more trusted organizations you can partner with to meet needs in these communities. Fred Heumann's Article in Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/february-web-only/ukrainian-christians-church-worship-songs-war-and-peace.html Serve Ukraine Web Link: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/serveukraine Nazarene Compassion FB: https://www.facebook.com/nazcompassion Caritas does great work in Crisis: https://www.caritas.org/2022/02/carit... Mercy Corps is fantastic: https://www.mercycorps.org/blog/human... A local Ukrainian non profit that has been serving traumatized children for years: https://voices.org.ua/en/         Rick Lee James Official Web Site https://www.RickLeeJames.com     Shine A Light In The Darkness - The Latest Single From Rick Lee James  Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Music Video: https://youtu.be/d1l7jWRcbP4 Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:   https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa ----more---- Just for fun Sign Petition For Weird Al Yankovic Super Bowl Halftime Show  https://chng.it/FgrK2kFZ  

The calendar has turned over to March, and this week we are rolling out our peer-reviewed flagship publication, Presence Journal. We are so excited to share this issue with you – as we get to reveal a brand new look! Presence, which has been published by Spiritual Directors International since 1995, last received a redesign in 2003. Since I began working at SDI in 2018, we have been dreaming about giving Presence Journal a look and feel that reflects the vibrant dialog and intimate stories of spiritual direction and companionship that we bring to each issue. Over the past year, I have been working with some amazing creative people to make this a reality. In this episode, I have a conversation about this process with graphic designers Cristina Mejia and Martha María Tobón, who worked extensively under SDI's guidance to help create the new look and feel of Presence. Cristina is the director of True Indigo, an editorial design firm with over 25 years of international experience in publishing. She is also a spiritual director and a member of SDI. In his foreword to this first issue incorporating our redesign, SDI Executive Director Reverend SeiFu Singh-Molares writes, “One of the keys to change and transformation, particularly in a community as committed to both as SDI, is to stay true to our essence even as we continuously realign. So, we listen deeply as an act of spiritual presence, and we do so reverentially and lovingly, allowing the multitude of manifestations of the eternal to flow with us, through us and into us, from all of those that we companion, and who companion us. And by doing so, we learn to rest in the change, and to refresh even as we remain faithful to our calling and its essence.” I also want to thank Toby Becker, who has been a longtime designer with SDI, and helped me wrangle our design templates into a working issue, and to the Creative Team at SDI – Ann Lancaster and Larry J Morris III, for producing and integrating the redesign into the web edition of Presence. And of course to our Executive Director Rev. SeiFu, for his encouragement, leadership, and stewarding of this undertaking. Check out the new look in our current issue for March 2022, Volume 28, Issue 1. Presence Journal is published four times a year, in print and on the web. Presence is produced and shared with SDI Members. You can learn more at sdicompanions.org/presence/ --- Supported by the Fetzer Institute: helping build the spiritual foundation for a loving world. Fetzer's Sharing Spiritual Heritage report asks How will we hold onto ancient wisdom traditions while applying them creatively in today's time? Learn more at fetzer.org.  --- Cristina Mejia has 30+ years of experience in the graphic design industry, primarily in international editorial design for commercial organizations such as ELLE, Impremedia and General Mills, to social organizations such as the National Immigration Forum and Catholic Relief Services. Cristina is a certified Spiritual Director from the Hesychia School 2019, a member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI), and focuses on the evocative method in her practice.   Martha María Tobón is a Colombian graphic designer and art director with more than 25 years of experience in Graphic Design and Art Direction, who has worked for many years in Advertising Agencies and Graphic Design studios in Bogotá and London. --- Sponsored by:   SIENA RETREAT CENTER'S SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE TRAINING PROGRAM   GROUNDED IN THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE UNIVERSE STORY AND WITH AN ECUMENICAL CHRISTIAN EMBRACE, SIENA RETREAT CENTER'S SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.  THIS TWO-YEAR, IN-PERSON PROGRAM'S HOLISTIC APPROACH INCLUDES SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT CONTENT, SKILLS-BUILDING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION AND GREATER SELF-AWARENESS.  A NEW PROGRAM BEGINS JANUARY 2023.  JOIN US FOR A “TASTE AND SEE” DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11TH.  SIENA RETREAT CENTER IS LOCATED ON LAKE MICHIGAN BETWEEN CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE AND IS COMMITTED TO BEING A CATALYST FOR A MORE JUST AND COMPASSIONATE WORLD.  LEARN MORE AT WWW.SIENARETREATCENTER.ORG.

This week on “The Learning Curve,” co-host Cara Candal talks with Linda Chavez, a senior fellow at the National Immigration Forum and the author of Out of the Barrio: Toward a New Politics of Hispanic Assimilation. She shares how her ethnic background, Catholic education, and experience working with legendary American Federation of Teachers president Al Shanker, a great champion of civic education... Source

This episode is supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.Ali Noorani, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, grew up in California after his parents immigrated from Pakistan.  He shares the stories of the moments in his life that made him passionate about immigration and immigration policy and discusses how to build coalitions on polarizing topics.RelatedNational Immigration ForumImmigration Reform at the Bush Institute

Episode 14 – In this episode Host, J.R. Gonzales has a candid conversation with Eddie Aldrete about Immigration, Dreamers, and DACA. Aldrete has been named one of the Top 100 most influential figures in Texas politics and government and one of the most influential people in San Antonio. As an IBC senior vice president, Eddie Aldrete monitors local and federal policies that directly impact the financial services industry, international trade, economic development, immigration, border security, and other issues that impact the communities the bank serves. From 2018 to 2021, Aldrete served a three-year term as chairman of the board of directors of the Washington, DC-based National Immigration Forum.  Additionally, he is the past chairman of the Texas/Mexico Trade Coalition where he spearheaded efforts for the Texas Association of Business in support of the US/Mexico/Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA).  Aldrete is heavily involved in issues related to immigration reform, border security, as well as the demographic shifts and trends that may have possible negative effects on the state and national economies. He is currently the co-chair of the Texas Opportunity Coalition, a group of businesses, institutions, executives, and leaders from across Texas who are dedicated to passing a federal congressional DREAM Act that provides permanent legal status to Dreamers.  

Tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate. At the same time the Trump Administration has criticized China's handling of the pandemic and its tightening grip on Hong Kong, the Chinese government has sanctioned U.S. lawmakers for highlighting alleged human rights abuses by Beijing officials. Republican New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith is one of the politicians being targeted by the Chinese government and he joins host Dave Anthony to explain why he still believes we must stand up to China now more than ever.   Immigration was a key issue for President Trump during his 2016 campaign. The coronavirus, a recent Supreme Court decision preserving the DACA program and comments by the President that he could support an executive order to give "Dreamers" a pathway to citizenship has put the spotlight on the issue again. How has the coronavirus and the economic crisis it created changed the immigration debate and how much will the topic being on the mind of voters this upcoming election? Ali Noorani, the executive director of the National Immigration Forum and Former Republican Congressman Lou Barletta discuss the future of DACA and the possibility President Trump would back a path to citizenship.   Plus, commentary by Dr. Nicole Saphier, a full-time practicing physician and Fox News contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices