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Harnessing the power of American voices to enact policy change that guarantees full labor, civil and political rights for immigrants and their families.

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Oscar-nominated actor Taraji P. Henson made Project 2025 the talk of the BET Awards. “The host of this year's BET Awards warned viewers on multiple occasions about the far-right plan to dismantle and remake the government in Trump's image.” www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/sh...

Taraji P. Henson made Project 2025 the talk of the BET Awardswww.msnbc.com The draconian plan supported by conservative groups to dismantle the government if Donald Trump is elected was the talk of the Black Entertainment Television Awards.

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Just so we’re clear here, when this guy and all the others say this stuff, they’re talking about YOU. They’re talking about me. They’re talking about our friends, our families and our communities We would be wise to fully absorb that fact and act accordingly

NEWS --> Mark Robinson, the MAGA extremist GOP nominee for governor in North Carolina, appeared to endorse political violence against unnamed foes in a recent speech. "Some folks need killing!" he shouted. "It's a matter of necessity!" Video and story here: newrepublic.com/article/1834...

MAGA Gov Candidate’s Ugly, Hateful Rant: “Some Folks Need Killing!”newrepublic.com Mark Robinson, the GOP nominee for governor in North Carolina, has a long history of incendiary comments. But he may have topped himself this time.

“This is not hyperbole, as my colleagues @yunaoh08.bsky.social and @joesudbay.bsky.social have noted. ‘Unlike last time, there is a plan, a will to carry it out, and little in the way of impediments if given the opportunity.’” zacharymueller.substack.com/p/mass-depor...

“… convicted felon Donald Trump poses an existential threat to immigrant families just like mine. He’s openly running on a platform of sending deputized police & National Guard to blue states to round up millions of long-settled immigrants from their workplaces, schools, homes & communities …”

“… convicted felon Donald Trump poses an existential threat to immigrant families just like mine. He’s openly running on a platform of sending deputized police & National Guard to blue states to round up millions of long-settled immigrants from their workplaces, schools, homes & communities …”

I know what I’m doing in Nov. because when I vote I’m not just voting for myself. I’m voting to protect my Dreamer friends. I’m voting to protect the farmworkers feed us. I’m voting for my mom & all the loving immigrant parents who left everything behind: zacharymueller.substack.com/p/as-a-gay-a...

As a Gay American and Son of Immigrants so Much of Who I am Is at Stake in 2024zacharymueller.substack.com June is always a really special time for me. In addition to marking Pride Month, June is also Immigrant Heritage Month. Both of these celebrations represent so much of who I am and the values I choose...

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I know what I’m doing in Nov. because when I vote I’m not just voting for myself. I’m voting to protect my Dreamer friends. I’m voting to protect the farmworkers feed us. I’m voting for my mom & all the loving immigrant parents who left everything behind: zacharymueller.substack.com/p/as-a-gay-a...

As a Gay American and Son of Immigrants so Much of Who I am Is at Stake in 2024zacharymueller.substack.com June is always a really special time for me. In addition to marking Pride Month, June is also Immigrant Heritage Month. Both of these celebrations represent so much of who I am and the values I choose...

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“For Army Sgt. Renato Araujo, who is serving his new home country, Thursday's ceremony makes the love he has for America official. ‘For me, it's to show my respect for this country, to receive me and give me the opportunity to work and provide for me and my family,’ Araujo said.” 🇺🇸

"’I came here to the United States in 2017. It was my dream to come to this country since I was a kid, and today, I thank God I am a new citizen. I am very proud of that,’ said Imad Thweib from Jordan.” 🇺🇸 www.wmur.com/article/new-...

99 new Americans naturalized in Portsmouth on Fourth of Julywww.wmur.com 99 new Americans received a standing ovation on Thursday after taking the oath to become naturalized citizens.

"’I came here to the United States in 2017. It was my dream to come to this country since I was a kid, and today, I thank God I am a new citizen. I am very proud of that,’ said Imad Thweib from Jordan.” 🇺🇸 www.wmur.com/article/new-...

99 new Americans naturalized in Portsmouth on Fourth of Julywww.wmur.com 99 new Americans received a standing ovation on Thursday after taking the oath to become naturalized citizens.

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They are pretty moving (having participated myself as an immigrant ) And every one of them were tested on the question “is anyone above the rule of law in America”

just watched 74 people speaking at least a dozen different languages become american citizens in a ceremony at monticello, where the speakers were themselves children of immigrants. inspiring stuff and a vivid illustration of what reactionaries want to snuff out

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just watched 74 people speaking at least a dozen different languages become american citizens in a ceremony at monticello, where the speakers were themselves children of immigrants. inspiring stuff and a vivid illustration of what reactionaries want to snuff out

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For millions of taxpaying immigrants, the path to citizenship is out of reach due to our outdated laws. For those lucky enough to access it, it’s arduous. Lots of waiting, money, and studying. It makes me wonder how certain loudmouths would fare, especially when it comes to the actual test.

Thousands will celebrate Independence Day by becoming U.S. citizens — after taking a civics test. Wash Post has a quiz to see if you’d pass I got 10 of 10 mostly because I helped my friend Carlos study for his citizenship test couple years ago www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/int...

Can you pass a U.S. citizenship test? Take our civics quiz.www.washingtonpost.com How much do you know about America? In honor of July Fourth, test your knowledge with some of the questions aspiring U.S. citizens must answer to become naturalized.

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“I have been in this country 47 years this year. My four beautiful daughters were born right here in Los Angeles, and it's just been a journey,” said Bernadette Medina, a new citizen from Belize. “It's been a long journey, and it's the proudest moment right now for me. It's wonderful.”

“Fourth of July festivities roll out across the nation this week. Millions will celebrate America's 248th birthday with fireworks, barbecues and parades. For newly minted citizens, the celebration holds special meaning." www.npr.org/2024/07/01/n...

New U.S. citizens explain what it means to be Americanwww.npr.org As Fourth of July festivities roll out across the nation this week, the celebrations hold special meaning for newly minted citizens.

“Fourth of July festivities roll out across the nation this week. Millions will celebrate America's 248th birthday with fireworks, barbecues and parades. For newly minted citizens, the celebration holds special meaning." www.npr.org/2024/07/01/n...

New U.S. citizens explain what it means to be Americanwww.npr.org As Fourth of July festivities roll out across the nation this week, the celebrations hold special meaning for newly minted citizens.

“This is my home because I've been here most of my life,” said Eduardo Batista, a newly-naturalized US citizen originally from Mexico. “And I just want to be living here and following the laws, and I love this country.” Congratulations to all our new Americans. You make our nation stronger. 🇺🇸

11,000 are expected to be sworn in as new Americans throughout Independence Day holiday, doubling figures from last year’s observances. More from me at @americasvoice.bsky.social 🇺🇸 americasvoice.org/blog/11000-t...

11,000 To Be Sworn in as New Americans Throughout Independence Day Holiday, Doubling Figures from Last Year’s Observances - America's Voiceamericasvoice.org The U.S. welcomed more than 5,500 new citizens during last year’s July 4 celebrations, including Sudanese immigrant Adam Maxmoud, whose pathway to legalization was temporarily halted by the pandemic. ...

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11,000 are expected to be sworn in as new Americans throughout Independence Day holiday, doubling figures from last year’s observances. More from me at @americasvoice.bsky.social 🇺🇸 americasvoice.org/blog/11000-t...

11,000 To Be Sworn in as New Americans Throughout Independence Day Holiday, Doubling Figures from Last Year’s Observances - America's Voiceamericasvoice.org The U.S. welcomed more than 5,500 new citizens during last year’s July 4 celebrations, including Sudanese immigrant Adam Maxmoud, whose pathway to legalization was temporarily halted by the pandemic. ...

“‘In life, as in politics, we know we can judge people by who they align themselves with. Latinos see what MAGA extremists stand for, and they know who they are standing with,’ said Héctor Sánchez Barba, president of Mi Familia Vota.” More from Rafael Bernal here👇

“Dime Con Quién Andas/Show Me Your Friends” A coalition of immigrant and Latino advocacy groups is reviving a bilingual campaign drawing connections between "moderate" Republicans in the House and former President Trump’s closest ideological orbit thehill.com/latino/47522...

New campaign ties moderate House Republicans to MAGAthehill.com A coalition of immigrant and Latino advocacy groups is reviving a bilingual campaign drawing connections between moderate Republicans in the House and former President Trump’s closest ideological o…

“Today, the same immigrants who often work in thankless jobs & help put food on the table for grills & cookouts this holiday should be a source of ongoing strength & vitality for America,” said @vcardenas.bsky.social. “Sadly, these essential workers are being scapegoated by Trump & his allies.” 👇

As candidates head home for July 4 festivities, they need to be asked about Trump’s “dark and dystopic mass deportation vision for America”: americasvoice.org/press_releas...

As Candidates Head Home for July 4th, Everyone Should Be Asked About Trump’s “Dark and Dystopic Mass Deportation Vision for America” - America's Voiceamericasvoice.org Washington, DC — As America’s Voice has been asserting, Donald Trump’s unsparing mass deportation plans to separate millions of American families and deport immigrants who have lived here for decades ...

As candidates head home for July 4 festivities, they need to be asked about Trump’s “dark and dystopic mass deportation vision for America”: americasvoice.org/press_releas...

As Candidates Head Home for July 4th, Everyone Should Be Asked About Trump’s “Dark and Dystopic Mass Deportation Vision for America” - America's Voiceamericasvoice.org Washington, DC — As America’s Voice has been asserting, Donald Trump’s unsparing mass deportation plans to separate millions of American families and deport immigrants who have lived here for decades ...

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“Show up & show out when it’s time to vote, bc it’s not just about the presidential election, you guys,” she said. “It’s about making decisions that will affect us as human beings … It’s not a secret, look it up. They are attacking our most vulnerable citizens. The Project 2025 plan is not a game.”

“Taraji P. Henson made Project 2025 the talk of the BET Awards. The host of this year's BET Awards warned viewers on multiple occasions about the far-right plan to dismantle and remake the government in Trump's image.” www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/sh...

Taraji P. Henson made Project 2025 the talk of the BET Awardswww.msnbc.com The draconian plan supported by conservative groups to dismantle the government if Donald Trump is elected was the talk of the Black Entertainment Television Awards.

Recent Biden admin announcements stand to expand relief for potentially 300,000 Haitian immigrants already in US, as well as protect millions of immigrant and US-born workers from the effects of deadly heat. More from @tusk81.bsky.social here 👇 americasvoice.org/blog/biden-a... #TPSforHaiti #CALOR

Biden Administration Announces Two New Policies To Protect Immigrants: Extension and Expansion of Haiti TPS and New Rule To Protect Workers from Extreme Heat - America's Voiceamericasvoice.org Recent Biden Announcements Stand to Expand Relief for Potentially 300,000 Haitian Immigrants Already in U.S., As Well As Protect Millions of Indoor and Outdoor Workers from the Effects of Deadly Heat ...

Trump has made clear “that a major policy for a second admin is the biggest deportation force our country has ever seen. We want each of these candidates to answer the question if they support deportation forces going through their districts, going door to door destroying families and communities.”

The candidates: ●Juan Ciscomani (AZ) ●John Duarte (CA) ●Mike Garcia (CA) ●David Valadao (CA) ●Monica De La Cruz (TX) ●Jen Kiggans (VA) ●Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR) ●Mike Lawler (NY) ●Mayra Flores (TX) ●Derrick Anderson (VA) More at @americasvoice.bsky.social: americasvoice.org/press_releas...

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The candidates: ●Juan Ciscomani (AZ) ●John Duarte (CA) ●Mike Garcia (CA) ●David Valadao (CA) ●Monica De La Cruz (TX) ●Jen Kiggans (VA) ●Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR) ●Mike Lawler (NY) ●Mayra Flores (TX) ●Derrick Anderson (VA) More at @americasvoice.bsky.social: americasvoice.org/press_releas...

Donald Trump is running on “the biggest deportation force our country has ever seen. We want each of these candidates to answer the question if they support deportation forces going through their districts, going door to door destroying families and communities”: americasvoice.org/press_releas...

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NEW: @americasvoice.bsky.social launches Dime Con Quién Andas/Show Me Your Friends campaign targeting 10 battleground districts & exposing the Republican complicity in the rise of anti-immigrant extremism, including mass deportations, from GOP party leaders & their “friends” 👇🏽 showmeyourfriends.org

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United Farm Workers

Full statement @ www.ufw.org/oshaheat7224 3/

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This federal rule has been a long-time priority for the farm worker movement and is the result of decades of advocacy by farm workers, often in the wake of immense tragedies including farm worker deaths. 2/

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We welcome the proposed creation of a federal heat safety standard by the Biden-Harris administration. This common-sense and life-saving rule proposed by @OSHA_DOL will protect the health and lives of farm workers who have no choice but to work during dangerous temperatures. 1/

As @americasvoice.bsky.social Executive Director @vcardenas.bsky.social noted, “We fear there will no longer be constitutional and criminal constraints on whatever cruel and chaotic policy Stephen Miller and his extremist friends have, including Project 2025.” americasvoice.org/press_releas...

“Trump and much of the GOP elite’s agenda for a second term includes prosecuting and potentially imprisoning an array of political enemies, deploying active-duty troops to Democratic-controlled cities whenever he wishes to bring ‘order,’ and invading and bombing Mexico.” 👇

“Trump and much of the GOP elite’s agenda for a second term includes prosecuting and potentially imprisoning an array of political enemies, deploying active-duty troops to Democratic-controlled cities whenever he wishes to bring ‘order,’ and invading and bombing Mexico.” 👇

“Plans are already in motion to use this new, historic court decision as a legal shield to help a potential second Trump administration implement his extreme policy agenda with less concern for rules and laws, sources with knowledge of the matter say.”

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“Plans are already in motion to use this new, historic court decision as a legal shield to help a potential second Trump administration implement his extreme policy agenda with less concern for rules and laws, sources with knowledge of the matter say.”

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‘It’s Like Christmas’: Team Trump Stunned by Massive Supreme Court Immunity Winwww.rollingstone.com Conservatives are planning to use the Supreme Court’s immunity decision to help them implement Trump’s extreme policy agenda, sources say.

“The prospects are terrifying – from military and red state National Guard troops terrorizing American communities and putting long-settled immigrants into military detention camps to bombing Mexico with impunity to virtually every other horrific immigration scenario one can conjure up.”

“Today’s ruling promises to replace our system of checks and balances with bright green lights to empower the nativist fever dreams of Donald Trump and Stephen Miller,” says @americasvoice.bsky.social Executive Director @vcardenas.bsky.social 👇🏽 americasvoice.org/press_releas...

The Terrifying Immigration Implications of the SCOTUS Presidential Immunity Decision - America's Voiceamericasvoice.org Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, reacting to the immigration and 2024 political implications of today’s Supreme Court ruling ...

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“Today’s ruling promises to replace our system of checks and balances with bright green lights to empower the nativist fever dreams of Donald Trump and Stephen Miller,” says @americasvoice.bsky.social Executive Director @vcardenas.bsky.social 👇🏽 americasvoice.org/press_releas...

The Terrifying Immigration Implications of the SCOTUS Presidential Immunity Decision - America's Voiceamericasvoice.org Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, reacting to the immigration and 2024 political implications of today’s Supreme Court ruling ...