Obama to Push Immigration Bill as One Priority

Finally the national debate about immigration will start, according to this article published today on the online version of the New York Times.

Latino immigrants supported President Obama with over 60% of their vote, which in time meant high pressure for the promises made during the campaign about discussing immigration.

Is Obama going to come forward with his promises? And if so, what are the conditions that his proposal will include to legalize 12 million undocumented immigrants? Will he follow the "Bush road" of "pay to play"?

Grijalva Obama's Best Bet at Interior

Read the complete article by Joan McArter that explains in details why Grijalva, Democrat Congressman for Arizona, is the best choice for the convoluted situation with open spaces and environmental resources.

The Closing of the American Border

New America Media, Q&A with Edward Alden, Sandip Roy, Posted: Oct 12, 2008

The fight against illegal immigration began the very night of 9/11, according to Edward Allen, author of "The Closing of the American Border." In this interview, Allen comments on the different positions in the Department of Justice and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) at the time, and the historical words of President George W. Bush. Read on to the end, because after comments are juicy.

Difficult Road Ahead for New Paraguay Leader

As many other past socialist leaders in Latin America, Fernando Lugo, the recently elected president of Paraguay, has a strong Catholic background. Read about the difficulties Lugo faces ahead and what he brings to the poorest country in the region.