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And justice for all – right?
We say it every morning in front of the flag, pledging our allegiance to the United States. We say it and claim we mean it. Everyone was a child once. Everybody, most likely, went to school at a time in their lives. They were all required to recite The Pledge. They all said the line, “and justice for all.”
Christians should love all people – regardless of nationality
For 10 years, First Christian Church has helped save migrant lives in the desert by working with Humane Borders, and now we are formally launching new ministries of advocacy and service.
Boycotting the Grand Canyon to protest S1070
I am 59 years old, and one of my remaining goals in life is to visit the Grand Canyon. But, I ask myself, what does an illegal immigrant look like?
Immigration Blueprint
Lawmakers in at least nine states are using Arizona’s immigration law as a test case to craft similar legislation, ratcheting up the pressure on the federal government to act before states enact a patchwork of laws that undercut federal authority.
Senator asks Brewer to hold off on immigration law
A prominent Senate Democrat is asking Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer to put off her state's controversial new immigration law for a year to give Congress a chance to pass a federal law - a long-shot request on a bill that even the White House says is nearly dead.
Kirkpatrick urges against boycott of Arizona
Arizona Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick is calling for an end to the boycotts in Arizona over the state's new immigration law.
Fear among Hispanics dampens Cinco de Mayo
Rumors circulate of an immigration raid at Cinco de Mayo festivities. Markets normally bustling with customers preparing for the celebration are quiet. Family picnics are scaled back.
McCain and Hayworth give contrasting views on immigration
Sen. John McCain and his GOP senate primary opponent JD Hayworth sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times to talk about a range of issues, including their take on immigration.
Actor Danny Glover: Boycott over immigration law not warranted
Actor and activist Danny Glover said Wednesday a boycott of Arizona may not be an appropriate response by critics of the state's sweeping law targeting illegal immigration.
Boston to boycott Arizona
The Boston City Council has approved a resolution calling for the city to pull investments from Arizona in protest over the state's recently passed immigration law.
Referendum on the rocks?
Ballot measure consultant Andrew Chavez told YS today that the One Arizona referendum campaign to thwart the state's new anti-illegal immigration bill is in danger of collapsing. Whether voters would undo the law remains unclear, although recent polling indicates the One Arizona measure would have an uphill fight.
Flagstaff votes to sue over immigration law
The Flagstaff City Council has voted to sue over a new state immigration law.
