immigration

Vox Pop : Open Forum - Federal Immigration Reform : 5/7/13

Patrick Donges — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Last month the U.S. Senate’s so-called “gang of eight” unveiled a bi-partisan federal immigration reform bill, intensifying the debate on what has seemingly always been a controversial national issue.

Here today to talk about federal immigration reform and S.744 is Brooke Mead, program coordinator at the Berkshire Immigrant Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Ideas Matter: New Hampshire Humanities Council and The Story of A Pumpkin

Joe Donahue — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:35:00 +0000

We are very happy to continue our new regular feature on The Roundtable, entitled – Ideas Matter: Checking in with the Public Humanities. It is our chance to check in with the Humanities Councils throughout our 7-State area to discuss important ideas and why they do indeed matter.

This morning we spotlight the New Hampshire Humanities Council and their work with Bhutanese refugees and The Story of a Pumpkin a traditional tale from Bhutan retold by Hari Tiwari.

Terry Farish and Tika Acharya join us.

Congressional Corner with Tim Vercellotti

Alan Chartock — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:50:00 +0000

The results of November’s election appear to have changed the immigration debate.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Tim Vercellotti, director of the Western New England University poll and professor of political science, tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that Latinos’ voting power is increasing with every election.

Congressional Corner with Carolyn Maloney - Part 2

Alan Chartock — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Immigration reform appears imminent.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Carolyn Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that she welcomes the rare moment of bipartisanship in Washington.

4/15/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock and Ray Graf, and Mike Spain, Associate Editor of the Times Union. Joe Donahue moderates.

Today's topics include:
• Times Union Headlines
• Latest on North Korea
• April 15th – Tax Day
• Immigration Bill Support

Congressional Corner with Bill Owens - Part 3

Alan Chartock — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Immigration reform may finally be at hand.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that his border district will be affected by the reforms.

Congressional Corner with Sean Patrick Maloney - Part 3

Alan Chartock — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Immigration reform appears near – but that’s on the Senate side.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Sean Patrick Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he hopes immigration reform can pass through the House as well.

3/28/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, WAMC's Morning Edition host David Guistina, and University at Albany Journalism Professor and Investigative Reporter, Rosemary Armao.

This morning our discussion topics include:
Supreme Court set to end ban on benefits to gay spouses?
States weigh sports betting as way to raise cash.
How Secure is the Mexican Border?
Nike’s new Tiger Woods ad causes a stir.

Mass. Immigrant Advocates Push For Legislation to Reduce Deportations

Lucas Willard — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Immigrant advocates are pressing lawmakers to back legislation they say will help reduce the level of deportations in Massachusetts.

Several dozen activists rallied on the steps of the Statehouse on Wednesday in favor of the bill, which would encourage local law enforcement agencies not to forward information to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials on illegal immigrants who don't have serious criminal convictions.

Sen. James Eldridge is the bill's lead sponsor.

Congressional Corner with Bill Owens - Part 3

Alan Chartock — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Will a deadlocked Washington come together for immigration reform? In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that any changes should take the northern border into account.