It’s the Economy, Stupid!

Pilar Marrero / Truthdig Nov 29, 2012 Some people claim immigration reform is political posturing; others say it's a humanitarian issue. The reality: It's in the country's self-interest. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

47 Percent Part Two

John Darkow, Cagle Cartoons, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri Nov 16, 2012 Dig deeper

Not All Undocumented Immigrants Are on Obama’s Side (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 6, 2012 Benita Veliz, a young Hispanic from San Antonio, proclaimed her unauthorized status and her support for President Obama in front of millions of television viewers at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. But her enthusiasm for the incumbent is not universal among the undocumented. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Karl Marx on a Credit Card: Priceless

Staff / Truthdig Jun 27, 2012 Many East Germans are choosing credit cards with an image of a Karl Marx bust staring at the MasterCard logo; Urban Outfitters, owned by a right-wing conservative, is selling Mitt Romney merchandise to irony-thirsty hipsters; meanwhile, the political pressure Latinos placed on Obama is finally paying off. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mitt Romney’s Long-Term Solution for Immigration Reform

By RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch Jun 26, 2012 Dig deeper

A Movement Built by Dreamers

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Jun 21, 2012 Undocumented immigrants in the United States number around 12 million people, a group larger than the populations of most countries on the planet. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Arizona Sheriff Arpaio’s Office Arrests 6-Year-Old

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 18, 2012 A 6-year-old girl suspected of being in the U.S. illegally was arrested by the office of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona on Friday. Ironically, the arrest came just after President Obama announced he would make it easier for the children of undocumented immigrants to stay in this country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: My Big Fat Greek Tragedy

Staff / Truthdig Jun 16, 2012 Bankers are bracing for international financial chaos as Greek voters head to the polls to decide on an austerity plan that could kiss the euro bye-bye. But that's not the only major world event happening, with Egypt's military tossing the recent Democratic elections aside as it dissolves the country's parliament. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Halts Deportation of Young Illegal Immigrants

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jun 15, 2012 In a bold stroke, the Obama administration has ordered an end to deportations of young undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Brown Signs California Dream Act Into Law

Staff / Truthdig Oct 9, 2011 Gov. Jerry Brown announced Saturday that he has signed the California Dream Act, making state financial aid available to undocumented immigrants who choose to attend California universities and community colleges. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Bold Step on Illegal Immigrants

Staff / Truthdig Aug 19, 2011 The Obama administration announced Thursday that it would halt deportations of thousands of illegal immigrants who don't have criminal records and pose no threat to national security. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Congressman Arrested for Protesting Deportations

Staff / Truthdig Jul 27, 2011 US Rep Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill, was arrested in front of the White House Thursday afternoon with about a dozen others while demonstrating against the deportation of illegal immigrants Gutierrez is a supporter of the DREAM Act, which would allow students who are in the country illegally to become conditional permanent residents (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )