DreamActivist

Surprise! Surprise! Democrats are once again using the DREAM Act and undocumented youth as a wedge issue to gain support for . . .  well just Democrats. It’s pretty much been the story on the national front for the last two years; the Dream Act constantly being discussed by politicians when it benefits them, but [...]

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This week, an awesome guest post that was originally featured here. Enjoy! Alan A. Aja is an Assistant Professor of Puerto Rican & Latino Studies at Brooklyn College (CUNY), where he has taught as an instructor and adjunct lecturer since 2005. He is currently writing a book on black/white Cuban relations in south Florida.He can [...]

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On August 2oth around 4:30 am Isaac was released. Background: In 2009 Isaac received a ticket for driving without a license, he was scared like many of us and instead of going to court to take care of it he just let it go.  The little ticket turned into a big ticket and now Isaac [...]

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Every good organizer knows that the biggest thing you need for a successful campaign is TIME. Planning killer events, developing an organization, collaborating and coalition-building, recruiting volunteers… dang. That’s a lot of time. Every good organizer also knows that not everyone has enough time.  Swamped with your new job? Just moved to a new city [...]

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This is the real reader…what your team is reading and would like to share with you! Angy wants to help you be a better organizer. 10 tips for easing information overload. Juan is reading about the best way to get yourself into deportation. Find out here. He’s also tracking the situation for undocumented youth in Florida. [...]

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From the New American: On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security informed Governors that the SComm program does not require state ratification and that it would operate in those states with or without approval of the state government. Furthermore, state executives were told that any agreements entered into by DHS with states regarding the scope [...]

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Hey Angy, My name is Jose and I live in Alabama. I’m having a hard time with depression here. It’s so hard to get into any college and almost none of my friends know i’m undocumented. Can you help? Thanks, Jose Dear Jose, Thank you for your e-mail and i hope everything is well. Depression [...]

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Looking back, we are able to see how our movement has changed and grown throughout the years. Some things, however, have stayed the same. This post is dedicated to the sheroes and heroes of our time who continue to help and inspire us as we defend our human rights. 5. The first hero is America. [...]

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This entry is part of a weekly post on DREAM-eligible youth who are facing deportation, despite President Obama and his administration saying they are not a priority. Tell President Obama to stop deporting undocumented youth. Miguel Aparicio was in his 20s when the DREAM Act was first introduced. Initially brought up 2001, it has now [...]

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