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The Wall Street Journal: Why Immigrants Make Great Entrepreneurs
Outsiders face a tough struggle fitting into a new culture. They must figure out how to deal with, and overcome, frustration, loneliness and a steep learning curve. And that’s why immigrants make such great entrepreneurs—they’re once again outsiders facing many of the same kinds of obstacles. Been there, done that. I’ve been… Read More
Daily News-Miner: Congress: Look at Anchorage and pass the Dream Act
As a former state senator and chairwoman of the International Trade and Tourism Committee, I have met Alaskans from all walks of life who continue to amaze me. Thanksgiving only reinforces what I learned in the Alaska Legislature: Alaskans are compassionate and hardworking. In these times, it is more important… Read More
WHO TV: The Insiders: November 26th Edition, Immigration, Border Security, and Unemployment
Much like health care reform, immigration reform has not happened yet for the Republicans who currently control Congress and the White House. Various groups are pushing various ideas on the best ways to change how and when we allow people to move into our country and how and when we… Read More
The Gazette: Supporters of immigrant kids mount frantic push
With prospects dimming for a deal this year to prevent young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation, sympathetic groups plan to push hard the next few weeks to force the issue back to the top of Washington’s agenda. Activists see their December bid as their last, best… Read More
NBC News: How an Oklahoma city is using data to make immigrants feel at home
A new program under way in Tulsa aims to support immigrants and make the transition to living in the United States easier. The New Tulsans Initiative is a project designed to learn best ways to welcome and integrate immigrants through local government and nonprofit programs. The Oklahoma city… Read More
The Detroit News: Column: Immigrants are key to reviving working class
Compelling new research documents how immigrants are undeniably part of the solution to start reversing the job loss and wage stagnation impacting Michigan’s working-class. Released by the New American Economy, a coalition of mayors and corporate CEOs led by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and the Great… Read More
Maryland Reporter: New Faces Part 1: Maryland’s changing faces often are from other countries
Christina Getrich has lived in Maryland for most of her life and has witnessed the state’s changing demographics over time. A large number of Salvadoran immigrants began settling in Montgomery County when she was younger, said Getrich, who lives in Silver Spring. Today, while Salvadorans are still the largest foreign-born… Read More
Business Insider: Immigrant Entrepreneur Expanding Third Company
Immigrant entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our nation’s diverse economy. One local woman is demonstrating that in central Florida. While the immigration issue itself is making heated headlines across the nation, the fact remains that immigrant entrepreneurs started 40 percent of the top Fortune 500 companies, including Google, Instagram and… Read More
GTR Newspapers: Gateways to Growth to Promote Immigrant Integration
As your Mayor, I recognize that Tulsa’s greatest assets are our people. For the past few decades, a growing number of people from different countries are choosing to call Tulsa their home. Trends show that immigrants have been a key part of Tulsa’s economic and social growth. As Tulsa becomes… Read More
AgriNews: Duvall: Farms struggle to find workers
Thanks to scientific innovation in agriculture, farmers and ranchers are using fewer resources to grow an abundant, sustainable food supply. But I wonder how far our new technology and techniques will take us if farmers are left without one of the most critical resources to keep our farms sustainable: a… Read More
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