Public Opinion
Migration and Millennial Muslims: Second Generation Nigerian Muslims in the United States
Ezekiel Olagoke Monday, 13 June 2011
Second generation Nigerian Muslims often experience alienation in their communities, especially in the wake of 9/11 and other more recent events. They are forging a new American identity, one that includes their racial, religious, and immigrant heritage.
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Islam and American Exceptionalism
John Musselman Monday, 13 June 2011
A review of Feisal Abdul Rauf, What's Right with Islam: A New Vision for Muslims and the West (HarperCollins, 2004).
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Immigration and the Economy: Beyond the Zero-Sum Game
Galen Carey Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Throughout our nation's history, immigration has been closely correlated with economic growth. Immigrants and native-born Americans play complementary roles in the American economy, rather than directly competing for the same jobs.
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A Judeo-Christian Approach to "Comprehensive" Immigration Reform
Carol Swain Wednesday, 16 February 2011
An authentic Judeo-Christian approach to reform should recognize the context of the scriptures and respect the rule of law. Truly comprehensive immigration reform must address a host of issues including birthright, citizenship, and family reunification.
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A Christian Dialogue on Immigration and the Workforce
Galen Carey, Carol Swain, James Edwards, Richard Land, Michel Martin Wednesday, 16 February 2011
To what degree might an expansive immigration policy suppress wages or limit opportunities for workers in the United States? There is some competition between low‑skilled American workers and undocumented immigrants, and racism and poverty exacerbate anti-immigrant sentiments.
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Security & Immigration: What is the State's Duty under God?
Mark Tooley Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The institutional church should be cautious about promoting legislative proposals as part of a larger agenda of political coalition building. Churches might more charitably and helpfully remind their members of broad principles that should guide our national conversation.
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Immigration & Security: Public Policy and Christian Ethics
Jen Smyers Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The best strategy to alleviate pressures on U.S. borders is to reform the immigration visa system. Christians should support a system in which effective and humane enforcement is joined with legal structures that are responsive to our economy and to the integrity of the family unit.
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Domestic Politics with Global Consequences: International Implications of Anti-immigrant Fervor
Kyle Longley Wednesday, 16 February 2011
In addition to affecting America's international standing and its security interests, Arizona's SB 1070 law raises moral issues, and the faith community should denounce anti-immigrant violence, irresponsible rhetoric, and unjust immigration policies.
A Christian Dialogue on Immigration and Security
Mark Tooley, Jen Smyers, Kyle Longley, Mathew Staver, Galen Carey Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The government's primary responsibility is to protect the people over which it has jurisdiction, and that includes enforcing the borders and having immigration laws that can be upheld justly and compassionately.
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The Role of the Catholic Church in Immigrant Integration
J. Kevin Appleby Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The Catholic Church is itself an immigrant church and it has helped integrate new immigrants into American society through services, education, advocacy, and solidarity. As churches integrate new immigrants into their religious practices, they do so in a uniquely American way.
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