November 12, 2019
This is the story of Jimmy, a poultry plant worker and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. Jobs With Justice stands with Jimmy, and the hundreds of thousands of working families who depend on this program to give them access to better jobs. On June 3, 2018, Jimmy Rodriguez… Read More»
Tags: #defundhate, CBP, DACA, DREAMERS, ICE, immigrant workers, immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, TPS, Trump, Trump administration
February 1, 2018
If you feel challenged in trying to keep up with the present state of immigration affairs, you’re not alone. Staying up-to-date on President Trump’s frequent change of directions on immigration is taxing. Make no mistake — there’s a strategy to the chaos he peddles. Trump sows confusion to distract from… Read More»
Tags: DACA, deportation, Donald Trump, Dream Act, DREAMERS, immigrants, immigration, racism, Sanctuary cities, Temporary Protected Status, TPS, Trump, White Supremacy, worksite raids
January 12, 2018
There is mass outrage over Donald Trump’s racist comments bemoaning immigrants that come to America from Haiti and places throughout Africa, rather than a country like Norway. His immigration agenda is shaping up to be as racist as his rhetoric, and progressives need to double down on their efforts to… Read More»
Tags: DACA, deportation, Dream Act, DREAMERS, immigration, racism, Temporary Protected Status, TPS, Trump, White Supremacy
June 20, 2017
During times of resistance, music provides motivation, meaning, and hope. Songs can be uplifting and inspiring, while others reflect our struggles, injustices, and the challenges we face. The current resistance began in January, and while the challenges we face are immense, we once again turn to music to guide us.… Read More»
Tags: A Tribe Called Quest, Arcade Fire, Bob Dylan, Donald Trump, Drive By Truckers, John Lennon, Marvin Gaye, music, Resistance, Solange, Trump, Woody Guthrie
April 28, 2017
Ever since FDR passed 15 major pieces of New Deal legislation during his first 100 days in office, presidents have been measured by their effectiveness within the same time frame. President Trump thought the benchmark so important that he signed a “contract” saying what he would accomplish during those hundred… Read More»
Tags: 100 days, Alexander Acosta, Andrew Puzder, Donald Trump, Gorsuch, health care, Resistance, Trump, Trump administration