Donald Trump last week declared that millions and millions of immigrants “happen to be taking Black jobs.” He said this on stage at the convention of the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago, to three Black women whose job it was to question the Republican presidential candidate.
Iowans had an immigration history we could be proud of--Governor Ray invited plane loads of refugees of the Vietnam war. We have an even more astounding anti-racist history--desegregating schools in the late 1800s.
I'm embarassed at who we've become. We refuse federal funds because our governor would prefer that poor people's children suffer. I think that says a lot.
Thanks Art, for the good and honest reflection on a complicated situation where bad guys are plentiful and even the good guys have issues. We need to keep our focus on immigration, even as we are thrilled at the apparent change in our election hopes. As you always say, WE NEED IMMIGRANTS. And that is only one reason to do the right thing.
Let's not forget that Claudia Sheinbaum is Jewish! Surely there is an irony in there somewhere. And what of my daughter, who is Black, Jewish (from Mexico), Native American, White, etc. What kind of "job" is hers? Let's have an America where we all thrive together. It is not impossible.
Excellent summary of the goings on. We need to hear the truth repeated over and over. I’m so tired of the 🍊🍕💩and his gross lies. They’re wanting us all to be at each other’s throats. The ridiculous Vance and his “No Irish need apply” speech the other day indicates to me that they are into seeding the atmosphere in order to insure something bigger than a rainstorm occurs. At this point trump and cronies appear inarticulate, with their message being presented by fumble tongues, but the scary stuff is still in their message. There are sane and humane ways to address this issue. It’s not going to happen”on day one.”I am hoping the neighbors wise up this November and send these liars packing.
Iowans had an immigration history we could be proud of--Governor Ray invited plane loads of refugees of the Vietnam war. We have an even more astounding anti-racist history--desegregating schools in the late 1800s.
I'm embarassed at who we've become. We refuse federal funds because our governor would prefer that poor people's children suffer. I think that says a lot.
Thanks Art, for the good and honest reflection on a complicated situation where bad guys are plentiful and even the good guys have issues. We need to keep our focus on immigration, even as we are thrilled at the apparent change in our election hopes. As you always say, WE NEED IMMIGRANTS. And that is only one reason to do the right thing.
Let's not forget that Claudia Sheinbaum is Jewish! Surely there is an irony in there somewhere. And what of my daughter, who is Black, Jewish (from Mexico), Native American, White, etc. What kind of "job" is hers? Let's have an America where we all thrive together. It is not impossible.
Excellent summary of the goings on. We need to hear the truth repeated over and over. I’m so tired of the 🍊🍕💩and his gross lies. They’re wanting us all to be at each other’s throats. The ridiculous Vance and his “No Irish need apply” speech the other day indicates to me that they are into seeding the atmosphere in order to insure something bigger than a rainstorm occurs. At this point trump and cronies appear inarticulate, with their message being presented by fumble tongues, but the scary stuff is still in their message. There are sane and humane ways to address this issue. It’s not going to happen”on day one.”I am hoping the neighbors wise up this November and send these liars packing.