Author: The Opportunity Agenda

My Fellow Americans: I speak to you tonight at a crucial moment in our nation’s history. When you elected me president almost one year ago, you voted in favor of hope, and in favor of change. You voted for the idea that we...

The words "due process" might not ignite our sense of national pride in the same way as words like "liberty," "justice," or "equality," but they should.  And the promise of due...

This week’s immigration blog roundup will cover a number of new studies on immigration issues, some upcoming immigration-related events, and more. A new survey of low-wage legal immigrant, undocumented immigrant and...

Last week, Alan Jenkins, Executive Director of The Opportunity Agenda, co-hosted an episode of MSNBC Live. With the regular host, Carlos Watson, Alan took the opportunity to inject values into the current health care debate. He...

This week’s immigration blog roundup will cover immigrant detention, immigration judges, and more. Immigration activists are mourning the death of Senator Ted Kennedy, citing his work with on behalf of Latinos and...