NAFTA: Kicked Up a Notch
NAFTA is not just about free trade any more. As columnist Laura Carlsen explains, NAFTA has a new and ominous punch as well.
Walls, Amnesty, and False Choices
Most undocumented workers come from a region heavily influenced by U.S. foreign policy. It’s not a coincidence.
Military Intelligence
In his bid to appeal to a conservative base on the road to 2008, John McCain repeatedly urged last week that the United States send more troops to Iraq to get the job done. The military response to McCain’s political appeal demonstrates that military intelligence is no oxymoron.
Enlightenment Returns?
Do the 2006 elections mark a return of the Enlightenment?
Alternatives to a Wall
How NAFTA, CAFTA, and other corporate-friendly trade policies displace farmers and create mass migration, and how we can do better.
Mexican Election Could Lead to Immigration Shift
This op-ed ran in the Baltimore Sun on June 30, 2006.
A Marshall Plan for Mexico? Well …
This op-ed appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on June 11, 2006.
No Surprise in Bush’s ‘Emergencies’
President Bush has yet another supposed “emergency” on his hands. This time it’s illegal immigration.
Dual Allegiance is Inconsistent with American Democracy
The concept of “dual allegiance” is inconsistent with the moral foundation of American democracy.
The Benefits of Dual Citizenship
Allowing immigrants to hold two passports can promote U.S. ideals and values.
Immigration’s Role Often Overlooked in Global Economy
France grows less welcoming to former colonial subjects.
Al-Ahram Interview of Tom Barry
Tom Barry interviews Omayma Abdel-Latif Al-Ahram.