December 2010
6 posts
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Worst City Policies of 2010
Amy Traub
John Petro contributed to this post.
Corruption Takes a Toll in Bell Progressives know government can be a powerful force for good in people’s lives. So it’s particularly devastating when the people charged with upholding the public trust — local officials with the potential to improve the lives of their constituents — instead betray the public. The year’s...
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Best City Policies of 2010
Amy Traub
John Petro contributed to this post.
Denver Sparks Parental Involvement En Espanol The experts agree: parental involvement has strong positive effects on students’ achievement in school. When parents are engaged with their child’s education, attendance improves, grades and test scores go up, and graduation rates rise. But how can school districts involve parents who...
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Rep. Steve King’s Big Plans in 2011: Deporting...
Afton Branche
Today’s immigration hard-liners are characterized by an almost religious devotion to proposing draconian immigration laws; even when these policies plainly conflict with our nation’s economic interests. In a recent interview, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) gave a preview of his legislative priorities should he become chairman of the House’s immigration subcommittee next year.
One of King’s...
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Undocumented and Unlicensed: What Inaction on...
Afton Branche
If you’ve been paying attention, there’s no denying that our immigration system needs fixing. For those who still need convincing, look no further than the New York Times. An article in today’s paper finds that most of the estimated 4.5 million undocumented immigrants driving regularly in the U.S do not have driver’s licenses.
This is a product of the status quo on...
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Join Us at DMI’s Annual Gala, Monday December 13!
Amy Traub
The DMIBlog is on a reduced posting schedule this week as we gear up for the Drum Major Institute’s annual gala next Monday. Join us for cocktails at 6:30pm with a dinner and program to follow. At the stunning Prince George Ballroom (15 East 27th Street, NYC) DMI will present this year’s Drum Major for Justice awards to three stellar honorees.
We’ll be honoring:
State-Senator Elect...
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DREAM Act Distortions
Afton Branche
Recent wrangling over the DREAM Act in the Senate has revealed some ugly realities about today’s immigration debate. Introduced this week by Sens. Harry Reid (D-NV) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), the latest iteration of the bill creates a path to legalization for immigrants who came to this country before the age of 16, provided they go to college or serve in the armed forces for at...