Since its inception, anti-immigrant group ProEnglish has been attached at the hip to white nationalism. Its founder, white nationalist John Tanton, started the group after leaving his other English-only project, US English, in disgrace after a racially charged memo written … Continued
The agenda for the 2012 CPAC Conference is out and, not surprisingly, some familiar faces from the Islamophobic, anti-immigrant, and white nationalist circles will be participating in the three day event. On day 1, a panel titled, “The Failure of … Continued
Over the past few years, many non-profit and volunteer organizations have had huge financial problems, experiencing the trickledown effect of the credit crisis. Anti-immigrant groups in America are also feeling the squeeze, including the Georgia-based Dustin Inman Society (DIS). DIS … Continued
Originally posted on the‘Campaign Stops’ blog of the New York Times Opinion Pages on January 12. Although everyone is talking about the presidential election this year, I am much more excited about the role of immigrants in the politics of … Continued
Review by the Tucson Weekly on December 22. I walked past the Occupy Tucson camp the other day and stopped for while to watch a hacky-sack game. I read a few of the cardboard slogans, talked to a guy with … Continued
Traditionally the first week back from the winter holidays is a tough one. Getting back into the daily routine can be difficult after an extended break full of merrymaking. California Assemblyman Tim Donnelly took this old adage to the new … Continued
As we reflect on the passing of another year, the John Tanton Network provides us with a number of gaffes which not only expose their nativist ties but also the Network’s relationships with the extreme far right, with anti-Semites and … Continued
Last week the Department of Justice published a scathing 22-page report on the policies and actions of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The sheriff in Maricopa County is, of course, none other than Joe Arpaio. Arpaio’s civil rights violations … Continued
After the tragic suicide of undocumented immigrant Joaquin Luna Jr. late last month, the immigrant community as a whole came together in mourning. The anti-immigrant movement in the United States also stood collectively, but instead of mourning his tragic death, … Continued
Just over a year ago, anti-immigrant group ProEnglish launched a slick new website, and then two months later, in Oklahoma, an official English-only ballot measure passed with 76% of the vote. All was looking very good for ProEnglish as they … Continued