Anti-Immigrants Believe Third Time’s a Charm for Greens
This morning I came across a quote from the Christian Bible that says “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” The environmental movement, if it is to remain politically relevant, would do well to remember this in the coming years. Anti-immigrant bigots are once again targeting the green movement. Environmentalists’ responses will impact the movement’s relationship to communities of color for decades to come.
The controversial anti-immigrant organization, the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), announced yesterday that it will be holding a “debate” called Immigration, Population, and the Environment. The event is to be held at the National Press Club, Tuesday, August 25, at 9:30 a.m. in the Murrow Room, Washington D.C. The Center for Immigration Studies is known for its ties to political extremists including white nationalists. Read more
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