Progressives for Immigration Reform

Cross-Post: Duke removes four anti-immigration groups from Fred Stanback Internship Program

By Lisa Sorg More than a mile high at its peak, Grandfather Mountain presents one of the most breathtaking vistas east of the Mississippi. Known worldwide for its ecological diversity, it is the centerpiece of the state’s park system and a destination … Continued

Immigration

CIS Head Defends Fringe Population Control Leader

Last week, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), went out on a limb to defend Phil Cafaro, Board President of the deceptively-named anti-immigrant organization, Progressives for Immigration Reform. “I’ve met Phil Cafaro and he strikes … Continued

UPCOMING: CIS to Hold Counter-Presentation to LA Mayor’s Own at National Press Club

Last week the anti-immigrant group Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) announced that it will host a panel discussion on Monday, January 14 at 9:30 am ET at the National Press Club (NPC) in Washington, DC. The group has titled its … Continued

Pseudo-progressive group in decline, but continues advocating anti-immigrant agenda

Progressives for Immigration Reform (PFIR) has thrown up a glut of blogs over the last month, despite the organization’s lack of activity throughout the fall. The blogs include PFIR’s usual mangled messaging on immigration and the environment – that immigrants … Continued

FAIR State Group Pushes Controversial Populationist, Sterilization Agenda

In 2010 Florida voters rejected Amendment 4, the Florida Comprehensive Land Use Plans Amendment. Ostensibly designed to give local voters more control over land use planning, the amendment was funded in part by Floridians for a Sustainable Population (FSP), an … Continued