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Coming out in the New York Times
“Get in line!” I am told. This is quite ironic since “getting in line” is precisely what made me an “illegal alien.” I was brought here legally on an F-2 student visa from Fiji when I was 14 and was Read More …
Moron of the Week – Tom Tancredo and His Nativist Thugs
Former Congressperson, Tom Tancredo, was not allowed to speak at a recent event in University of North Carolina hosted by the Youth for Western Civilization [Read: Youth Against Multiculturalism and Diversity]. Protestors shutdown the event through their non-violent chanting. Someone Read More …
a glimpse into the life of an activist academic
“No, I just got back from URPE sessions at ASSA.” “What? What is that?” “An academic conference for political economists.” “Oh, I thought it was another DREAM(immigration)-related conference.” Welcome to my life. 24, gay, single, desi, new media blogger, civil Read More …
Lost in Translation – Migrant Students Navigating the American Education System
I came across this blog through a Google Alert yesterday and it holds a lot of potential. Basically, the ‘owner’ is gearing up to get migrant students from his school to blog about their experiences, to tell their stories and Read More …
Immigrant Students and Being Thankful to the United States
I am yet to understand why I should be thankful to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA for my higher education. Did the government pay for it? No. Did they sit tests and write papers for me? No. Could I have Read More …