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Trump’s immigration policies hit California’s population and economy, risking less representation, jobs, and growth. Locals worry about losing tech talent and labor. LA’s Chamber calls recent raids disruptive. Guess Gavin’s staff isn’t thrilled either. #CA #immigrationmatters

MAGA House GOP go to border, but don't find illegal crossings
#ImmigrationMatters
#Immigrants
#Migrants
#ClownCarCongress #ClownCaucus
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/02/us-rep-jim-jordan-house-republicans-scour-southern-border-but-dont-find-any-illegal-crossings.html

Give a warm welcome: 🇨🇦
People come to Canada for many reasons. No matter where they’re from or why they’re here, a warm Canadian welcome can make a difference. Help make your neighbourhood a better place for everyone to live. #ImmigrationMatters

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/immigration-matters/warm-welcome.html

I sometimes wonder if my one person protest does anything at all to disrupt those who are anti immigration. *
I get honks and waves for those who agree but feared my actions were being disregarded by those who are (IMHO) needing to change their minds or at least have it brought to mind to question their position.
But this weekend a man got so mad at my sign he ran across the street and screamed at me. Calling me names, screaming how we can’t “let more of them in” etc. It showed me my sign is still doing what is needed. It’s pissing off the right people. Going to have a bit more purpose in my walk next weekend.
*for those who are unfamiliar, I march four miles to the center of Portland Oregon with a sign that simply says “Let The Children In. Asylum Is Legal”. I don’t yell, block traffic just follow a path that I have found to have the most traffic from my home to downtown. The , typically you can find me after the march standing in pioneer square from 12-1 pm on the weekend.
#LetTheChildrenIn #AsylumIsLegal #ImmigrationMatters

New interview today on my podcast Drift: immigration & identity in America w/ @AnchorageMuseum’s Kirk Gallardo n how language can frame world view (he speaks like 5+ languages). I learned so much from him! #Filipinx #ImmigrationMatters https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drift-immigration-identity-in-america/id1651329498