Thousands of children, some as young as five, have illegally crossed the United States’ southwestern border so far this year, with their numbers estimated to reach 60,000 by year end. Most are from Central American countries, and traveling without parents or other adults. The cause of the surge is under debate. Some cite economic conditions […]
Harford Campaign for Liberty Feb. 25: Militarization of Local Police; Immigration Reform
From Harford Campaign for Liberty: February 25, 2014 7 pm – 9 pm Knights of Columbus Hall 23 Newport Drive Forest Hill, MD. 21050 Topics for February include: • Factors driving the militarization of local police • Immigration reform. What is the GOP leadership considering? • Annapolis Update. Bills of special interest to the liberty […]
Del. McDonough: “Burden on the Citizen Taxpayer will Never Stop if the So-Called Dream Act is Allowed to Become Law”
From Del. Pat McDonough: The burden on the citizen taxpayer will never stop if the so-called Dream Act is allowed to become law. Let us put aside emotional misinformation and whip out our calculators. One illegal alien student completing a four year college program will cost the taxpayers $42,000. It breaks down to an $8,000 […]
New Harford Democratic Club: “Dream Act is Winnable at the Polls if Supporters Counter Misinformation Promoted by Anti-Immigrant Groups”
From the New Harford Democratic Club: The Dream Act, which would allow resident immigrants to pay in-state tuition at Maryland public colleges and universities, is supported by a majority of Marylanders according to recent polls, but misinformation from those opposed could affect the outcome of the November referendum, according to a supporter of the legislation. […]
New Harford Democratic Club June 6: CASA de Maryland Discusses Dream Act and Immigration
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday June 6, 7pm Aberdeen Holiday Inn, 1007 Beards Hill Rd Join the NHDC on June 6th when a representative of Casa de Maryland will discuss the history and impacts of the upcoming ballot issue called the Dream Act. As well as the issues surrounding this law, […]
Maynard’s Musings: “I Believe Our Forefathers Would be Ashamed of What We have Become: a Fat, Idle Nation that Doesn’t Make Things”
I Believe I find myself extraordinarily frustrated with the way things are going in our government right now. I’m sure you do as well. I think we do all and that’s the problem. So from my heart to yours, one human being to another I’d like to tell you what I think as a person, […]
Smithsonian Exhibition on Cultural Migration Set to Open at Harford County Library’s Abingdon Branch May 19
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – February 29, 2012) Take an interactive journey through time, from immigrants arriving from across the globe to the innovations that made it possible to cultivate the wild. Harford County Public Library (HCPL) and the Harford County Department of Community Services are pleased to offer a unique […]
Del. McDonough Kicks Off Official Campaign to Defeat Dream Act; “People Must Rise Again and Defeat the Lies”
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: Delegate Pat McDonough has officially formed a campaign committee that will lead the effort to defeat Senate Bill 167, known as the “Dream Act.” The referendum issue was placed on the ballot based on a successful petition drive that collected more than 130,000 signatures in a few months. […]