Searching for the Evidence

Getting a bill through Congress can be very difficult. At the very bottom of the whole process though, there is a whole different task that has to take place- convincing the people. To convince people, there has to be certain evidence and proof that any American can understand and process. It doesn't have to be an evidence that has to follow certain logistics and laws; the evidence only needs to hit acr oss the point.

I think the main tool that can be used to push across a bill as difficult as the DREAM Act is to show the actual people that can benefit from this. I think one of the main reason why it is difficult is because many Americans don't really get to visualize the impact the DREAM Act could have on children and the positive effect on our country. That is why I've been investigating certain cases and testimonies that really show the hidden side of an undocumented student.

With the help of several faculty members and online research, I've been pulling together several cases from the web such as Eric Balderas, a Harvard student who is on a full scholarship but was facing deportation because he lacked proper documentation. I know the DREAM Act website has several anonymous testimonies that can help me push my point across, but I would also appreciate if anyone let me in on recent cases that could help the cause.

The Power Of Protest

I've been thinking a lot about rallying lately. I know that protesting can such a tremendous tool for immigrant rights. All I want is for each individual to realize how powerful their voice can be if they harmonize it among the thousands of immigrants in this nation.

The first person that comes to my mind is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was the one individual that could carry on an entire nation towards a dream. Nothing is impossible. I wonder if there will ever be that sort of figure for the Immigrants. Maybe it's more difficult because some have the fear of being deported, while others may have simply lost their desire to fight since they have already received their citizenship. I don't know what it is, but what I do know is that the government will eventually be forced to do something. I hope it's not too late by then.

Michelle Obama on Education

I found this video on TED in which Michelle Obama stresses the importance of education in America's 21st century.




As one can see education is very crucial to America. If we allow more students to receive a higher education, it will benefit America as a whole. This young generation needs as many resources as they can to financially afford college in order to deal with the problems that are piling up in our country.