Only in America, where the deranged Donald Trump is a presidential candidate for the third time, could we ever have a debate featuring lies about immigrants stealing and eating pets. His rants have directed a virtual torchlight parade of hate towards Springfield, Ohio, terrorizing immigrants and sparking bomb threats at elementary schools.
Maura - this writing that you share is a contemporary story that continues to make me deeply sad and ashamed. And it is repeated endlessly. I have continued to worry about the Haitian community in Springfield. I've contacted the Catholic School there to see if they have some initiative underway to assist the Haitian students who may be in their school community. I am by no means wealthy, but I want to do something to express my support for their well-being.
It's heartbreaking to reflect on what immigrants face to become Americans. Thanks for sharing their challenges, especially through the experience of intrepid Zarifa. Taking that citizenship test should be required by all HS students. Next I'll take the test to see if I deserve my status as an American.
Thank you, Maura, for detailing how extremely daunting it is to become a U.S. citizen. I will take that citizenship test - when I dare!
Maura - this writing that you share is a contemporary story that continues to make me deeply sad and ashamed. And it is repeated endlessly. I have continued to worry about the Haitian community in Springfield. I've contacted the Catholic School there to see if they have some initiative underway to assist the Haitian students who may be in their school community. I am by no means wealthy, but I want to do something to express my support for their well-being.
It's heartbreaking to reflect on what immigrants face to become Americans. Thanks for sharing their challenges, especially through the experience of intrepid Zarifa. Taking that citizenship test should be required by all HS students. Next I'll take the test to see if I deserve my status as an American.