Tag: Legislation

I have to say I am glad that this type of immigration reform was not created in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s or I would not be here. One of my grandfathers came from Poland just after World War 1 and the other had parents who moved from Canada and then left him an orphan in Texas. I also have a large branch of the family that is one-half French Canadian.

I have spent most of my life valuing the effort of hard work, whether it is in myself, or in others. I believe that hard work can get anyone to anywhere.

One of the most important evidences of our faith and morality is how we treat our fellow human beings, so I believe that any effort to resolve immigration issues must be approach first and foremost from that perspective. We are all God's children and need to treat each other accordingly.  Secondly, families are fundamental; immigration laws and enforcement should do everything possible to keep families together.

World Relief is very involved in Immigration Reform and if the law passes, we have already been contacted to lead the training within the Evangelical Alliance of Churches.

After months of careful deliberation and negotiation, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.

An interfaith panel slated for June 5 will explore why the death penalty should be repealed in Washington.

"Honoring Life: A Compassionate Discussion on the Death Penalty" will include five speakers from different faiths, who will discuss why they believe capital punishment is unacceptable for a compassionate, civilized people, according to event organizer Victoria Thorpe.

On Wednesday more than 100 people gathered in downtown Spokane to march for immigration reform.

On Wednesday, International Worker's Day, more than 100 people gathered in downtown Spokane to stand in solidarity with the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States.
The rally, co-organized by M.e.ch.A de EWU (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana), included an escorted march through Spokane's streets — the first march of its kind since 2007, according to M.e.ch.A organizer Lucy Vazquez.