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Immigrants and the Presidency | KUOW - Puget Sound

Cecille Isidro — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:56:00 -0400

Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, so-called birthers claim Barack Obama can't be President. They dispute proof that he was born in the United States. It's a constitutional requirement, but why? Why shouldn't an immigrant be eligible to lead the nation?

'Dead Aid' to Africa| KUOW-Puget Sound

Cecille Isidro — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:57:00 -0400

Michael Cohen is a senior research fellow with the New America Foundation. He co–helms the Privatization of Foreign Policy Initiative, which examines the growing influence and impact of non–state actors in US foreign policy. ...

Race in the 21st Century | KUOW Radio

Cecille Isidro — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:04:00 -0500

Gregory Rodriguez, a fellow at the New America Foundation, says Mexican–Americans will destroy the Anglo–American racial system. He'll explain why, ...

Eric Liu on KUOW Radio| 'The True Patriot: the Opportunity and Responsibility of Citizenship'

Communications — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:03:00 -0400

How do you define patriotism in America in 2008? Eric Liu and Nick Hanauer wrote a little red book called The True Patriot. They want to remind people of their responsibilities as American citizens. Have liberals run away from the concept of patriotism? Has the concept of patriotism been turned into a political cudgel that squelches open discussion? Can the left and right agree on what patriotism means? Are you a patriot? Does the word patriot make you uncomfortable? LINK to audio