Category Archives: Voices From Our Border

NPI is committed to elevating voices from the southwest Border Region in order to educate and inform the national discussion. Here you can find essay’s, editorials, and information on organizations working in this space.

Daily Border Bulletin – More kids crossing Mexico border alone, Immigration Stalls as Opportunities Wane on U.S.-Mexican Border, Arizona Immigration Law Author Hopes for Similar Measure in Kansas

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

The Government and local Non Profit agencies are scrambling to find ways to house the growing number of children undocumented immigrants who are crossing the Border alone. Skilled agricultural labor is now leaving the United States in the form of … Continue reading →

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Daily Border Bulletin – Will right wing really let Mitt Romney `pivot’ on immigration?, Binational Group Seeks to Make U.S.-Mexico Border Crossing Easier, House Republicans back Homeland Security powers in border parks

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

After a wave of polling data indicated that Mitt Romney was poisoning his chances at making in roads with Hispanic voters he has begun to moderate his stance on issues important to this group. The real question is will right … Continue reading →

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Daily Border Bulletin – How Mexico Creates American Jobs, Tourism spending in U.S. surged 8.1% last year to $1.2 trillion, Big earthquake hits Mexico, no major damage reported

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Following NPI’s reports on Mexico’s contributions to tourism and trade with the United States, a new Wilson Center op-ed highlights the important job creation our relationship with Mexico creates. The Department of Commerce recently released data that underscores the power … Continue reading →

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Daily Border Bulletin – The New Immigration Landscape, GOP’s Latino Problems Get Worse, Romney will have big problem: Hispanic voters

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Today, Simon Rosenberg, Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice and Ruben Gallego, State Rep. AZ -16 held a web discussion on the changed immigration landscape. Simon gives his take to Salon on the burgeoning problems for the GOP with … Continue reading →

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Daily Border Bulletin: Immigration system gets fixes in small steps, Protesters gather for opening of Arizona Legislature, Gulf cartel boss pleads guilty in Texas federal court

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

 More plaudits for the Obama administrations incremental immigration fixes. Protesters of all types show up for the opening day of Arizona’s state legislature, chief among them both pro and anti immigration groups. Finally a Gulf cartel drug boss pleads guilty … Continue reading →

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INVITE: Thursday Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm EST For A Live Web Discussion on The New Immigration Landscape

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

This Thursday, January 12th, at 2:00 pm ET please join Simon Rosenberg, President of NDN, Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice and Ruben Gallego, State Representative, Arizona District 16 for a discussion: “A Changed Landscape: How Recent Events Have … Continue reading →

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21st Century Border Video Spotlight: Adolfo Gonzales, Police Chief, National City, California

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

As we close out our year here at the 21st Century Border initiative we recommend watching select videos from our video collection.  “A Look at the US-Mexico Border Region,” we recommend watching the following video featuring Adolfo Gonzales, Police Chief, National … Continue reading →

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NPI in the news: “Study says U.S. undervalues its trade relationship with Mexico”

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

The New Policy Institute’s 21st Century Border Initiative released a major new report researched by The North American Center For Transborder Studies (NACTS) at Arizona State University, “Realizing the Value of our Cross Border Trade with Mexico.” Jonathan Clark of … Continue reading →

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El Paso Mayor John Cook comments on NPI Report on Crossborder Trade With Mexico

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

The New Policy Institute’s 21st Century Border Initiative is proud to have released a major new report researched by The North American Center For Transborder Studies (NACTS) at Arizona State University, “Realizing the Value of our Cross Border Trade with … Continue reading →

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Press Clips: “A Look at the US-Mexico Border Region”

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

NDN/NPI held a lunchtime discussion with leaders from the border region and a day of private meetings with senior administration officials, about the challenges and opportunities leaders in the US-Mexico border region are facing today. Below are a handful of … Continue reading →

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