Illegal immigration has been spoken of in the last few years as if it were an existential threat to American democracy, with a sense of urgency. Looking deeper, one perceives that this narrative has relatively little to do with reality and everything to do with a conservative agenda. As will be evidenced by data and statistics, illegal immigration offers minimal risks to our democratic institutions and considerable benefits to our economy and higher education landscape.
Protesters in Detroit rally to support the 2020 election results and other causes. Stephen Zenner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
by Ronald Brown, Wayne State University...
In the wake of the recent debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a harsh reality has emerged: the future of America is inextricably linked to our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This is not just a policy conversation; it is a defining moment for our national identity. The stakes are high, and the consequences of inaction are profound.
U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson reflects on the unforgettable experience of sharing the DNC stage with his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson. In his interview with...
Former President Donald Trump's running mate Sen. J. D. Vance speaking with attendees at The People's Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan (Photo...
A Chicago Defender article from 1946 that chronicles the Hemmons family becoming unhoused.
This is Part Three of the Chicago Defender’s series Black and Unhoused:...
A bombshell report has revealed that conservative Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas accepted several lavish trips funded by a GOP megadonor.According...
Black voters are punishing anti-democratic candidates at the ballot box.
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by Ray Block Jr, Penn State; Andrene Wright, Penn State, and Mia Angelica...
