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Avi Chomsky Cont’d – Scapegoating Immigrants

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

As Democratic Perspective continued its interview with the author of They Take Our Jobs! and 20 other myths about immigration, we began by asking if the immigration problem is just too big to solve. She responded by saying, “It depends … Continue reading →

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They Take Our Jobs! and 20 other myths about immigration.

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

That’s the title of a book by Avi Chomsky who was interviewed by Democratic Perspective. As a historian, teacher, and coordinator of the Latin American studies at Salem State College, she has become a strong voice for fairness in our … Continue reading →

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Aviva Chomsky Interview, Part 1 — Podcast August 15, 2011

Posted on August 15, 2011 by William Timberman

Are They REALLY Taking Our Jobs? Myths About Undocumented Immigrants. Aviva Chomsky is an American historian, author, and activist who has written extensively on immigration issues. She teaches at Salem State College in Massachusetts, where she is also the coordinator … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky Cont’d – Immigration And Arab Spring

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

On July 18, Democratic Perspective continued its interview with Professor Emeritus Noam Chomsky by asking how we should deal with the fear of immigration.  He responded by saying, “We deal with it by a sympathetic understanding and education.  We can … Continue reading →

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Immigration – A Conflict Of Values

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Gary LaMaster

Recently, Democratic Perspective had the great privilege of discussing the immigration debate with Noam Chomsky, Professor Emeritas at Massachussetts Institute of Technology’s Dept. of Linguistics and Philosophy. He has authored more than 150 books and, according to Wikipedia, is the … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky Interview — Podcast July 11, 2011

Posted on July 12, 2011 by William Timberman

Two Perspectives on Immigration: The Right to Make a Living vs. the Right to a Secure Cultural Identity. Distinguished professor of linguistics and world-renowned philosopher, political dissident and cultural critic Noam Chomsky shares his insight on U.S. immigration policy with … Continue reading →

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