Media Coverage 2013
Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2013
Topics: May Day Immigration Reform Marches | April 10 Nationwide Day of Action | Keeping Washington Families Together Bus Tour | Keeping Families Together Launch | Washington Compact | More on Comprehensive Immigration Reform | Champions of Change | King County Detainer Report | President Obama’s State of the Union Address | Immigrants Day at the Capitol | Washington State DREAM Act | Washington Voting Rights Act | Ready to Lead Training in Yakima | 2013 Legislative Session | More Recent News
Seattle
Marchando por una ley
Cindy Arriola, La Raza de Noroeste - May 3, 2013
'All our concerns are one' - On May Day, activists press for LGBT immigrant rights
Mike Andres, Seattle Gay News - May 3, 2013
Estalla la violencia en marcha pro inmigrante de Seattle
Noticieros Televisa - May 2, 2013
What's Been Missing from May Day Coverage So Far
Ansel Herz, The Stranger - May 1, 2013
Marching on May Day to be part of America
Seattle PI - May 1, 2013
May Day: Immigration marches across Washington
Seattle PI - May 1, 2013
Spokane
Audio Slideshow: Marching for immigration reform
Tracy Simmons, Spokane Faith and Values - May 2, 2013
Immigration reform march moves through Spokane
Shawn Chitnis, KREM - May 1, 2013
Wenatchee
Marchers call for family unity, immigration reform
Christine Pratt, Wenatchee World - May 1, 2013
More than 500 expected to march Wednesday for immigration reform
Christine Pratt, Wenatchee World - April 29, 2013
Vancouver
Immigration reform advocates rally in Vancouver
Stevie Mathieu, The Columbian - May 1, 2013
Immigration reform rally to take place Wednesday in Esther Short Park
Stevie Mathieu, The Columbian - April 25, 2013
Yakima
Rallying cry for immigration reform in Yakima (Photos/Video)
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - May 2, 2013
Thousands March in May Day Rally for Immigration Reform
Lance Tormey, FOX News - May 2, 2013
Hundreds March For Immigration Reform
Eugene Buenaventura, KVEW TV - May 1, 2013
May Day march planned Wednesday in Yakima
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - April 30, 2013
Mt. Vernon
March for immigration
Frank Varga, Skagit Valley Herald - May 2, 2013
Interview with Sarah Bishop on The Morning Talk Show
KGMI 790 News Talk Radio - May 1, 2013
May Day immigration rally planned for Wednesday
Gina Cole, Skagit Valley Herald - April 30, 2013
April 10 Nationwide Day of Action
March planned to support immigration reform
Christine Pratt, Wenatchee World - April 15, 2013
Walla Wallans Rally for Immigration Reform
Rachel Alexander, Walla Walla Union Bulletin - April 11, 2013
Yakima-area immigrants press case for path to citizenship
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - April 11, 2013
People Gather to Support Immigration Reform
Aaron Hilf, KNDO Yakima (NBC) - April 10, 2013
Public meeting to be held on immigration reform
Walla Walla Union Bulletin - April 5, 2013
Keeping Washington Families Together Bus Tour
INMIGRANTES LLEGAN A WASHINGTON PARA RECLAMAR REFORMA MIGRATORIA
Diario El Comercial - March 14, 2013
Presentarán en semanas proyecto para la reforma migratoria en EU
La Tarde - March 14, 2013
What immigrants want out of reform (and what they’ll actually get)
Brett Konen, Seattle Globalist - March 13, 2013
Campaign pushes for immigration reform
Alfred Diaz, Walla Walla Union Bulletin - March 10, 2013
Immigration Bus Tour Hits Yakima
Eugene Buenaventura, KAPP-TV - March 7, 2013
Bus tour promotes immigration reform
Christine Pratt, Yakima Herald - March 7, 2013
Immigration reform backers kick off statewide bus tour
Stevie Mathieu, The Columbian - March 5, 2013
Statewide bus tour demands immigration reform
Bellamy Pailthorp, KPLU 88.5 FM - March 4, 2013
Keeping Families Together Launch
Local immigrants react to President's immigration reform plan
Heather Graf, KING5 TV - January 29, 2013
Local views differ on immigration reform plan
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - January 29, 2013
Immigration Leaders Respond to President’s Speech
Kathy Mulady, Equal Voice News - January 29, 2013
Seattle immigrants react to Obama's immigration reform plan
Heather Graf, KING5 News - January 29, 2013
Keeping Families Together Campaign
Matt Lorch, Q13 Fox - January 28, 2013
Immigration Reform Heats Up
Bill Rice, KOMO Newsradio - January 28, 2013
Local push to change laws on immigration
Lornet Turnbull, Seattle Times - January 28, 2013
Presionan por Reforma Migratoria
Univision KUNS News - January 28, 2013
Washington Compact
Courting the Latino Vote: How Far Are Local Republicans Willing to Go?
Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly - May 7, 2013
Editorial: Immigration compromise is right way to reform
The Spokesman-Review - April 21, 2013
Editorial: Immigration reform has a prayer
Seattle Times - April 20, 2013
Senate immigration bill outline sparks mixed reactions in Yakima
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - April 17, 2013
Evangelicals Cast Immigration Reform as Moral Mandate; Not Everyone’s on Board
Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly - April 10, 2013
In Our View: Immigration Reform Overdue
Editorial Board, The Columbian - March 27, 2013
Special to the Herald: New state compact recognizes immigration is our future
Don Brunell, Tri-City Herald - March 26, 2013
What Would Jesus Do About Immigration Reform?
Jessica Partnow, KUOW FM - March 19, 2013
An evangelical pitch for immigration reform
Sarah Stuteville, Seattle Times - March 14, 2013
Washington View: Pressure building across the nation for immigration reform
Don Brunell, The Columbian - March 12, 2013
AWB offers support for immigration reform
Olympia Business Watch - March 7, 2013
Washington Compact- Organizaciones pactan en favor de inmigracion
Normand Garcia, El Sol de Yakima - March 7, 2013
Broad coalition seeks strong push on immigration reform
Dan Wheat, Capital Press - March 7, 2013
Local Republicans’ new coalition on (illegal) immigration reform sparks on-air fireworks
Chris Vance interviewed on The John Carlson Show, KVI Radio - March 6, 2013
A Coalition Kicks off Campaign to Urge Congress to Pass Immigration Reform
Don Brunell and Mike Gempler interviewed on The Mike Bastinelli Show, KIT Radio - March 5, 2013
Washington state makes history
Sarah Navoy, KIMA TV - March 5, 2013
Compact for Immigration Reform
Eugene Buenaventura, KAPP TV - March 5, 2013
Community Leaders Come Together for Immigration Reform
Aaron Hilf, KNDO TV - March 5, 2013
State coalition forges compact for immigration reform
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - March 5, 2013
Washington groups forge compact for immigration reform
Shannon Dininny, Associated Press (via Seattle Times) - March 5, 2013
More on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Murray says immigration bill best that Senate can do
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - May 2, 2013
Hay un plan migratorio
Cindy Arriola, La Raza NW - April 19, 2013
Local women & families are left out of new immigration bill
Vanesha Manuturi, Crosscut - April 19, 2013
Immigration Reform Bill Draws Mixed Reaction
Liz Jones, KUOW FM - April 18, 2013
Local advocates encouraged by bipartisan immigration-reform bill
Christine Pratt, Wenatchee World - April 18, 2013
OneAmerica CIR Press Conference coverage
KOMO Radio, April 17, 2013
OneAmerica CIR Press Conference coverage
KOMO TV, April 17, 2013
Op-Ed: Keep Family at the Heart of Immigration Reform
Diane Narasaki and Rich Stolz, International Examiner - April 3, 2013
Walla Wallans rally for immigration reform
Rachel Alexander, Walla Walla Union Bulletin - April 11, 2013
Yakima-area immigrants press case for path to citizenship
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - April 11, 2013
Dozens Gather for Immigration Reform Meeting
Eugene Buenaventura, KAPP TV - April 10, 2013
Time is now to achieve true reform of immigration
Editorial Board, Yakima Herald - March 24, 2013
Ross Reynolds interviews OneAmerica member Rufina
KUOW’s The Conversation - March 20, 2013
Activistas EEUU piden solución a crisis migratoria que golpea duro a mujeres
María Peña, EFE (via Alianza News) - 17 de marzo de 2013
Gay-rights movement’s new focus: immigration
Lornet Turnbull, Seattle Times - March 6, 2013
US Border Activists Urge Humane Immigration Reform
Kate Woodsome, Voice of America News - February 27, 2013
English requirement in immigration reform will test underfunded ESL system
Liz Goodwin, Yahoo! News - February 26, 2013
Gay Couples See New Hope For Immigration Benefits
Liz Jones, KUOW FM - February 15, 2013
Reforma migratoria no es amnistía
Normand Garcia, El Sol de Yakima - February 8, 2013
Fixing Immigration
Pramila Jayapal, Crosscut - February 6, 2013
For Young Illegal Immigrants, Social Security Cards Are Just a Small Step
Keegan Hamilton, The Atlantic - February 5, 2013
Republicans Move on Immigration Reform Amid Warnings of Political Suicide If They Don't
Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly - January 30, 2013
Rubio Walks Fine Line in Immigration Revamp
Neil King, Jr., Wall St. Journal - January 30, 2013
La Casa Blanca destaca a los “Defensores del Cambio” de César Chávez
The White House - March 29, 2013
"The Defining Moments,” White House: Champions of Change
Rich Stolz, White House: Champions of Change - March 29, 2013
White House honors Cesar Chavez’s legacy in Champions of Change series
Rocio Gonzalez, VOXXI - March 27, 2013
Casa Blanca agasaja a 11 activistas de inmigración
Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press (via La Voz) - March 26, 2013
Head of Seattle-based OneAmerica to receive White House award
Lornet Turnbull, Seattle Times - March 25, 2013
Federal ‘detainer requests’ for suspected immigration violators cause longer jail stays, increase cost, UW research shows
Peter Kelley, University of Washington - March 27, 2013
Study: Immigration jail holds costly for King Co.
Manuel Valdes, Associated Press (via Seattle Times) - March 27, 2013
Suspected Immigration Violators Face Long Waits in King County Jails
Liz Jones, KUOW FM - March 27, 2013
President Obama’s State of the Union Address
Some Thoughts on the State of the Union Address
Kathy Mulady, Equal Voices News - February 14, 2013
Immigrant issue close to home
Sarah Stuteville, Seattle Times - February 14, 2013
Immigrants Day at the Capitol
Día del Inmigrante en Olympia
Teresa Gonzalez, KUNS TV (Univision) - February 7, 2013
Immigration advocates push Republicans to support path to citizenship
David Nakamura and Rosalind S. Helderman, Washington Post
Immigrants travel across Washington to lobby Olympia
Quipachtli Martinez and Brooklyn Carlson, Seattle Globalist - February 7, 2013
Grupo organiza Día del Inmigrante
Brian Mendia, La Raza del Noroeste - February 7, 2013
Interview with OneAmerica member Juan Viellegas
KUOW's the Conversation - February 6, 2013
Washington State DREAM Act
Wash. Dreamers Pin Hopes On Special Session
Liz Jones, KUOW News - May 13, 2013
Rally held in Hartman Park to pass DREAM Act
Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter - May 10, 2013
Last Night: On higher ed funding, immigration, gun control and the failure of the Democratic Party
Josh Feit, Publicola - May 2, 2013
In the Senate, Dream Act remains stuff of dreams
Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Ed Murray, Crosscut - April 30, 2013
Washington’s Special Session Keeps DREAM Act Alive
Laura Murray, KNDO - April 29, 2013
Ed Murray maneuvers to force reproductive parity, DREAM votes
John Stang, Crosscut - April 16, 2013
A Dream Referred (to Committee)
David A. Perez, PubliCola - April 12, 2013
Dream Act dead this session, Senate leader says
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - April 7, 2013
Editorial: State Senate should have supported Dream Act
Seattle Times - April 7, 2013
Sen. Barbara Bailey: Denying the American Dream
Joel Connelly, Seattle PI - April 5, 2013
Keep the 'Dream Act' alive
Editorial, Everett Herald - April 4, 2013
Tuesday Jolts: Three Losers—Immigrants, Metro Riders, and Your Health
Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett, Publicola - April 2, 2013
Wash. Dream Act Unlikely To Clear Senate
Liz Jones, KUOW FM - April 2, 2013
DREAM Act People’s Hearing coverage
King 5 Seattle - April 2, 2013
Students stage rally as state Dream Act likely dies in committee
Chris West, The Capitol Record - April 2, 2013
Rodney Tom and the Ninth Order
Goldy, Slog - April 2, 2013
Aid for undocumented students is the right thing to do
Ricardo Sanchez, Tacoma News Tribume - April 2, 2013
Bailey's words, actions imperil Dream Act
Jerry Cornfield, Everett Herald - April 1, 2013
Dream Act supporters’ last ditch effort likely derailed
Jimmy Lovaas, Tacoma News Tribune - April 1, 2013
Op-Ed | Sen. Bailey: The ‘State Dream Act’ Is an Unfunded Promise That Can’t Be Kept
Washington Focus - March 29, 2013
Morning Fizz: The Conundrum
Publicola - March 29, 2013
Key Wash. pol: funds lacking for state ‘Dream Act'
Jonathan Kaminsky, Associated Press (via Bellingham Herald) - March 29, 2013
On Other Blogs Today: Blair Butterworth; the Dream Act; Pot; and Sonics Tickets
Erica Barnett, Publicola - March 29, 2013
Inslee’s budget proposal, DREAM Act and school suspensions on ‘Legislative Review'
Christina Salerno, The Capitol Record - March 29, 2013
Senate Higher Education Committeee hears Washington DREAM Act
The Hopper: Senate Democrats Blog - March 29, 2013
Pass Dream Act to ensure all students have same opportunities
Bruce Chandler and Zack Hudgins, Tacoma News Tribune - March 28, 2013
Dream Act helps
Nora Castaneda, Yakima Herald - March 18, 2013
Future of state Dream Act remains unclear
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald - March 17, 2013
GSBA endorses Washington state DREAM Act
Seattle Gay News - March 15, 2013
Washington State is adding college funding for illegal immigrants
Emily Murphy interviewed, Dori Monson Show (KIRO) - March 15, 2013
Dream Act closer to reality for Washington illegal immigrants
Eric Wilkinson, KING 5 News - March 15, 2013
House Passes DREAM Act
Sandi Halimuddin, Seattle Weekly - March 14, 2013
Wrong year for grants to undocumented students
Editorial, Tacoma News Tribune - March 14, 2013
Letter: Bill should be discussed
Gustavo Ramos, Jr., Skagit Herald - March 14, 2013
In brief: House OKs Washington Dream Act
The Spokesman-Review - March 14, 2013
Letter: Bill should be discussed
Gustavo Ramos, Jr., Skagit Herald - March 14, 2013
State House passes ‘Washington Dream Act
Ameila Dickson, Seattle Times - March 13, 2013
State version of ‘Dream Act’ passes the House
Manuel Valdes, Associated Press (via Seattle Times) - March 13, 2013
Washington busca dar ayuda escolar a inmigrantes
Associated Press (via MSN Latino) - March 13, 2013
Facing deadline, state lawmakers rush to pass bills
Brad Shannon, Tacoma News Tribune - March 13, 2013
Wednesday Jolt: DREAM Act Passes House
Josh Feit, Publicola - March 13, 2013
Pro: HB1817 gives us hope
Elizabeth Lara, Yakima Herald - March 11, 2013
Coming together in support of Washington State DREAM Act
Ben Crowther, Tu Decides - March 7, 2013
Immigration seeing strong Republican support in Olympia
Lornet Turnbull, Seattle Times - March 6, 2013
Bill would make some in US under special immigration status eligible for state financial aid
Jimmy Lovaas, Tacoma News Tribune - March 3, 2013
Immigrant student loses financial aid: DREAM Act could allow undocumented students access to state grants
Natalie Groat, Western Front - March 1, 2013
Make dream of college possible for all students
Reps. Bruce Chandler & Charles Ross, Yakima Herald - February 24, 2013
DREAM Act Gains Momentum in Olympia
Sandi Halimuddin, Seattle Weekly - February 7, 2013
Morning Jolt: Tom is a No Show, DREAM Act Supporters Make a Big Show
Josh Feit, Publicola - February 19, 2013
One Question for Republican State Rep. Charles Ross
Carryn Vande Griend, Publicola - February 15, 2013
Legislators Consider College Aid For Undocumented Students
Liz Jones, KUOW FM - February 5, 2013
Should the state pay tuition for undocumented students?
John Stang, Crosscut - February 5, 2013
Bill gives immigrants with deferrals college aid
Manuel Valdes, Associated Press - February 5, 2013
Murray to propose bill allowing undocumented students access to State Need Grant
Amelia Dickson, Seattle Times - February 5, 2013
Washington Voting Rights Act
Schools, cities worry about bill pushing for wider representation
John Stang, Crosscut - March 28, 2013
Morning Fizz: A Downward Spiral
Josh Feit, Publicola - March 27, 2013
Senate panel should pass the Washington Voting Rights Act
Thanh Tan, Seattle Times: Opinion Northwest - March 27, 2013
Senate panel hears voting rights bill
Jonathan Kaminsky, Associated Press (via The Olympian) - March 26, 2013
Morning Fizz: Exploring the Possibility
Publicola - March 25, 2013
Unequal representation
Gina Cole, Skagit Valley Herald - March 17, 2013
House approves Voting Rights Act to equalize local representation
Kylee Zabel, WNPA Olympia News Bureau (via Auburn Reporter) - March 14, 2013
Level the voting field
Editorial, The Olympian - March 14, 2013
Washington Voting Rights Act ensures everyone a fair chance at representation
Robin Boehler and Rev. Tom Kidd, Bellevue Reporter - March 12, 2013
Legislative Session, Week 9: ‘House of Origin
Niki Reading, Publicola - March 11, 2013
Morning Fizz: The Classless Society
Publicola - March 8, 2013
Thursday Jolt: Voting Rights and Sharing Cars
Publicola - March 7, 2013
State House passes Washington Voting Rights Act
Rachel La Corte, Associated Press (via Seattle PI) - March 7, 2013
Politics Northwest: State House approves several election-related bills
Amelia Dickson, Seattle Times - March 7, 2013
Yes on Voting Rights Act
Editorial, Everett Herald - March 7, 2013
Washington state election system should consider minority populations
LTE: Yemane Gebremicael, Seattle Times - March 1, 2013
Moscoso Sponsors Washington Voting Rights Act
Evan Smith, Everett Herald - February 8, 2013
Voting Rights Act draws contentious testimony: Minority representation versus at-large elections
Kylee Zabel, Chinook Observer - February 7, 2013
Editorial: Washington needs Voting Rights Act
Seattle Times - February 7, 2013
Morning Fizz: Bivariate Ecological Regression
Josh Feit, Publicola - January 31, 2013
Legal fee concerns raised for WA voting rights act
Manuel Valdes, The Olympian - January 30, 2013
Isn't It Weird That... (Olympia Supersize Version)
Josh Feit, Publicola - January 29, 2013
Voting Rights Act bill has Yakima in crosshairs
Mike Faulk, Yakima Herald Republic - January 26, 2013
Round Two For Washington Voting Rights Act
Liz Jones, KUOW-FM - January 15, 2013
The Washington Voting Rights Act
Hardeep Rekhi & Rich Stoltz, Trial News - January 2013
Ready to Lead Training in Yakima
Boot Camp for Future WA Politicians
Chris Thomas, Public News Service - January 28, 2013
Boot Camp’ para futuros políticos de WA
Chris Thomas, Public News Service - January 28, 2013
First Time Candidate Civic Training Comes to Yakima
Laura Murray, KNDO TV (Yakima) - January 26, 2013
2013 Legislative Session
Teens may get vote-registration privilege
Kylee Zabel, Lake Stevens Journal - February 26, 2013
Immigrants travel across Washington to lobby Olympia
Quipachtli Martinez and Brooklyn Carlson, Seattle Globalist - February 7, 2013
Morning Fizz: Angry Special Interests
Josh Feit, Publicola - January 15, 2013
High fees may block path to U.S. citizenship
Lornet Turnbull, Seattle Times - February 14, 2013
New US Immigration Policy May Keep More Families Together
Courtney Liu, COM 363 Mag & Seattle Globalist - January 31, 2013
Autoridades agrícolas apoyan reforma migratoria
Normand Garcia, El Sol de Yakima - January 24, 2013
Impulsan debate sobre reforma migratoria
Normand Garcia, El Sol de Yakima - January 3, 2013
Immigrant removals from Northwest keep dropping
Manuel Valdes, Associated Press (via San Francisco Chronicle) - January 1, 2013
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