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New Jersey Voters Rank Economy as No. 1 Issue, Followed by Immigration, Character and Reproductive Rights

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:30:17 EST

When it comes to what's most important in deciding who to vote for in the 2024 presidential election, New Jersey registered voters - much like the rest of the nation - say it's the economy, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Voters cite the economy or fiscal issues as No. 1 (22%), followed by immigration (13%), candidate character (11%) and then reproductive rights (9%).

Ask the Expert: Why Is Immigration Reform So Contentious?

Michigan State University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:05:29 EST

The issue of immigration reform is one that both Republicans and Democrats have sought to address for years with little success. And many voters are losing their patience with the lack of progress -- whether resulting from ineffective bills passed, bills that have failed to pass, or executive orders from presidents. Veronica Tobar Thronson is a clinical professor of law who directs the Immigration Law Clinic at the Michigan State University College of Law. Here, she provides an overview of why there has been a lack of immigration reform and how it has become a leading political issue.

Immigration and the Presidential Election

Tufts University — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:30:39 EST

A discussion with two Tufts faculty members with expertise in the area to understand why immigration is an issue for the campaigns and voters, and what the implications might be for immigrants under a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris presidency.

Immigrants and Military Service

University of Utah — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:10:30 EST

Survey data show immigrants are more willing to fight for United States and Canada than native-born citizens, according to an analysis led by the University of Utah. An all-volunteer military depends on a constant influx of recruits, yet the U.S. armed services have struggled to meet recruitment goals, raising serious questions about military readiness in an increasingly turbulent world. The new research suggests residents who weren't born in the United States maybe an important, but overlooked source of potential soldiers and sailors.

Religion's Role in the 2024 Election

Canisius University — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:10:35 EST

MichaeL Boissonneault: Predicting Social Dynamics

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:50 EST

An expert on aging, disappearing languages and migration - and a self-taught polyglot, too - the academic has joined UdeM's Department of Demography as a professor.

Expert Available: Trump's Dehumanizing Rhetoric Targeting Immigrants

George Washington University — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:49 EST

Former President Trump suggests undocumented immigrants who commit murder have 'bad genes', rhetoric that experts say is dehumanizing and is designed to boost fear about immigrants and the southern... ...

Expert Available: Vance and Walz Face Off in Civil VP Debate as Health Care, Immigration, and Abortion Take Center Stage

George Washington University — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:29 EST

In a calm and policy-driven vice-presidential debate, JD Vance and Tim Walz sparred over key issues like abortion, health care affordability, and immigration, offering stark contrasts on the... ...

Expert Available: Harris Leads Trump Among Latino Voters, Democrats See Shrinking Margin

George Washington University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:59 EST

According to a new national poll, Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by 14 points among registered Latino voters. ...

Expert Available: GW Expert on Mental Health Impact of Misinformation on Migrants

George Washington University — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:02 EST

As misinformation continues to spread about immigrant communities, the mental health toll on those affected is often overlooked. ...

Expert Available: Harris Campaign Weighs Border Visit as Immigration Gap with Trump Narrows

George Washington University — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:18 EST

Vice President Kamala Harris may visit the US-Mexico border on Friday as her campaign looks to close the gap with former President Donald Trump on immigration. ...

Expert Available: JD Vance Defends False Claims About Haitian Immigrants in Ohio as Violent Threats Continue

George Washington University — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:22 EST

JD Vance is doubling down on his unsubstantiated comments that Haitian migrants are eating their neighbors' pets. ...

Cold Temperatures Linked to Immigrant Entrepreneurship

Iowa State University — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:05:06 EST

When Voters Leave

Wellesley College — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:05:45 EST

When voters leave

Migrant Women and Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:05:07 EST

The number of people living in a different place from their place of birth is increasing year by year. Although women have always been involved in migratory movements, today they are increasingly doing so independently. Women are migrating from the Global South to higher-income countries.

A vision for effective community-based ecosystems of Latine health by 2050

University of California, Irvine — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:05:47 EST

With Latine individuals now representing the largest racially minoritized group in the U.S., promotores, or community health workers (CHW), are crucial in addressing systemic health inequities that have historically affected Latine communities, especially working-class Latines.

Challenging internal displacement policy within the broader security environment

University of Adelaide — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:05:17 EST

The time frame defining "protracted displacement" by the United Nations may need to be significantly shortened, according to a new study on internally displaced persons (IDPs) which suggests earlier support is needed for affected communities.

Study shows long term-effects of immigration on Chinese Americans' cardiovascular health

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 EST

Chinese American immigrants face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease depending on length of residence and location in the U.S.

Expert Available: Rise of Germany's Far Right

George Washington University — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:40 EST

Germany's far-right party wins its first state election since World War II.

Expert Available: Thousands of anti-racism protesters counter far-right rallies in the U.K. this week

George Washington University — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:26 EST

Thousands of anti-racism protesters turned out across the United Kingdom this week to counterprotest a number of far-right rallies that were planned to target immigration centers ...