To Respect and Protect: Expanding Our Discourse on Immigration
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Presenting immigration as an isolated issue about "illegal" people triggers ideas that the world is inherently dangerous, and that America's culture, its place in the world, and its prosperity are under attack. Accepting this deep conservative frame weakens our empathy and resolve to cooperate and reach solutions. To implement effective policies, progressives must change the "common sense" that surrounds immigration, and Rockridge is taking up this challenge.
Core Work on Immigration
To Respect and Protect: Expanding our Discourse on Immigration (Also available as a PDF)
- This paper describes the frames that shape the logic of the conservative, progressive, and neoliberal modes of thought as they relate to immigration. It also describes the traps that progressives often fall into regarding immigration, and concludes with recommendations for a cognitive policy for immigration.
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Losing Our Minds over Immigration
- On the issue of immigration, politicians and much of the mainstream media are playing with our minds, repeating misleading stereotypes that distract from the discussions we need to have.
- An analysis of the frames that dominated the debate about President Bush's "comprehensive immigration reform" proposal in 2006.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Forward this page to your friends.
- Blog to expand the discussion of immigration and use our materials to inform and empower others.
- Make a gift to Rockridge.
Media Contact:
Please contact Eric Haas for inquiries about this initiative.