Jennifer harbury democracy now interview midwives

Last week’s Presidential debate featured many issues, but it is fair to say that US immigration policy was a central one.  Suddenly we are hearing bizarre and unfounded stories of immigrants eating pets from one of the candidates.  Claims of “millions” of dangerous immigrants invading the United  States, and both candidates calling for more and more strict border enforcement.

Jennifer harbury democracy now interview midwives

The idea of immigration reform seemed to increasingly emphasize punishing the immigrant, and less about addressing root causes, and the complex dynamics of history, that leads to people risking their lives to cross the border.

By the end of the week, I was feeling depressed about it all.

I needed a fresh perspective.

During this weekend that Mexico, and those of Mexican heritage here in the US, celebrate Mexican independence Day, I decided I needed to hear from someone I have known for quit