Mingling with the Activists during my Boston Media Blitz

By Andre Barnes

My trip to Boston was amazing! I gave two presentations, had an OP-ED published, and completed a radio show. I was out in Boston with the movers and shakers, who are pushing back against the open border narratives. I also had an opportunity to meet with a few community members and let them know more … Continued

Creating Alliances with Radical Community Builders

By Andre Barnes

My role as HBCU Engagement Director can be very schizophrenic because essentially I have two roles. I am the educator who goes to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and community groups to give presentations about immigration. I am also the agitator who will work with grassroots organizations to conduct polling, organize twitter spaces, and rally … Continued

The Forced Labor Convictions Come One by One Hurrah? Hurrah?

By Jared Culver

There is a good deal of discussion right now about forced labor in China and the seafood industry, among others. Many in Congress are up in arms about securing America’s supply chain to ensure goods and services entering America are not enabled by forced labor. While this is laudable, the same Congress, media, and Executive … Continued

The Department of Labor and the ‘Child Labor Tax’

By Jared Culver

A working theory of government is that they can reduce undesirable behavior by taxing it. When the government wanted to reform the health insurance industry, they imposed a tax penalty for citizens who refused to buy health insurance. The government taxes early distributions of retirement savings accounts because it wants to discourage early withdrawals. This … Continued

Tyson Foods Both Closing Plants AND Seeking More Migrant Labor

By Jared Culver

This week has seen reports that Tyson Foods is anxious to hire recent asylum seekers.

Prevent the Californication of Idaho: Reduce Immigration

By Rob Harding

Idaho is the fastest growing state by rate. Gem State residents don’t want more unchecked growth, according to new polling data.

Why are Unions Supporting Big Business Immigration Policy?

By Jared Culver

Since 2000, labor unions have abandoned their historical skepticism of mass immigration and gradually learned to love bloated labor markets.

With Labor Day Upon Us, August Jobs Numbers Disappoint

By Eric Ruark

The August jobs numbers are out as we look forward to Labor Day. The main takeaway is that unemployment numbers surged “unexpectedly.” It seems the “experts” are constantly surprised about the underperformance of the U.S. economy. A perfect example is that the jobs figures have been revised downward for every month in 2023. Economic predications … Continued

Noteworthy Media Coverage in 2022

By Lisa Irving

The Media Standards Project team analyzes and reviews media that elevate discussions on how immigration policy and limits should serve our national interest. As the year winds down, we review some of the most noteworthy immigration coverage reported in 2022. Immigration Limits Are Not Hatred To begin our review, we highlight that NumbersUSA denounces hostility … Continued