Let's get real! There is no possibility of resolving the deep divisions in this country until the matter of illegal immigration is settled once and for all. And let … more
Like many in this country I am the descendant of folks who crossed the ocean in steerage, and then made it safely through Ellis Island, which is the subject of this excellent book. When I read of all … more
I lost count of how many times the novel Confederacy of Dunces popped into my head as I read Jim Lynch's Border Songs, but I do not mean anything even remotely negative about Border Songs when I say that. … more
I was given Geraldo Rivera's book, His Panic, as a gift. I have to admit when I picked up the book I expected to find a screed filled with hyperbole and rancorous comments about people who are concerned … more
As the 2008 presidential election draws near what to do about illegal immigration has become one of the hottest issues on the campaign trail. Conservative talk show hosts all over America have been … more