Many immigrants come to the US for a more stable financial future, but navigating a new and complex banking system can make it difficult for some newcomers to get their feet on the ground. The banking service, Majority, understands the difficulties immigrants face and offers … [Read more...] about This bank helps immigrants navigate the US financial system
Immigration
How to fix immigration
It’s easier than health-care and financial reform, and would show voters that Congress can actually do something other than bicker. Ali Noorani | April/May 2010 issue The U.S. is facing a stack of problems that our political leaders are not eager to solve. Among them is the … [Read more...] about How to fix immigration
Going beyond the minimum wage
Ryan Deto | April/May 2010 issue When Latino immigrants come to America, most end up working labor-intensive jobs that require little or no expertise. Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, co-leader of the Hillside Farmers Cooperative in southern Minnesota, is helping change that. “Right … [Read more...] about Going beyond the minimum wage
Doctor makes music that crosses cultural divides
Physician and singer Rupa Marya is on a mission to break boundaries musically and nationally.. Marco Visscher | Sept/Oct 2009 issue Rupa Marya felt a sense of pride mixed with disbelief when she learned last year that the album she had just released was the top seller in … [Read more...] about Doctor makes music that crosses cultural divides
Notes of a native great-great grandson
Exploring Old World roots gives me a fresh perspective on immigration issues Jay Walljasper | December 2004 issue En route to Ode’s Rotterdam office last month, I took part in what is becoming a familiar ritual for many Americans: meeting the European cousins. The Walljasper … [Read more...] about Notes of a native great-great grandson
