From Chicago Sun-Times · · 2m
Honoring Huerta includes protecting naturalized citizens
Naturalized citizens face barriers to citizenship despite voting commitment.
In brief
Naturalized citizens face barriers to citizenship despite voting commitment. Naturalized citizens in Illinois report feeling less secure in their citizenship despite high voting commitment, urging protection of their rights. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Dolores Huerta's legacy
Dolores Huerta dedicated her life to ensuring every person deserves dignity without extraordinary sacrifice.
“In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Dolores Huerta stands for the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish while visiting the New Mexico Statehouse.”
Midterm election results
The recent midterm election rejected the administration's corruption, cruelty and billionaire-first agenda.
Naturalized citizens' commitment
90% of naturalized citizens report being deeply committed to voting in the United States.
Citizenship insecurity
More than half of naturalized citizens feel less secure in their citizenship despite working hard to earn it.
Economic pressures
78% of naturalized citizens cite grocery and food prices as their top priority, with 44% reporting worsening household finances.
Honoring Huerta's call
Protecting naturalized citizens' rights and removing barriers to citizenship are essential to honoring Huerta's legacy.
Perioperative nurses
139,000 registered nurses work in Illinois, with 94,000 in Chicago, providing critical surgical care.
Faith-based schools
The Field School serves 330 students in Austin, with one-third Black, one-third Latino and one-third white students.
School funding issue
Illinois schools face a $6.8 billion funding gap, with 9 out of 10 students in public schools.
Voucher program concerns
Voucher programs risk discrimination against LGBTQ+ students and lack civil rights protections.
Downspouts issue
Chicago leaders need to make disconnection of downspouts from homes mandatory to stop raw sewage dumping.
Church reporting
Sharon Schmidt reports on sexual abuse by Christian leaders and the need for context in church teachings.
Naturalized citizens' needs
Naturalized citizens require protection from barriers to citizenship and economic support to fully participate in democracy.
Illinois school funding
Illinois needs to allow federal scholarship tax credits to fund faith-based schools serving children in poverty.
Voucher program opposition
Baptist pastor opposes voucher programs due to risks of discrimination and lack of civil rights protections.
What happens next
Illinois leaders must honor Huerta's legacy by protecting naturalized citizens and removing barriers to citizenship.
The main idea
Naturalized citizens in Illinois report feeling less secure in their citizenship despite high voting commitment, urging protection of their rights.
