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Ruben Navarrette Jr.
Ruben Navarrette Jr. is a member of the editorial board of the San Diego Union Tribune, a nationally syndicated columnist, a frequent lecturer, and a regular contributor to CNN.com.
Illegal Immigrants — Still Doing the Jobs Americans Won’t
Grandpa may have done them, but the grandkids prefer to keep them at arm's length.
Getting Illegal Immigrants to Self-Deport
The idea, while impractical, is just simple and pain-free enough to appeal to many Americans.
Latino Vote Could Decide the Election
The reason that Hispanics are being heavily courted by Obama and McCain has little to do with how many there are.
Why Are Americans Invading Mexico?
Because they're desperate for cheap Mexican gas — and willing to cross the border to get it.
Has McCain Flip-Flopped on Immigration?
The Republican nominee will have to defend himself against unfair accusations if he doesn't want to lose Hispanic support.
Some Illegal Immigrants Are More Illegal Than Others
Anti-immigration groups are silent about the case of high school valedictorian Arthur Mkoyan. Is it because he's not Mexican?
Dems Plot to Pry Hispanics from McCain
Democrats fear that Hispanic voters will abandon Barack Obama for the immigrant-friendly John McCain and it is likely they'll launch a smear campaign to keep that from happening.
Is Racism Hurting Obama in Middle America?
Race played no small role in Barack Obama's losses in West Virginia, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Ari Kaufman's claim to the contrary in a recent PJM article is just wishful thinking.
The Mexican Flag Double Standard
Waving a Mexican flag shouldn't be interpreted as anything more than Mexican-Americans showing pride in their ethnic heritage — just like Jewish-Americans, Irish-Americans, and Italian-Americans do.
Is Los Angeles Becoming a Third World City?
Do immigrants, who account for more than one-third of the 9.9 million residents of Los Angeles County, benefit or hinder the economy of the nation's second-largest city?
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