Greenblatt, A. (2008). Immigration Debate: can politicians find a way to curb immigration. Volume 18: Issue 5. Retrieved from http://library.cqpress.com.proxy-ub.researchport.umd.edu
In this article Greenblatt discusses immigration to be a central topic. He mainly focuses on the growing population and the opinions of democrats as well as republicans. Another huge topic he hits in this article is employers of illegal immigrants and if illegal immigrants should be able to attend public schools and universities. Greenblatt also discusses voters, he feels as though maybe they are ignoring the topic of illegal immigration. The article also talks about the more recent discussions on immigration. He also gives his own opinion both pros and cons on the topic and suggests steps that he thinks may better the situation.
I chose this article because to me it seemed like it addressed more than one problem when dealing with immigration. Although it really didn’t speak too much on children other than about schools and universities, it was helpful on seeing where things were at and how people felt. Its presents more of a broad overview, the article has both sides of the argument and it also gets it from a range of different people. It relates to my conflict basically by giving background information and telling the challenges that not only immigrants but us citizens go through when dealing with this topic. I wish the author would have spoken more on the ways republicans and democrats are working together to fix the problem (if it even is a problem).
Ignatow, G. (2011). New Media and the ‘Anchor Baby’ Boom: Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
This article focuses on anchor babies, immigration, new media, blogs, segmented news media, critical theory, and media convergence. Ignatow discusses the popularity of the word “Anchor baby”. He shows graphs and goes into depth about how many times, and when and where the term was used. The article also talks about different theories and why he believes immigrants want to have babies in the U.S. The bigger picture of this article is about the change in media since the boom and how it influences the term “Anchor babies”.
I chose this article because it talks about “Anchor babies” and the media. It does focuses on Anchor babies but it talks more about them constantly being in the media. This article is helpful because it gives specific dates and times of when the term originated and how much it were used. It also gives background information and newer information on Anchor babies and how they affect the U.S. I wish the author would have given his opinions on the different theories of why he thought immigrants chose to have their babies in the U.S.
Kendall, E. (2012). Amending the constitution to save a sinking ship? The issues surrounding the proposed amendment of the citizenship clause and “Anchor Babies”: Berkeley la raza law journal. [Vol. 22:2
This article is separated into four main parts. The first part is on the history of birthright citizenship, legislation, and court cases in the U.S. The 2nd part is on comparisons of birthright citizenship in other countries, how the deal with and regulate problems concerning birthright citizenship. Part 3 talks about recent movements and accounts of people trying to change birthright citizenship in the U.S. how it could help or hurt. The 4th part talks about ending birthright citizenship all together in the U.S.
I chose this article because of the title. The title was exactly what I was looking for. I found this article to be extremely helpful when discussing the alternative motives for both immigrants and how U.S. citizens feel about the 14th amendment and birthright citizenship. This article focuses on birthright citizenship and how it affects the U.S. and illegal immigrants and their children. There is nothing the author could have added I feel as though she did a phenomenal job in discussing both sides of the argument form the point of view of U.S. citizens, Anchor babies and illegal immigrants.
Landale,N. Thomas,K. Van Hook,J. (2011). The Living Arrangements of Children of Immigrants: VOL. 21 / NO. 1
This article focuses on the life and living arrangements of children of immigrants. It talks about how the things they learn and take in shape the U.S. future. The authors also take time to explore the strengths and challenges that illegal families and their children face on a daily basis. It also discusses how vulnerable these families can be; knowing that they can be broken apart at any time.
I chose this article because it was more on the side of the children and their families. It was helpful when building on the for immigrant children side of an argument. This article focuses specifically on immigrant children and the challenges they and their families face as they are growing up. I wish the authors would have added some comments for an argument against or tell how some people feel they have it easy as oppose to the article talking about the many challenges.
Masci, D. (2000). Debate over immigration: does the us admit too many newcomers? . volume 10, issue 25.
This article focuses on the economy of the U.S. It talks about how immigrants get the jobs Americans refuse/ don’t like to do. The author says immigrants work for less of pay just so they can support their children and give them a better life in the U.S.; the article suggest that employers should teach Americans skills for the job and raise their pay. The article also talks about better border patrol and the growing numbers of illegal immigrants rapidly raising each year in the U.S.
I chose this article because it was more against illegal immigrants. The article was a bit broad it talked about several topics. It was helpful when dealing with the against side of the immigration debate. I wish the author would have added more on why Americans don’t want the jobs that immigrants get.
Information Literacy: Conflicts 