| State of Fear A federal appointment could mean that Arizona will lose its most powerful voice of reason in a state that continues to hatch some of cruelest ideas for getting tough on immigrants. nytimes.com |
A Turning Tide in Europe as Islam Gains Ground Christopher Caldwell argues that through decades of mass immigration to Europe’s hospitable cities and because of a strong disinclination to assimilate, Muslims are changing the face of Europe. nytimes.com |
Trying to Build Bonds With Immigrant Stories Programs that foster dialogue with immigrants at African-American churches seek to neutralize the resistance many blacks have felt toward advocacy for immigrants. nytimes.com |
Ballplayers Join Protest of New Law Professional baseball players joined the opposition to Arizona’s new law to combat illegal immigration. nytimes.com |
France: Rights Group Faults Roma Policy The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance on Tuesday joined critics of France’s efforts to deport Roma who overstay their visas and to demolish illegal Roma camps. nytimes.com |