Take Action Now – Post-Election Remarks from MIRA’s Executive Director Liz Sweet Blog November 8, 2024 For many immigrants, as well as their friends and family, Tuesday’s election result was a shock. We are facing the … More
Voting as a New Citizen – We asked a New American Changemaker to share her thoughts Blog November 7, 2024 Tell us briefly about yourself: any details about yourself, your life now, or your personal history you want to share. … More
Why Vote? We asked a New American Changemaker to share his thoughts Blog October 24, 2024 Nearly 24 million immigrant adults in the U.S. were naturalized citizens in 2022, according to the Pew Research Center. That’s … More
MIRA Coalition’s Organizing Work: Building Bridges Blog October 10, 2024 MIRA’s Organizing motto: Empowering Diversity, Building Unity: Mobilizing for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and Inclusivity. This motto reflects MIRA’s commitment … More
Federal Policy Update October 3, 2024 Blog October 3, 2024 On September 30, the Biden Administration released its final rule severely limiting access to the asylum process. This new rule … More
Strength in Diversity: Highlighting Hispanic & Latine populations in Massachusetts during Hispanic Heritage Month Blog October 3, 2024 The Hispanic and Latine population in Massachusetts is an incredibly diverse and vibrant community, representing a broad spectrum of cultures, … More
MIRA Stands in Solidarity with the Haitian Community: Rejecting Defamation and Racism Blog September 26, 2024 On Tuesday, September 24, MIRA staff joined the Haitian community, along with partners, elected officials, and allies, in a powerful … More
Federal Policy Update: FY2025 Budget and Parole In Place Blog September 19, 2024 FY 2025 Federal Budget With the federal fiscal year ending September 30, House leadership is struggling to put together an … More
Conquering With Love – Community Response in Springfield OH Blog September 19, 2024 It has been a rough couple of weeks for immigrant communities around the country. Baseless accusations of criminality among immigrant … More
Citizenship Day and Constitution Day: Celebrating America’s Diversity Amid Challenges of Xenophobia Blog September 12, 2024 Every year on September 17th, Citizenship Day and Constitution Day remind us of the values that define the United States … More
