Define American

Superman is an immigrant.

13 June 2013 | Jose Antonio Vargas

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The story of Superman and his motto for truth, justice and the American Way is something that has connected Americans for decades. Introducing the “Superman Is An Immigrant” Campaign and wearetheamericanway.tumblr.com [...]

New to talking about immigration? Here are 5 truths you should know.

13 June 2013 | Mónica Novoa

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We’re always meeting people who are new to talking about immigration and others who are looking for news conversations to bring their friends and family along. Here are 5 truths you should know!  [...]

Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) introduced House Resolution 155 in April, asking his colleagues to use more humane and respectful language and to not refer to human beings as “illegal.” He's started a petition on MoveOn.org asking people to reach out to their local elected officials to support his work. [...]

See this post in full for a statement from Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of Define American, regarding the bipartisan immigration bill filed in the Senate this week. [...]

Undocumented Americans – of all backgrounds, from all ages – are telling and sharing their own stories, insisting to be seen as human beings. [...]