Kansas City Area Events Oct. 22-23 with Jane Guskin

The Politics of Immigration co-author Jane Guskin will be in the Kansas City area Oct. 22-23, 2008 for the following events:

The University of Kansas Latino/a Studies Minor presents:
A Panel Discussion with author Jane Guskin on Latinos, Immigration, Politics, and Legislation

Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Big 12 Room, Kansas Union 5th floor
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045

As we approach the 2008 presidential elections, media attention is on the potential swing vote represented by Latino/a voters and on the possible impact that the immigration issue could have on the national elections. Join us for a panel discussion with guest speaker, author Jane Guskin, addressing "Immigration Dialogue: A Strategy for Confronting Anti-Immigrant Myths and Misconceptions."

The panel will also feature KU experts on immigration policy, politics, and legislation: Christina Bejarano on "Insights into Latino/a Political Behavior in the United States"; Tanya Golash-Boza on "The Immigration Industrial Complex: The Connection between theProfit Potential and Immigration Policies Destined to Fail"; and Gary Reich on "One Nation, Fifty Immigration Policies? The New State Activism in Immigration Policy." Questions and discussion will follow panel presentation.

For further information contact: Marta Caminero-Santangelo, KU Department of English, (785) 843-2394

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A dialogue on immigration with Jane Guskin,co-author of The Politics of Immigration: Questions and Answers

Thursday, October 23, 2008
7 pm
Guadalupe Center, Inc.
1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez
Kansas City, MO

Sponsored by The Cross Border Network, The American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas & Western Missouri, MEChA-UMKC, El Centro, Missouri Immigrant & Refugee Advocates, Immigrant Justice Advocacy Movement

Free and open to the public.
For more information: 816-835-4745, info@crossbordernetwork.org

Have you heard an anti-immigrant argument that you feel is wrong, but need the facts to contest? (For example: "Immigrants are a drain on social services.") Do you have your own fear or concern about the issue? (For example: "Are the lowest-paid US-born workers really hurt by immigration?") Bring your concerns to this upcoming dialogue and we'll work together to develop effective responses using facts, reasoning and personal experiences.