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Rinku Sen: "Illegal" Word is a Gateway to Racism and Exploitation

	Rinku Sen: "Illegal" Word is a Gateway to Racism and Exploitation Perhaps the most talked-about moment of President Obama's address to Congress last night followed the dismissal of rumors that the new health care plan would cover 'illegal immigrants.' Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) was so outraged that he yelled, from the floor, "You lie!" Wilson was willing to undermine his party — because he was so infuriated by the idea that Obama's plan might provide care to a certain group of people. Why is our conversation around immigration so often driven to extremes, both ...	From: racialjustice Views: 8 0 ratings
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ARC President Rinku Sen on ABC Nightline.
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RINKU SEN

President and Executive Director, ARC
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"Racial justice is key to a compassionate, inclusive, dynamic society."

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