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Irish Favor Birthright Citizenship

By Maggie Holland, Editorial Assistant
January / February 2019

December 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment

As other western countries are endorsing populist agendas on tightening immigration policy, Ireland is voicing its opposition to such restrictions, overwhelmingly in favor of reinstating birthright citizenship. A Sunday Times poll found that 71 percent favored birthright citizenship, while 19 percent were opposed and 10 percent undecided. Three days later, a proposal on the … [Read more...] about Irish Favor Birthright Citizenship

A Taste of Freedom on Ellis Island

By Michele Barber-Perry, Contributor
August / September 2004

August 1, 2004 by Leave a Comment

New York Museum presents a drama about the 20th century immigrant experience. Of the many reasons for taking the ferry out to Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation's current production, A Taste of Freedom is certainly on top of the list. Written by the playwright Aurorae Khoo, the twenty-five minute drama follows the experience of an endearing Polish … [Read more...] about A Taste of Freedom on Ellis Island

Dreaming of Freedom

By Michelle McDonagh, Contributor
December / January 2001

December 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

A new exhibit in Boston traces the city's history as a gateway to the United States and freedom. A state-of-the-art multimedia exhibition honoring Boston's diverse mix of immigrants has opened to the public at the city's new $3 million Dreams of Freedom Center. Located at One Milk Street, the birth site of Benjamin Franklin Dreams of Freedom invites visitors to take a … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Freedom

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July 30, 1946

The Soviet Union blocked Ireland’s application for the UN on this day in 1946. The Soviets claimed that because Ireland was neutral, they did not personally help establish the organization. However, other member nations doubt the Soviet Union’s motives for blocking Ireland’s application, believing instead that the Soviet Union’s real reasons for blocking the application is because Ireland is a Catholic country and would therefore always vote against a communist nation.

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