Obama, New Congress Offer Hope for Pragmatic Immigration Reform (www.alternet.org)

As immigration policy gains more notice in the media during the election season, its importance surpasses mere politics. A country built on immigration, the United States is in the the midst of deciding the fates of millions of people who call America their home regardless of legal status. Many of the stories found here come from members of The Media Consortium, a network of smart, passionate journalists who are committed to changing and improving the political debate here in our country.