Jason Margolis
Why Some New Americans Could Have Trouble Voting
When Americans go to the polls come November, millions will be voting in languages other than English. It may be the law, but many counties and states don’t comply. And when the topic came up at a Republican presidential debate in January, Mitt Romney spoke out against bilingual ballots.
Young, Undocumented Immigrants Coming Out of the Shadows
Wednesday is the day that young illegal immigrants can start applying for a new Obama administration program that makes them eligible for work permits and protects them from deportation.
What Does Paul Ryan Think about Foreign Policy?
We now know whom Mitt Romney has picked as his running mate: Paul Ryan. The Wisconsin representative has been getting sized up, and so far, most of the talk has focused on his budget plans. That make sense — that is his area of focus. But how does Ryan weigh in on foreign policy matters?
Why American Chinatowns Must Change
Chinatowns throughout North America have long been places for Chinese migrants to find familiar surroundings and safety in a new country. But today, the beacon of Chinatown is starting to burn a little less bright.
New England States More Susceptible to Problems in Eurozone
The World’s Jason Margolis reports that New England is particularly susceptible to the whims of the Euro.
Mixing Human Rights and Trade Relations: Dealing with Today’s Russia
After trying for some two decades, Russia will join the WTO later this month. For the Kremlin, it’s a hugely symbolic moment. And it’s important for companies that want to trade with Russia.By some estimates, the US could double its exports to Russia in the next five years. But there’s a catch. A Cold War law prevents normal trade relations between the two countries.
Looking for Campaign Cash Overseas
Mitt Romney is scheduled to attend the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics Friday night. He’s also visiting London to raise some cash.
Romney Heads Overseas to Burnish Image
When the London Summer Olympics get under way on Friday, Mitt Romney plans to be there. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee expects to attend the opening ceremonies. Then he’s making some quick campaign stops in Israel and Poland.
Filipino Americans: Trying to Shed ‘The Invisible Minority’ Label
Filipinos comprise the second largest group of Asian immigrants in US and yet, despite their numbers, Filipino-Americans haven’t achieved much success in the halls of political power.
Major League Baseball Angered Over Dominican Ballplayer Film
A new documentary film chronicles the rise of two Dominican boys trying to make it in baseball. The film has a twist, one that Major League Baseball is not very happy about.
Europeans Discovering American Craft Beers
Sales of American craft beer are exploding in Europe, up 52 percent last year according to the trade group the Brewers Association. The biggest sales are coming from Sweden and the UK.
Why American Presidents Discount Latin America
Mitt Romney was speaking with elected Latino officials this week in Florida. One item the Republican presidential candidate hasn’t discussed much is his foreign policy platform toward Latin America. For that matter, neither has President Obama. American leaders, from the US president on down, often don’t often say much about our policies toward Latin America. The World’s Jason Margolis explains why.
Immigrant High Schoolers Reflect on the American Dream
11th grade student-author Edwin Soto talks with The World’s Jason Margolis about the challenges and opportunities of being a young immigrant from the Dominican Republic in the United States.
An Update on Australia’s Water Wars
Australian farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin have irrigated their fields for decades. But today, drought and over-irrigation have taken a severe toll on the environment. The Australian government has devised a plan to right the balance. The problem is: Nobody likes the plan.
Toronto Prepares for Summer Olympics Lite
London isn’t the only city preparing for an international sporting event. In North America, Toronto will host 10,000 athletes for the Pan American Games in 2015. In both London and Toronto, there’s a similar debate: Is hosting a major sporting event a blessing or a curse?
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