Jason Margolis
How The DREAM Act May Impact November’s Elections
Most Latinos in the US support the DREAM Act to give young undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship. But the bill has languished in Congress. Democrats typically favor the bill, and Republicans have largely opposed it. Now Democrats hope to make that an issue among Latino voters in the November election. The World’s Jason Margolis reports from Las Vegas.
Nevada’s Latinos: A Dormant Voting Force
Latinos could be a force at the polls. There’s one problem though: Many don’t vote. That’s partially because many are eligible to become citizens, but aren’t bothering with the citizenship process.
KONY 2012: Terrible or Terrific?
The film “Kony 2012” has been an Internet sensation. Some people love it, others hate it. The film is rife with controversy – it’s inaccurate, it’s simplistic, it’s self indulgent. Add to the list of controversies, a photo and a photographer.
KONY 2012 YouTube Campaign Aims To Stop Infamous Uganda Militia Leader
More than 32 million people have watched the video “Kony 2012″ on YouTube this week. The video is about Joseph Kony, infamous leader of the Ugandan guerrilla group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. The new video is introducing Kony to a lot of people, but it’s also generating a lot of criticism.
Do Businessmen Make Good Presidents?
Mitt Romney has run his campaign touting his business background. He says it will make him a good future president. But does business experience give a head of state a leg up? And why does a nation turn to a CEO for leadership? The World’s Jason Margolis has more.
Brazilian Home Buyers Spark a Miami Comeback
Just a few years back, Miami was a city of empty condominium skyscrapers, after the housing market collapsed. But now those condos are starting to fill up, as Brazilian home buyers come in and pay with cash.
An Expensive Burger in Australia
The Economist magazine released its list of the world’s most expensive cities this week. Cracking the top 10 were two Australian cities: Sydney and Melbourne. It’s not just expensive to live there; it’s expensive for tourists to visit.
China’s Next President in Iowa
China’s presumed next president Xi Jinping is in Washington today meeting with President Obama. Xi will also visit Los Angeles and the town of Muscatine, Iowa. The World’s Jason Margolis has more on why China’s next leader chose Iowa.
The Presidential Politics of Ignoring Climate Change
One issue has been nowhere on the radar during the Republican presidential primaries: addressing global climate change.
Purchasing Power and the Big Mac Index
Economists study something called purchasing power parity. Basically, how far will a dollar go in Argentina, Italy, or the US? They gauge this by looking at a comparable basket of goods and services across nations.
Venezuelans Getting Political in Florida
The Republican presidential candidates are trying to woo Florida’s Hispanic voters this week. That includes native Venezuelans, an up-and-coming group of Florida voters.
Republican Candidates Court Miami’s Cuban Vote
The Republican candidates are in Florida. To capture the state, it’s key to appeal to Hispanic voters. And no Latino group is more important in Florida than Miami’s Cubans.
Bank Loans for Milwaukee’s Immigrants
For an immigrant living in America, it can be tough to get a bank loan. Many new arrivals don’t understand the banking system. Or trust it. But some community banks are trying to change this dynamic, places like Mitchell Bank on the south side of Milwaukee.
President Obama Unveils Smaller Military
The US military will become “leaner” as it switches focus to the Asia-Pacific region, President Barack Obama has announced.
Foreign Policy and the Republican Race in Iowa
The military and foreign policy haven’t been major topics this campaign for the Republican presidential candidates. In fact, national security is rarely mentioned.
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