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The Cross-Border Consequences Of U.S. Deportation Policy And Immigration Enforcement, Laura D. Gutierrez Feb 2017

The Cross-Border Consequences Of U.S. Deportation Policy And Immigration Enforcement, Laura D. Gutierrez

Distinguished Speaker Series

Despite statistics that illustrate how Mexican migration to the United States continues to decrease, politicians and voters continue to demand increased border enforcement, deportation of all undocumented migrants, and a wall to prevent Mexican migrants from entering the country without authorization. The disconnect between reality and rhetoric illustrates how Mexican migrants have become inextricably associated with illegality, crime and deportability although they have become central to how the U.S. economy operates. In an era of unprecedented deportations, Mexico has struggled to address the constant influxof deportees and return migrants. Based on research conducted in Mexico and the United States, Gutiérrez …


Mark D. Anderson. Disaster Writing: The Cultural Politics Of Catastrophe In Latin America. Charlottesville And London: U Of Virginia P, 2011. Print. 241 Pages, Martín Camps Jan 2012

Mark D. Anderson. Disaster Writing: The Cultural Politics Of Catastrophe In Latin America. Charlottesville And London: U Of Virginia P, 2011. Print. 241 Pages, Martín Camps

College of the Pacific Faculty Articles

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College Students And Voter Mobilization Campaigns : A Grounded Communication Theory For Increasing Political Efficacy And Involvement, Vanessa M. Robinson Jan 2007

College Students And Voter Mobilization Campaigns : A Grounded Communication Theory For Increasing Political Efficacy And Involvement, Vanessa M. Robinson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This study examined which channels, messages, and sources were most effective in increasing political involvement among college students. Political participation among college students has decreased in every election since eighteen year- olds were given the right to vote. Numerous campaigns targeted to increase political participation among college students have been implemented but there is no evidence that these campaigns have been effective.

This study developed a grounded theory for increasing political participation among college students l;!ased on several focus group interactions. Students were asked to report on which channels, messages and sources they currently received political information from and were …


Dan White To George Agnost, 22 November 1978, Dan White Nov 1978

Dan White To George Agnost, 22 November 1978, Dan White

Mayor Moscone

Letter claiming that he, Dan White, did not really resign


George Moscone To Dan White, 20 November 1978, George Moscone Nov 1978

George Moscone To Dan White, 20 November 1978, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

A letter by Moscone to Dan White after White resigns from Board of Supervisors


Dan White To George Moscone, 10 November 1978, Dan White Nov 1978

Dan White To George Moscone, 10 November 1978, Dan White

Mayor Moscone

Dan White's resignation letter


San Francisco Magazine Article, George Moscone Oct 1978

San Francisco Magazine Article, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Article written by Moscone highlighting his accomplishments as mayor


Moscone's Proposition 13 Article, George Moscone Oct 1978

Moscone's Proposition 13 Article, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone writes about his views on Proposition 13 in an article for Brief/case Magazine.


Yerba Buena Center Statement [Moscone Center], George Moscone Aug 1978

Yerba Buena Center Statement [Moscone Center], George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's Remarks on the Yerba Buena Center (YBC) Project


Mayor's Statement Against The Briggs Initiative Petition, George Moscone May 1978

Mayor's Statement Against The Briggs Initiative Petition, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's statement affirming his opposition to the Briggs Initiative


Gay Rights: Sf, Yes; Sj, No, Bay Area Reporter Apr 1978

Gay Rights: Sf, Yes; Sj, No, Bay Area Reporter

Mayor Moscone

Article about Moscone signing the Human Rights Ordinance, pictured with Harvey Milk


Mayor's Newsletter, George Moscone Apr 1978

Mayor's Newsletter, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Newsletter discussing policy and the mayor's decisions


Bay Area Rapid Transit (Bart) Advertisment, [Circa 1978], Bay Area Rapid Transit Jan 1978

Bay Area Rapid Transit (Bart) Advertisment, [Circa 1978], Bay Area Rapid Transit

Mayor Moscone

Clippings about BART Advertisment


Criteria For Majority Party Leadership Selection In The United States House Of Representatives : Evidence Of Institutionalization In The Collegial Style, 1962-1976, Rowena Lewis Walker Jan 1978

Criteria For Majority Party Leadership Selection In The United States House Of Representatives : Evidence Of Institutionalization In The Collegial Style, 1962-1976, Rowena Lewis Walker

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This paper will explore further the process of selection of majority party leaders in the United States House of Representatives. It will seek to show that there were certain common denominators that existed among those who were selected for leadership positions between 1962 and 1976, and that these common denominators were not present in those individuals who challenged the leaders and lost. Additionally, it will be argued that those certain qualities were particularly important to the style of leadership during that period, and that their importance to that style allowed the development of an institutionalization of the selection process during …


George Moscone In Office, [Circa 1977], Unknown Jan 1977

George Moscone In Office, [Circa 1977], Unknown

Mayor Moscone

Moscone Pictured at his desk


Moscone And Milk, [Circa 1977], Associated Press Jan 1977

Moscone And Milk, [Circa 1977], Associated Press

Mayor Moscone

George Moscone and Harvey Milk


Moscone With The Public, [Circa 1977], Unknown Jan 1977

Moscone With The Public, [Circa 1977], Unknown

Mayor Moscone

Picture of George Moscone talking to the public


A Burkeian Analysis Of Selected Speeches Of Bella Abzug, Kristine White Jan 1977

A Burkeian Analysis Of Selected Speeches Of Bella Abzug, Kristine White

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is: (1) to examine her use of Burke’s concept of identification; (2) to explicate the strategies she employs in order to reach her desired ends; (3) to apply Burke’s dramatic Pentad (Act, Scene, Agent, Agency and Purpose) to selected speeches of Bella Abzug; (4) to examine whether or not her strategies change depending on the topic of her address and the socio-psychological stratification of her audiences; (5) to ascertain that given a certain situation, what kind of strategies will she likely employ; (6) to determine that given certain strategies, what kind of situation does it …


Walter Mondale To George Moscone, 15 November 1976, Walter Mondale Nov 1976

Walter Mondale To George Moscone, 15 November 1976, Walter Mondale

Mayor Moscone

Letter thanking Moscone for his support


Jimmy Carter To George Moscone, 11 November 1976, Jimmy Carter Nov 1976

Jimmy Carter To George Moscone, 11 November 1976, Jimmy Carter

Mayor Moscone

Letter thanking Moscone for his support


George Moscone To Board Of Supervisors, 19 October 1976, George Moscone Oct 1976

George Moscone To Board Of Supervisors, 19 October 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter to Board of Supervisors appointing Jim Jones to Housing Authority.


One Market Plaza, Southern Pacific Land Company Oct 1976

One Market Plaza, Southern Pacific Land Company

Mayor Moscone

Moscone giving a speech at the opening of One Market Plaza


Jim Jones To George Moscone, 16 August 1976, Jim Jones Aug 1976

Jim Jones To George Moscone, 16 August 1976, Jim Jones

Mayor Moscone

Letter asking Moscone to give Amos a good recommendation


George Moscone To Richard Mcdougal, 3 August 1976, George Moscone Aug 1976

George Moscone To Richard Mcdougal, 3 August 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter in support of Cesar Chavez


George Moscone To Norman Taylor, 21 July 1976, George Moscone Jul 1976

George Moscone To Norman Taylor, 21 July 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

A letter by George Moscone expressing his support for Affirmative Action programs


Senior Citizen Gold Card, George Moscone Jul 1976

Senior Citizen Gold Card, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

A letter by George Moscone expressing his support for a senior citizen discount card in San Francisco


George Moscone To Kenneth John Azbill, 28 June 1976, George Moscone Jun 1976

George Moscone To Kenneth John Azbill, 28 June 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter of support for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutritional program


George Moscone To Joan Dillon, 9 June 1976, George Moscone Jun 1976

George Moscone To Joan Dillon, 9 June 1976, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Moscone's letter with regard to considering a minority or woman for chief librarian


Jim Jones To George Moscone, 3 June 1976, Jim Jones Jun 1976

Jim Jones To George Moscone, 3 June 1976, Jim Jones

Mayor Moscone

Letter from Jim Jones asking Moscone to appoint people, and about Jones' position for the Housing Authority


Statement To National League, George Moscone Feb 1976

Statement To National League, George Moscone

Mayor Moscone

Statement Moscone made to Nationl League on keeping the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco