Citizenship and Civic Engagement
"Immigrant to Citizen: A Role for State Legislators", by by Ann Morse and Aida Orgocka, July 2004, This report tells how immigrants become U.S. citizens and, beyond the naturalization process, how they become American and active participants in our society.
"Legislative Melting Pot," by Dianna Gordon, State Legislatures, July/August 2002. Nearly one hundred state legislators are immigrants. They bring a special work ethic and empathy to lawmaking.
"Diversity in Action: The First Hmong Senator," by Christopher Conte, State Legislatures, July/August 2002. Mee Moua typifies the rich contributions foreign-born lawmakers are bringing to the legislative institution.
"The New Americans," by Ann Morse, State Legislatures, July/August 2000. States have started programs to help immigrants become citizens, and many of these new Americans know more about civics than the natives.
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