U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have dramatically different immigration policies. From Los Angeles, VOA's Mike O'Sullivan takes a look at their positions on accepting immigrants in a way that is fair and protects the nation's security.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/a/3548726.html Also watch:
On September 16, 2016, USCourts live-streamed Naturalization Oath Ceremonies from Ellis Island and the Capitol Mall. Here are the best scenes from National Park Oath ceremonies around the country plus Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor remarks.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day was celebrated on September 16th, 2016 to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution and the rights and protections it provides to all American citizens. In partnership with the Civics Renewal Network, the U.S. Courts participated in naturalization ceremonies held at over 40 locations across the United States including National Historic Places and National Parks. These locations were chosen to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. This video features ceremony highlights from Ellis Island, the Lincoln Memorial, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and others. It includes speeches by federal judges, administrators of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the National Park Service, musical performances and student presentations.
USCourts: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 2016(39 minute summary)
Special coverage of Constitution Day & Citizenship Day from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, and Ellis Island in New York. Watch as new American citizens take the oath of allegiance at naturalization ceremonies. Recorded on September 16, 2016.
The nation celebrated Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 16, 2016. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered congratulatory remarks to those naturalized at Ellis Island. Her message was webcast by the U.S. Courts as part of their coverage of ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial and Ellis Island, which were hosted by the National Park Service and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. Associate Justice Sotomayor discussed the U.S. Constitution, her family's migration from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, the challenges of becoming U.S. citizens, and the rewards and responsibilities that come with citizenship, including voting, volunteering, and jury duty. She urged the new citizens to embrace the American culture, but not abandon their native cultures, as diversity is America's greatest strength.
Immigration has sparked some of the most memorable debates in Election 2016, and nowhere is that issue more important than in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, where 20 percent of the voters are Latino. VOA’s Katherine Gypson traveled to Denver to see if the Latino vote can make an impact on races up and down the ticket. Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/a/3540632.html
VOANews: 2016 Presidential Campaign Presents Unusual Media Challenges(video) The 2016 campaign has presented unusual challenges to reporters and media. One of the tenets of serious journalism in America is balance, but controversial statements from the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, and allegations from the right of a liberal bias among the media in favor of his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, have spurred debates, transforming political reporting itself into one of the election storylines. VOA’s Keida Kostreci has more. Read the full story.
Many people still don't know who they want as U.S. president. And there are new tech tools to help them. They make information about the candidates and issues easily accessible to voters. Some people in the tech world say these tools are "disrupting" the old way of political engagement by creating new ways people can get involved. Elizabeth Lee reports from San Francisco.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/a/3524954.html
VOANews: 2016 Presidential Campaign Presents Unusual Media Challenges(video) The 2016 campaign has presented unusual challenges to reporters and media. One of the tenets of serious journalism in America is balance, but controversial statements from the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, and allegations from the right of a liberal bias among the media in favor of his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, have spurred debates, transforming political reporting itself into one of the election storylines. VOA’s Keida Kostreci has more. Read the full story.
Asian Americans make up 6 percent of the U.S. population, with large concentrations in states like California. They are a diverse group that shares concerns about immigration, the economy and U.S. policy toward their native countries. How might that play out in the upcoming presidential election? Mike O'Sullivan went to San Francisco to try to find out.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/a/asian-american-voters-share-domestic-asian-concerns/3531352.html
VOA Learning English: U.S. Political Party Animals In U.S. politics, the elephant represents the Republican Party and the donkey represents the Democratic Party. Watch the history on how that came to be. Originally published at - http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3525986.html U.S. Political Party animal for high level ESL students: VOANews: Elephants and Donkeys, Oh My! (video) You see elephants and donkeys every election season in the U.S. They represent the Republican and Democratic political parties. So how did they become party animals? Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/a/3520340.html
POP QUIZ!
USCIS 100:19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? USCIS 100:22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? USCIS 100:26. We elect a President for how many years? USCIS 100:27. In what month do we vote for President?* USCIS 100:28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?* USCIS 100:29. What is the name of the Vice-President of the United States now?* USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?* ▪ USCIS 100:46. What is the political party of the President now? USCIS 100:50. Name one right only for United States citizens. USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
VOA Learning English: First 2016 U.S. Presidential Debate: Clinton vs. Trump Americans will vote for a new president on November 8. Watch highlights of the first of three debates between Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Originally published ay http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3527633.html Quiz: USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?* USCIS 100:11. What is the economic system in the United States?* USCIS 100:56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?* USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination? USCIS 100:32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? USCIS 100:26. We elect a President for how many years? USCIS 100:27. In what month do we vote for President?* USCIS 100:48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. USCIS 100:49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?* USCIS 100:50. Name one right only for United States citizens. USCIS 100:54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?* USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Here is a "sneak peak" our new series of practice scripts for each section of the N-400r followed by an mp3 recording of the Travel Section interview between Teachers Jennifer and Francisco. On Oct. 3, we will release a series of practice scripts for each section of the N-400r--download the pdfs from uscitizenpod.com
