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It is not acceptable to call a person “illegal.” Support our campaign, and create a better conversation about American immigrants.

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    Dec 20

    THANK YOU for your support of Define American! Because of you, we are here every day to lift up and celebrate authentic stories of hope, joy and resilience of our immigrant communities. Feel inspired? Give a gift of support today at:

    How did you define American in 2018?
    A look back at Define American's work in 2018 to fight anti-immigrant hate with the power of storytelling.
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  2. 5 hours ago

    Make a gift of $15 by December 31 to create a more welcoming and inclusive America for everyone. Give a gift today at:

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  3. Dec 29

    Make a gift of $15 by December 31 to create a more welcoming and inclusive America for everyone. Give a gift today at:

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  4. Retweeted
    Dec 29

    Eduardo is a friend, passionate voice for liberty, & access to education. He was 1 of the brave leaders to join campaign asking to expand to folks like him (& so many others). Please sign, share:

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  5. Dec 28

    Make a gift of $15 by December 31 to create a more welcoming and inclusive America for everyone. Give a gift today at:

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  6. Retweeted
    Dec 27

    On January 19th, we will march straight up to the gates of power. We will raise our voices to the sky. We will not back down. The is coming. RSVP:

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  7. Retweeted
    9 Dec 2017

    Thanks to everyone who has listened and shared my crossing the border story. Specially for giving me the opportunity to tell my story in the first place. and so many more. GRACIAS

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    Dec 27

    One of my proudest moments of the year was contributing to the narrative of this incredible character - portrayed with such remarkable integrity by

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  9. Retweeted
    Dec 26

    : Coming from an immigrant family and thriving despite starting from nothing.

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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 25

    , farmworkers were the 1st people to find out about the birth of & the first to visit him. It was the government leader at the time who plotted, did violence against kids, & made Jesus immigrate to another land.

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  11. Dec 25

    It's Christmas! Have tensions been running high? Step away from the politics and find something that you all can agree on. (Like..."Looking forward to having this debate again next Christmas!" 😆)

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    Dec 25

    CLARIFICATION: An 8-year-old died on Christmas Day because this country founded on the freedom of movement—and freedom to enslave and displace people—refuse to acknowledge migrants as human beings. 👇🏽🇺🇸💔

    BREAKING: An 8-year-old Guatemalan boy died in the custody of US Customs and Border Protection on Christmas Day, the agency said Tuesday
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  13. Dec 25

    It's Christmas! Are you currently about to start shouting, "IMMIGRANTS make America great"? Take the tone down just a smidge if you really want those on the other side to hear you out.

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  14. Dec 25

    It's Christmas! Already into the "Build the Wall" convo? Sometimes telling a simple story about a real person can cut through all of the anti-immigrant slogans.

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  15. Dec 25

    It's Christmas! The best time of the year to tell someone what you really think of them?! Uh...no. Change hearts and minds by carefully considering their point of view and offering a new way of seeing the issue.

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  16. Dec 25

    It's Christmas! If you're squashed between two MAGA hats at the holiday meal, remember that the best way to begin a debate is to make sure the other person knows that you are listening.

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  17. Dec 24

    On this holy night, we honor the strength and resilience of migrant families, past and present. Peace be to all.

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  18. Dec 21

    We sat down with Victorina Morales this week – Trump's former housekeeper isn't keeping quiet any longer. Thanks to our partner for helping to uplift this amazing new voice in the immigrant justice movement!

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  19. Retweeted
    Dec 21

    “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen” wrestles with the moral, emotional and psychological dimensions of America’s perennial question: Who deserves citizenship," Michelle Alexander writes in :

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  20. Dec 21

    The wall is in no one’s self interest, yet it remains the centerpiece of debate in our nation’s capitol. There’s more to understanding immigration than a wall and a bigger national conversation is needed.

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