How the First Pilgrims and the Puritans Differed in their Views on Religion and Respect for Native Americans

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How the First Pilgrims and the Puritans Differed in their Views on Religion and Respect for Native Americans

By theconversation.com, Michael Carrafiello | Editorial credit: EvgeniiAnd / shutterstock.com  Every November, numerous articles recount the arrival of 17th-century English Pilgrims and Puritans and their quest for religious freedom. Stories are told about the founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the celebration of the first Thanksgiving feast. In the popular mind, the two groups are […]

Giving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers

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Giving Thanks to the Hands That Feed America: Immigrant Farmworkers

By Steven Hubbard, IMMMIGRATION IMPACT The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. With the approach of Thanksgiving, when many families will be celebrating with food and gratitude, it’s worth taking a moment to […]