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Shameless U.S. news personality Lou Dobbs still given a mainstream platform

May 18, 2011
| Dobbs' ultra right-wing views were regularly showcased on CNN, fueling the movement to scapegoat immigrants. He criticizes "illegal" employers, but, wait! Macdonald has uncovered he is one.

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U.S. talk radio host blames the spread of swine flu on undocumented immigrants

A strain of flu believed to have come from swine has killed up to 60 people in Mexico and also appeared in the United States and Canada.

Unfortunately, a disturbing level of racism blaming the spread of the flu on undocumented immigrants has been emanating from the blogosphere and some mainstream media outlets.

Leading the charge is the notoriously provocative talk-radio host Michael Savage. Listen to an excerpt of his show below.

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Weekly Immigration Wire: Building up to change

By The Media Consortium
| April 23, 2009

by Nezua, TMC MediaWire Blogger

As the U.S. moves closer and closer to enacting immigration reform, the situation on the ground is evolving as well. Nothing is static for an issue that touches so many people across so many communities. This week's wire follows up on trends observed last week: holding mainstream media accountable, enforcement tactics, and immigration's positive effect on the economy.

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