Tom Blanton

A working journalist and master's student at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Economic Impact of Immigration in California Could Result in $8B Gain

Albert Lozano / Shutterstock.com One of the key factors California may consider in the latest immigration reform is its potential for economic gain. This potential was analyzed in a report

By Tom Blanton

/ July 24, 2013

Economic Impact of Immigration in California Could Result in $8B Gain

Immigration Reform Would Help Undocumented Immigrants Pursue Education

Credit: AR Images / Shutterstock.com With S. 744’s recent passage through the US Senate, many questions have arisen about its potential efficiency in dealing with America’s immigration policy.

By Tom Blanton

/ July 17, 2013

Immigration Reform Would Help Undocumented Immigrants Pursue Education

Does the US Senate Structure Detract From Solving State-Centric Issues

The landmark immigration reform, Bill S. 744 recently passed through the Senate 68-32 during the afternoon of June 27. It includes reforms which focus on border security, economic opportunity,

By Tom Blanton

/ July 12, 2013

Does the US Senate Structure Detract From Solving State-Centric Issues

Federal Immigration Reform Affects 2 Million Undocumented Californians

Credit: Konstantin L / Shutterstock.com The U.S. Senate recently passed a controversial immigration bill by 36 votes after fourteen Republicans sided with Democrats. The bill would allow undocumented immigrants

By Tom Blanton

/ July 3, 2013

Federal Immigration Reform Affects 2 Million Undocumented Californians