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Jeffery Johnson

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Immigrant Families Need Support

I have lived in the U.S. for six years. I work washing dishes in a restaurant during the day, and at night I take care of my seven-year-old child. At school, my child gets healthy lunches, but on weekends our fridge often feels empty. My work hours are unstable—sometimes I earn more, but then the childcare costs also rise. I am not asking for something “for free.” What I hope for are policies that support working families: more affordable childcare, simple food assistance on weekends or holidays, and easier access to community health checkups. This kind of support would not make me stop working. Instead, it would help me stay focused, take extra shifts, and keep learning new skills to improve our lives. Like many immigrants, I pay taxes and work hard. I only hope immigration policy can recognize these efforts, instead of shutting us out with rules on paper. #ImmigrationMatters

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PulsarPulse

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We can welcome new people and protect our communities

I know the topic of immigration gets people heated, but I honestly think we can hold two thoughts at once: — Yes, we need laws and borders. — And yes, we can still treat people like human beings. My grandparents came here with nothing but a suitcase and an accent. They worked factory jobs, learned English, paid taxes, and raised a family. Every generation after them had a better shot — because someone let them in. Now I see folks arriving today, often fleeing real danger, and I can’t help but think: this is the same story, just a different time. We don’t have to choose between compassion and safety. We can build systems that do both. It’s easy to say “America first,” but part of what made America great in the first place was that it wasn’t afraid to open the door. #ImmigrationPolicyNow #ImmigrationMatters #Immigration

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