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One Nation, One Standard
April 13, 2008
Herman Badillo former US representative

Herman Badillo discusses his new book One Nation, One Standard: An Ex-Liberal on How Hispanics Can Succeed Just Like Other Immigrant Groups.

Since our nation's founding, those who come here fleeing poverty and persecution abroad have formed a vibrant and important part of American culture. Today, however, America is facing an onslaught of issues surrounding immigration, both legal and illegal.

Politics & Public Affairs
Achievement Gap | Human Rights | Immigration | Classroom & Community | Literacy & Testing | Latin American
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Image of One Nation, One Standard: An Ex-Liberal on How Hispanics Can Succeed Just Like Other Immigrant Groups
Author: Herman Badillo
Publisher: Sentinel HC (2006)
Binding: Hardcover, 240 pages
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