New York Times Talk, "Immigration: the Economy and the Election, 2008 and Beyond"

Begins
3 Oct 2008 - 6:30pm
Ends
3 Oct 2008 - 8:00pm
Location
Tischman Auditorium, 66 W 12th St, Ground Floor

New York Times Talk
 
Immigration: the Economy and the Election, 2008 and Beyond
 
Friday, October 3, 2008
6:30pm
Tishman Auditorium
66 West 12th Street, Ground Floor
 
Admission: Free; RSVP required, by contacting communityaffairs@nytimes.com

Hosted by Michael A. Cohen, Director of the Graduate Program in International Affairs.

With Hispanics becoming the fastest growing minority in the U.S., their influence in the upcoming elections is expected to be profound; from hot button issues such as immigration reform, to how immigrants influence and affect our nation’s future. Join us for this important conversation moderated by Julia Preston, New York Times national immigration reporter, featuring: Arturo Vargas, executive director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials; Deepak Bhargava, executive director, Center for Community Change; Antonio Martinez; Al Despertar, co-anchor and investigative reporter, Univision 41; and Heather MacDonald, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and City Journal contributing editor.  Sponsored by the New York Times and The New School.