Conversation 1: Courage to Lead
This award recognizes one Democrat and one Republican who work across the aisle to advance bipartisan immigration solutions. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Richard Durbin (D-IL), joined the Forum’s executive director, Ali Noorani, in conversation, discussing their support for immigration reform.
|
|
Conversation 2: A Civil Discourse
The extreme polarization in our political parties has become a barrier to compromise and progress on policies that could improve our country and the American people. Our country’s biggest challenges have become political battlegrounds, no better example than the current immigration debate. These highly regarded and influential thought leaders joined us to discuss how we can bridge ideological differences and come together for meaningful change.
President The Trinity Forum
|
President Ethics & Religious Liberties Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention |
Chief Strategist The AND Campaign
|
Conversation 3: From the National Economy to Local Communities: The Benefits of American Immigration
Immigration to the United States influences life at every level, and our country has changed as a result. This was a dive into the ways we’ve improved as a nation thanks to immigration, with an economic and societal focus.
Chief of Police Seattle Police Department |
Board Member Americans for Prosperity |
Editorial Writer & Columnist Boston Globe |
Conversation 4: Humanity and Security at the Border
Immigration across the U.S.-Mexico border has been an extremely divisive issue this year. Our speakers gave an update on what’s happening at the border, factors driving migrants to the U.S., and a look into how border communities are impacted.
Reporter Christian Broadcasting Network |
Executive Director Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley |
President Migration Policy Institute |