Fact Checking: Temporary Protected Status
On February 12, The Washington Post reported on a rally in the nation’s capital in support of amnesty for recipients of TPS – a status that…
Author Jack Martin
Jack Martin
Jack, who joined FAIR’s National Board of Advisors in 2017, is a retired U.S. diplomat with consular experience. He has testified before the U.S. Congress, U.S. Civil Rights Commission, and U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform and has authored studies of immigration issues. His national and international print, TV, and talk radio experience is extensive (including in Spanish).
Nationalism and Internationalism in the Immigration Policy Debate
Much of the debate over immigration is generated by the different perspectives of nationalists and internationalists. The internationalists – or one-worlders – tend to seek a…
Birthright Citizenship Simplified
Many in the media are overcomplicating birthright citizenship. Here is a simplified explanation of birthright citizenship.
Media Bias: Washington Post on Passport Denials
An August 31 Washington Post front page blurb calling attention to an inside story states: “Democratic lawmakers are calling for hearings into the government’s policy of…
Mischaracterization of the Immigration Debate
It is hard to believe that the mischaracterization of the debate as pro and anti-immigration is not a deliberate ploy to misinform the public.