Ira Mehlman

Mehlman: The Immigration Pitch Republicans Should be Making to Hispanic Voters

Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and Charlie Rangel are all very concerned. They are all losing sleep about the potential demise…

House Republican Leaders Preparing to “Rebrand” the DREAM Act

Since last November’s electoral defeat, Republicans have been engaged in a self-described “rebranding” effort. Maybe they do need a little…

California Legislature Approves Non-Citizen Poll Workers

Sadly, in California, the State Legislature approving legislation devaluing citizenship qualifies as a “dog-bites-man” news story. So, news that the…

The Kids Are Definitely Not Alright

There is no shortage of serious problems in our society in need of Congress’s urgent attention. Few of them are…

National Council of State Legislatures: We Love the Gang of Eight Bill… Please Send Money

The National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) has issued a press release applauding the Senate for passing the Gang of…