Immigration: A Shared Reality

Your neighbor's citizenship status might determine whether you can afford groceries this month.

Immigration restrictions don't just affect immigrants. When farms can't hire seasonal workers, food prices spike

for everyone. When tech companies can't recruit talent, American workers lose collaboration opportunities.

In 1965, the Hart-Celler Act opened doors. This created the diverse workforce that

built Silicon Valley. Today, a nurse from the Philippines waits three years due

to delays. Meanwhile, rural hospitals close wings, impacting patient care.

But here's what's working: creative solutions. In Ohio, a program pairs

immigrant entrepreneurs with retired business owners. Immigrants get mentorship, retirees find purpose, Main Street gets