Mobilizing Immigrant Families

A Strategy to Counter Trump

Born in Iowa, where Republican Governor Bob Ray welcomed approximately 2,500-3,000 Vietnamese “Boat People” fleeing the aftermath of the Vietnam War, I grew up believing in America as a beacon for immigrants. That belief has been reinforced by my travels to over 50 countries, where I’ve seen the universal drive for family, opportunity, and dignity. Since moving to North Carolina in 2010, I’ve witnessed the state’s growing diversity and the challenges immigrant communities face under threats like those posed by Donald Trump’s divisive policies. As Co-Founder of American Muckrakers, a longtime Democratic activist, and a former candidate for North Carolina Senate and Commissioner of Insurance, I see a clear path forward: mobilizing the millions of Americans with family ties to Mexico, India, China, and Japan. With 45 million Americans connected to Mexico, 16 million Indian citizens with U.S. relatives, and millions more linked to Asian nations, Democrats can forge a coalition to flip key…