It’s No Secret Now
What to know: The rising Democratic Socialists of America faction of the Democratic Party is making its position on immigration clear — no borders and amnesty for illegal aliens present in the U.S.
The TPPF take: The DSA’s plan for immigration is the worst one yet.
“The DSA’s immigration policies could cost Americans a whopping $440 billion to $613 billion over 10 years. And that’s not the worst of it,” says TPPF’s Selene Rodriguez. “Allowing mass amnesty could create $36 billion to $47 billion in estimated annual costs for just SNAP, Medicaid, and HUD housing vouchers.”
For more on the DSA and immigration, click here.
The Squeeze
What to know: The “Donroe” Doctrine — President Donald Trump’s revision of the Monroe Doctrine — is reshaping Latin American politics.
The TPPF take: The Donroe Doctrine in practice is American predominance in the hemisphere, applied to migration, Chinese footholds and the drug trade.
“Cartels are businesses under pressure,” says TPPF’s Chuck DeVore. “They will trade some territory for laboratories, drones and officials who can be bought or frightened. The test is whether the Shield of the Americas coalition raises those costs faster than the cartels and their corrupted political patrons can reroute.”
For more on the Donroe Doctrine, click here.
School Choice
What to know: According to the left-lurching Dallas Observer, “Texas vouchers promised school choice. Now lawmakers are questioning the results.”
The TPPF take: The answers are easily found.
“Public school funding is at an all-time high of more than $90 billion a year,” notes TPPF’s Mandy Drogin. “Last session alone, Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation allocating $8.5 billion in new public education funding. It is 100% false to say those dollars are being used to fund school choice. Texas is funding public schools while giving families more choices. Meanwhile, 80% of funded TEFA students come from households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; that’s less than $66,000 per year for a family of four. And nearly 25% have a disability. These are families seeking an education that meets their children’s needs.”