Due to my project’s broad questions, my research will incorporate and entwine several themes. These themes include the history of federal immigration policies from 1980’s onward, Charlotte's immigration and New South history, non-profit history, and the history of immigrant integration. The central historiography I will address, focuses on the history of various nonprofits' ability to achieve their political, social, and ideological goals (such as immigrant integration). I plan to engage with the methodologies and approaches of this field directly. Most explanations of immigrants’ integration into the American political system, ask how effective nonprofits are in lobbying or acquiring political attention. Methodologically, the majority of
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In their research, based on conducted surveys, the authors selected random nonprofits across the nation to measure the impact of tax law 501c3, to discourage political activism. Berry and Arons’ goal was to document how nonprofits interact with the government and how often. The authors summarize the relationship between nonprofits and the government by stating, “Feed them, just don't lobby for better anti-hunger programs. Heal them, just don't lobby for better health care.” Through their analysis of the 501c3 tax laws, the authors conclude that ultimately, these codes restrict nonprofits extensively. Moreover, Berry and Arons argue this ostracization of nonprofit lobbying dramatically reduces the representation in the policymaking process for those who nonprofits represent, such as the disabled, immigrants and the unemployed. The authors suggested that nonprofits, because of this tax law, have little room for political influence. In conjunction with this conclusion Steuerle and Virginia A. Hodgkinson in Nonprofits & Government: Collaboration & Conflict, compare nonprofit and government resources for various social needs. The authors conclude that both the government and nonprofits have limited resources for never-ending demands. This conclusion implies that the lack of resources causes a lack of interconnection and cooperation …show more content…
The book looks at how the two differ in approaches in addressing the exploitation of immigrant workers. Her research analyzes federal laws and investigates how these legislations translates into local communities. Gleeson uses oral testimonies from ordinary workers, federal, state, and local government officials, community organizers, and nonprofits for the majority of her sources. Gleeson argues that local political contexts matter for protecting undocumented workers. While she articulates the challenges associated with these varying political contexts, there is positive rhetoric that, despite adversities, these cities successfully addressed immigration workers’ rights.This work provides a similar approach to my research. Gleeson’s case studies of large immigration destinations will be useful for my own research focusing on
In their research, based on conducted surveys, the authors selected random nonprofits across the nation to measure the impact of tax law 501c3, to discourage political activism. Berry and Arons’ goal was to document how nonprofits interact with the government and how often. The authors summarize the relationship between nonprofits and the government by stating, “Feed them, just don't lobby for better anti-hunger programs. Heal them, just don't lobby for better health care.” Through their analysis of the 501c3 tax laws, the authors conclude that ultimately, these codes restrict nonprofits extensively. Moreover, Berry and Arons argue this ostracization of nonprofit lobbying dramatically reduces the representation in the policymaking process for those who nonprofits represent, such as the disabled, immigrants and the unemployed. The authors suggested that nonprofits, because of this tax law, have little room for political influence. In conjunction with this conclusion Steuerle and Virginia A. Hodgkinson in Nonprofits & Government: Collaboration & Conflict, compare nonprofit and government resources for various social needs. The authors conclude that both the government and nonprofits have limited resources for never-ending demands. This conclusion implies that the lack of resources causes a lack of interconnection and cooperation …show more content…
The book looks at how the two differ in approaches in addressing the exploitation of immigrant workers. Her research analyzes federal laws and investigates how these legislations translates into local communities. Gleeson uses oral testimonies from ordinary workers, federal, state, and local government officials, community organizers, and nonprofits for the majority of her sources. Gleeson argues that local political contexts matter for protecting undocumented workers. While she articulates the challenges associated with these varying political contexts, there is positive rhetoric that, despite adversities, these cities successfully addressed immigration workers’ rights.This work provides a similar approach to my research. Gleeson’s case studies of large immigration destinations will be useful for my own research focusing on