Jim Brown: Must we all speak English in America?

President Donald Trump’s declaration of English as the official language of the United States could hinder access to public services such as health, education, justice, or the right to vote in a country where nearly 68 million people speak a different language at home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau of 2022. The government says that “a nationally designated language is at the core of a unified and cohesive society, and the United …

Americans Want Immigrants to Assimilate, Learn English: Poll | The Star News Network

by Ben Whedon   The overwhelming majority of Americans support requiring immigrants to the country to adapt to American culture and learn English and back at least some measures to encourage that behavior, according to a recent survey. Ninety-six percent of registered voters expressed the belief that it was important for immigrants to learn English, including 75% who said it was “very important,” according to a Napolitan News survey. Seventy-six…

Americans Want Immigrants to Assimilate, Learn English: Poll - The Michigan Star

by Ben Whedon   The overwhelming majority of Americans support requiring immigrants to the country to adapt to American culture and learn English and back at least some measures to encourage that behavior, according to a recent survey. Ninety-six percent of registered voters expressed the belief that it was important for immigrants to learn English, including 75% who said it was “very important,” according to a Napolitan News survey. Seventy-six…

Jim Brown: Must we all speak English in America?

Should America have one official language-English? The President says yes, and asserts that a single shared language “is the core of a unified, cohesive society that serves to streamline communication and empowers new citizens to achieve the American dream.” Who…