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From the Archives: Nativist Bedfellows by Tarso Luís Ramos and Pam Chamberlin

Inform Your Resistance Season 3: Episode 2
Political Research Associates
Pam Chamberlain
Tarso Luís Ramos
Koki Mendis
Published on
October 10, 2024
Last Updated
October 10, 2024
Protestor holds a sign that says "I stand with immigrants"

Immigrants rights protest in London in 2017 (Credit: Alisdare Hickson/Wikimedia Commons)

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In this episode of Inform Your Resistance, Koki reads “Nativist Bedfellows: The Christian Right Embraces Anti-Immigrant Politics” by Tarso Luís Ramos and Pam Chamberlain, the fourth in our new From the Archives series. From the Archives features those must read and, now, must listen to pieces from PRA’s more than 40 years of publishing. This article was published in the Summer 2008 issue of The Public Eye magazine, and you can read the article here.

Authors

Political Research Associates

Political Research Associates (PRA) is a social justice research and strategy center. Since 1981, we have been devoted to supporting organizations, civic leaders, journalists, and social sectors that are building a more just and inclusive democratic society.
Political Research Associates

Pam Chamberlain

Pam Chamberlain is a former senior researcher at Political Research Associates, with an expertise in gender justice, education, and campus issues.

Tarso Luís Ramos

Tarso Luís Ramos has been researching and challenging the U.S. Right Wing for nearly 30 years. He joined PRA as Research Director in 2006 and lead PRA as Executive Director from 2008-2024. At PRA, Tarso launched major initiatives on antisemitism, misogyny, authoritarianism, White nationalism, and other threats to democracy. Ramos is a sought-after public speaker and his work has been featured in The Guardian, The New York Times, and Time Magazine, among other outlets. Before joining PRA in 2006, Ramos served as founding director of Western States Center’s racial justice program, and exposed…
Tarso Luis Ramos

Koki Mendis

Koki Mendis is Communications Director at Political Research Associates. In addition to communications, she has a background in outreach, fundraising, and graphic and brand design. As a communications professional, she works to underpin strategic partnerships with the interpersonal relationships that drive ongoing collaborations and mutual support. As a graphic designer, she is committed to enhancing nonprofits with vibrant design and iconic branding that builds awareness, strengthens fundraising, and communicates mission. A former researcher in far-right political parties, critical race…
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