Tamar Jacoby
Tamar Jacoby
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Tamar Jacoby is a renowned American author, journalist, and non-profit executive.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born in 1954, her exact birthdate is not publicly known.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Author, Journalist, Non-Profit Executive
Early Life and Background
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Tamar Jacoby grew up in a family that valued education and civic engagement. Her early life experiences instilled in her a strong sense of social responsibility, which would later shape her career choices. Jacoby's academic pursuits took her to prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, where she earned a degree in history.
Major Accomplishments
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Tamar Jacoby's professional journey is marked by numerous achievements:
Author of influential books on immigration and urban policy
Former Executive Director of the Immigration Policy Center (IPC)
Contributing editor at prominent publications such as _The New Republic_ and _Vogue_
Expert commentator on media outlets like CNN, NPR, and PBS
Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works by Tamar Jacoby include:
"Someone Else's Child: America's Abused and Neglected Kids" (1997)
"Reinventing the Melting Pot: The New Immigrants and What They Bring" (2001)
Impact and Legacy
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Tamar Jacoby's work has significantly contributed to the national conversation on immigration reform. Her research and writing have helped policymakers, scholars, and the general public better understand the complexities of immigration.
Through her organization, the Immigration Policy Center (IPC), Jacoby worked tirelessly to advance pro-immigrant policies at the local and national levels. Her dedication has earned her recognition within the field and beyond.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Tamar Jacoby's extensive body of work has cemented her reputation as a leading voice on immigration policy. Her ability to distill complex issues into accessible language makes her a sought-after commentator in media outlets.
Quotes by Tamar Jacoby
Once upon a time, there was a clear set of choices that people made. Now there are so many choices of how to think, how to define ourselves.
This is like the gun you shoot at the beginning of the race or the bell that you ring at the beginning of a classroom discussion, .. This is the president saying, 'OK, we're going to get serious about this now. Congress is going to work on it. I'm going to put my political capital behind it.' .
This is a huge, huge thing he did. He is the person who had the guts to say we had to have a compromise. He gets the credit for the compromise.
For the most part these are hard working, family-oriented people who want to become Americans we should find a way for them to earn their way onto the right side of the law.
How do you solve the problem of illegal immigration without addressing the 11 million already here?
In spirit, the whole idea of the reform is for people like David Mendez, who are in essence hard-working Americans with roots in this country, so they can get on the right side of the law.
Their political judgment is that weighing in on the specifics is not the most effective strategy for them.
They are watching very carefully what's going on in Congress and I think they are prepared to encourage the right kind of program ... as it comes out of Congress. He understands he's going to have a big role to play in persuading the public that whatever the answer is, it isn't an amnesty.
It turns out some of those devilish details are giving people trouble now. And what looked like such a promising thing last week ... is turning out to be tough work.