THE KAOZ THEORY KRONICLE

ESSAYS, LETTERS, EDITORIALS, SPEECHES, AND MORE FROM THE FRACTURE LINES OF HISTORY, IDENTITY, MEMORY, AND BELONGING.

Petition in Support of Improved Status for the Foreign Workers of the CNMI (December 2013)

Kelvin Rodeo

Published on: 21/06/2026

A December 2013 petition by Kelvin Rodeo to the 113th U.S. Congress, written in direct response to the NMD Corp's petition against improved status for CNMI foreign workers, calling for U.S. permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship for long-term nonresident workers.

Civic EngagementImmigrant LaborEssays & AcademiaHuman Rights

Speech at the PCC Immigration Forum: The CNMI Foreign Worker Crisis (November 10, 2011)

Kelvin Rodeo

Published on: 20/06/2026

A speech delivered by Kelvin Rodeo at an Immigration Forum at Pasadena City College on November 10, 2011, bringing the plight of CNMI foreign workers and their U.S. citizen children to a mainland American audience — featuring a letter from 16-year-old Kristine Valencia, born in Saipan, facing the prospect of losing her home.

Commentary & OpinionImmigrant LaborEssays & AcademiaHuman Rights