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Refugees
US Wars Displaced at Least 37 Million People Since 9/11 Attacks
More than 800,000 have been killed since U.S. forces began fighting in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan and Yemen.
The US War on Terror Has Created as Many as 59 Million Refugees
The latest figure represents a dramatic increase from the Costs of War Project's 2019 report.
Closure of Border to Refugees Spreads Misery as US Tourists Vacation in Mexico
The hypocrisy of the U.S. shutting out refugees while its tourists still travel to Mexico shows this is not about COVID.
Refugees Worldwide Face Hunger and Deprivation as COVID-19 Spreads
For refugees, social distancing is often impossible and health care is extremely limited.
Like the US, Malaysian Authorities Use COVID-19 to Limit Migration
The pandemic has provided a convenient excuse for governments pandering to domestic bigotry and isolationist tendencies.
The Green New Deal Is the Key to Ending Forever Wars
Converting the energy grid to 100 percent renewables would cost $1.9 trillion less than the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Trump’s Expansion of the Muslim Ban May Be Enabling Rohingyan Genocide
Trump’s ban blocks one of the last pathways to a life of dignity and freedom from violence for the Rohingya.
The Battle With Trump Over Refugee Resettlement Is Not Over Yet
The White House is expected to appeal the ruling against Trump's anti-refugee resettlement executive order.
Progressives Slam Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s Decision to Refuse New Refugees
Abbott's decision to reject resettlement of new refugees was enabled by an executive order signed by Trump in September.
Christmas Celebrates the Birth of a Refugee Who Was Killed by the State
Most U.S. Christians simply settle for consumption over compassion each Christmas.