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Syrian Refugees Say if Western Countries Close Their Borders, It “Would Be Better to Die”
Over the course of his campaign, Trump has incorrectly accused Syrian refugees of carrying out violent attacks in the US.
Climate Advocate: Trump’s Racist, Anti-Science Worldview Will Make One in 30 People Worldwide Refugees
Thousands of refugees have drowned while fleeing war and famine, due in part to climate change.
The Mediterranean Has Become a Cemetery
Nicole Colson reports on the human toll of Europe's crackdown on refugees.
A Tale of Two Evictions: Resisting Displacement at Standing Rock and Calais
Two mass displacements have taken place on hallowed ground.
The Empire Files: Inside Palestine’s Refugee Camps
With millions of displaced Palestinians around the world, hundreds of thousands are refugees in their own country.
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We Don’t Know Much About Clinton’s Proposed “Intelligence Surge,” and That’s a Problem
Clinton's “intelligence surge” appears to be a euphemism for increased surveillance of Muslim Americans.
Shaheed: Children Prepare for Early Death in a Palestinian Refugee Camp
They await their turn to be the shaheed.
Intersecting Criminalization: What Killed Ugandan Refugee Alfred Olango
Alfred Olango — yet another Black man killed by police this year — was a refugee who had fled state violence and war.
Haitian-American Novelist Predicts “Ongoing Disaster” in Impoverished Haiti After Hurricane Matthew
Aid organizations are warning that food and water is scarce.
GOP Lashes Out After Weekend’s Alleged Terrorist Attacks
The GOP is taking advantage of the recent events anti-Muslim rhetoric to push back against allowing refugees into the country.