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UK Begins Bombing Syria After Pro-War Vote; Cameron Accuses Corbyn of Being “Terrorist Sympathizer”
British warplanes have begun bombing targets in Syria just hours after British lawmakers voted 397 to 223 to support Prime Minister David Cameron's plan for airstrikes.
Guess Who’s Against a “Safe Zone” in Northern Syria? US-Backed Kurds
Some folks talk about a “safe zone” as if we all know and agree on what a “safe zone” is.
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Decades of Xenophobia Shape US Response to Syrian Refugees
Republican leaders' opposition to resettling Syrian refugees in the US follows a historical xenophobic trend.
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Dinner With Syrian Refugees: A Meal Every Member of Congress Should Have
Syrian refugees are struggling with depression, poverty and other hardships. It's time Congress recognized their humanity.
Security Culture and Xenophobia in the Wake of Terror: What We Have to Lose
After the Paris attacks, we should be mindful of strategic moves to eliminate personal freedoms by the state.
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory Campaign Cashes in on Anti-Refugee Animus
Governor McCrory's campaign is raising funds off his call to close his state's doors to Syrian refugees.
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Land of the Brave
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Cutting Through the Helplessness of the Refugee Crisis
All those seeking refuge are now suspect and subject to fear, hatred and another layer of vulnerability, but there is still hope.
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Anti-Syrian Bigotry Sweeps Across the US
It's not the first time that such a wave of intolerance has swept over our nation.
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Rojava’s Democratic, Feminist Revolution a Source of Hope Among Horror
In the Rojava region of Syria, despite the difficulties, people are organizing communes and women's councils.