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Arkansas' neighboring states of Texas and Oklahoma are expected to take in about 4,500 and 1,800 Afghan families respectively. (Adobe Stock)

AR Preparing to Welcome Nearly 100 Afghan Refugees

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- More than a month after the sudden fall of Kabul led to tens of thousands of Afghans becoming refugees overnight, groups are …

Catholic Charities Jacksonville expects to see about 150 Afghan refugees settle in their community in the next few months, through the Afghan Parolee Support Program (APS). (Andrew Neel/Pexels)

"Help a Brother Out" – FL Groups Rally to Resettle Afghan Refugees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Organizations providing relief support for Afghan refugees say more people can help by simply taking time to learn about the …

Connecticut gets 3% of the refugee population coming to the United States every 12 months, according to the Connecticut Immigrant and Refugee Coalition. (Adobe Stock)

CT Gears Up to Aid Hundreds of Afghan Refugees

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- As hundreds of thousands more people seek to leave Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover, Connecticut …

The Biden administration is sticking with an Aug. 31 deadline to rescue refugees and remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan. (Adobe Stock)

Afghan Refugees Arriving Through Philadelphia International Airport

PHILADELPHIA - Several hundred refugees from Afghanistan started to arrive at Philadelphia International Airport this weekend, only a few days after …

U.S. officials are using large military transports, such as C-17 Globemasters, to evacuate Americans and Afghan allies from the Kabul airport. (rebius/Adobe Stock)

Utah Agencies, NGOs Prepare to Resettle Afghan Refugees

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah officials and private agencies are preparing to assist refugees from Afghanistan when they arrive in the Beehive State…

Ahead of today's meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Joe Biden received a letter from 130 organizations calling on him to press the German leader about a patent waiver for COVID-19 vaccine production in developing nations. (12019/Pixabay)

Texas Trade Group Joins Demonstrations Over Global Vaccine Production

AUSTIN, Texas - As German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets with President Joe Biden today, demonstrations by trade groups are scheduled in various …

Ahead of today's meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel, U.S. President Joe Biden received a letter from 130 organizations calling on him to press the German leader about a patent waiver for COVID-19 vaccine production in developing nations. (Adobe Stock)

German Leader Faces Public Pressure Over Global Vaccine Development

NEW YORK -- Buffalo and New York City are among the U.S. sites where demonstrators are gathering this week to convince Germany's leader to reconsider …

Congress created Temporary Protected Status in the Immigration Act of 1990 to help people fleeing ongoing armed conflicts and environmental disasters. (Adobe Stock)

Trump Administration Tightens Temporary Protected Status Program

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A new federal immigration policy change prevents immigrants from becoming eligible for a green card if they travel abroad and …

The Census Bureau now has pushed the self-response deadline phase for filling out the 2020 census form through Aug. 14. (gustavofrazao/Adobe Stock)

COVID-19 Presents Challenges to Counting WA Children in Census

SEATTLE -- Census workers are trying to find a way around the challenges presented by the coronavirus, including counting young children. In the 2010 …

Much like homeless shelters in the U.S., groups that provide international aid say the new coronavirus could spread rapidly through refugee camps. (Adobe Stock)

MN Relief Group Scrambles to Help Refugees Abroad in Pandemic

MINNEAPOLIS -- An international relief group based in Minnesota is used to responding to conflicts all over the globe, but the pandemic has left it …

At 8%, Nevada's percentage of uninsured children is among the highest in the nation. (DMarshall/iStockphoto)

After Years of Improvement, Uninsured Rate for NV Kids Gets Worse

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada is moving in the wrong direction when it comes to getting health insurance for children, according to a report released …

The Department of Homeland Security says a "remain in Mexico" policy has reduced overcrowded conditions for asylum seekers in the U.S. (DHS Inspector General/Wikipedia)

TX Volunteers Frustrated as Migrants are Trapped in Mexico

EL PASO, Texas – Volunteers who have been helping desperate migrants arriving in El Paso say they're frustrated to see those people now being …

The Trump administration's reinstatement of a travel ban to Cuba makes it far more difficult for Americans to visit, reducing tourism dollars local residents had come to rely on. (hoeldino/Pixabay)

Minnesota Overtures to Cuba Curtailed by Travel Ban

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota was at the forefront of bringing a slice of American culture to Cuba in 2015, but any continuation of that effort …

Foreign-born workers make up 90 percent of workers at dairies in Idaho. (Idaho Office for Refugees)

Businesses, Idahoans Urge State Dept. to Preserve Refugee Programs

BOISE, Idaho – As the Trump administration reduces the number of refugees allowed into the United States, Idahoans and businesses are signing a …

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and other attorneys general want Congress to pass a bill allowing people with Temporary Protected Status to upgrade to permanent resident status. (Molly Adams/Flickr)

Maryland AG Urges Congress to Keep Temporary Protected Status

BALTIMORE – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced on Tuesday that he has signed on to a coalition of 19 states and the District of …

As many as 5,000 people from El Salvador living in Minnesota may have their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as legal immigrants revoked. (Pexels)

Back to the Shadows for Salvadorans in MN

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Immigration lawyers in Minnesota have been fielding anxious calls from dozens of Salvadorans, many of whom have U.S. citizen …

Maryland is home to the fourth-largest community of Salvadorans with Temporary Protected Status in the nation, some 20,000 people according to the New York-based Center for Migration Studies. (Pixabay)

Support Growing for Immigrants with Temporary Protected Status

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- As the Trump administration moves forward with plans to end the protected status of thousands of immigrants who fled conflicts and …

The death toll in Puerto Rico is still rising in the wake of flooding from Hurricane Maria, and Minnesotans are finding ways to help. (Sgt. Jose Ahiram Diaz-Ramos/Flickr)

'Sota-Ricans Say Help Still Desperately Needed

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A jam session this week in St. Paul will raise money to help Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria, which hit …

National security experts say unrest in Syria was worsened by drought linked to climate change.(zabelin/iStockphoto)

National-Security Expert Slams Trump Policy on Climate Change

PHOENIX -- Experts on national security are condemning efforts by the Trump administration to reverse Obama-era climate change policy. Citing a …

More than 663 million people around the world live without a safe water supply close to home. (Pixabay)

Iowans Can Save Water to Help at Home and Abroad

DES MOINES, Iowa – On this World Water Day, Iowans are being asked to step up conservation to help people, not only in the U.S. but around the …

A grant to schools helps refugees resettle in the United States. (CDC Global/Flickr)

School Grant Helps Refugee Families Integrate in Washington State

SEATTLE – A grant program is helping refugee students travel the long emotional distance from their homes to integrate into schools and their co…

Water is a precious commodity in many parts of the world. (bloodwater.org)

World Water Day Focuses on Conservation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Wednesday is World Water Day, and Missourians are being asked to step up conservation to help people in this country and all …

A big increase in military spending could be coming, but it would likely be at the expense of other federal programs. (Master Sgt. Craig Lifton/Flickr)

Trump to Congress: Defense Funding Most Important

BOISE, Idaho – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some politically-…

President Donald Trump wants to see a major hike in military spending, though it could mean cuts for federal domestic programs, as well as foreign aid. (Todd Diemer/Flickr)

Could Higher Military Spending Spell Trouble for States?

PORTLAND, Ore. – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some politically-…

President Donald Trump said it's time for America to "start winning wars again," and is calling for a major boost to military spending. (Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff)

Military Spending Hike Could Mean Less for States, Cities

LINCOLN, Neb. – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some politically-…

President Donald Trump says a "revved-up economy" will be sufficient to pay for the huge jump he's proposing in military spending. (whitehouse.gov)

The Next Debate: Foreign Aid vs. Military Spending

ST. PAUL, Minn. – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some politically-…

President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending would impact Missourians. (whitehouse.gov)

Missouri Would Feel Pinch from Trump's Plan to Boost Military

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some …

President Trump wants Congress to increase military spending by $54 billion. Other programs may have to be trimmed accordingly. (Michael Vadon/Flickr)

Military Spending Tops Trump's Priority List

HELENA, Mont. – President Donald Trump's call to increase military spending by $54 billion likely means cuts will be made to some politically-…

Signatures from this online petition calling on Kentucky lawmakers to welcome refugees and immigrants into the Bluegrass State will be delivered today to lawmakers at the state capitol. (Greg Stotelmyer)

Message to KY Politicians: Keep Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- As President Trump attempts to revamp his controversial immigration ban, advocates for refugees and immigrants in Kentucky are …

Missoula led the nation for volunteerism in the Peace Corps, based on the number of volunteers per capita. (Brett Holt/Flickr)

Montana Again Among Leaders in Peace Corps Volunteering

MISSOULA, Mont. – Year over year, Montana ranks near the top when it comes to producing Peace Corps volunteers, and 2016 was no different…

Vetting of refugees involves three government agencies and takes 18 to 24 months. (U.S. Dept. of State)

Executive Order Leaves Refugees in Danger, Advocates Say

NEW YORK – Groups that work to resettle refugees in the United States say the executive order signed by President Trump leaves thousands of refu…

Advocates for refugees worry that a halt to resettlement programs in the United States will put some refugees in danger. (Global Panorama/Flickr)

WA Refugee Families Kept Apart Under Immigration Order

SPOKANE, Wash. – Families resettled in eastern Washington are being kept apart because of an executive order issued by President Trump at the …

About 60,000 refugees who thought they were coming to the United States were left in limbo after an executive order signed last Friday. (geralt/Pixabay)

Executive Order Leaves Refugee with Few Options

HELENA, Mont. – Groups that work to resettle refugees in the United States say the executive order signed by President Trump leaves thousands …

The vetting process for refugees takes 18 to 24 months on average. (hawkarena/Pixabay)

Door Closes for Thousands of Refugees Already Vetted

BOISE, Idaho – Groups that work to resettle refugees in the United States say the executive order signed by President Trump leaves thousands of …

Some refugees in transit to the United States when the president signed the executive order were detained or sent back to their countries of origin. (hawkarena/Pixabay)

Thousands of Refugees Left Hanging Under Executive Order

PORTLAND, Ore. – Groups that work to resettle refugees in the United States say the executive order signed by President Trump leaves thousands …

Resettlement groups such as the West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministries are considering what to do in light of President Trump's travel ban. (WV IRM)

Efforts to Resettle Syrian Refugees In WV Thrown into Chaos

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- President Trump's executive order barring refugees is sparking confusion in West Virginia and around the country. In …

Travel Ban Sparks Protests, Confusion

RICHMOND, Va. -- President Trump's executive order barring travelers from certain countries is sparking protests and confusion in Virginia and around …

The Obama administration recently increased the number of Syrian refugees accepted into the U.S. Just over 100 have settled in the past year in Boise. Above, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at a refugee camp in Jordan. (U.S. Dept. of State)

Boise Fits Bill for Refugees Seeking New Start

BOISE, Idaho – Boise has accepted more Syrian refugees for relocation than New York City and Los Angeles combined, according to The New York …

The lawsuit claims Lancaster School District diverts non-English speaking immigrants to an alternative high school. (Scanlan/Wikimedia Commons)<br /> — The lawsuit claims Lancaster School District diverts non-English speaking immigrants to an alternative high school. (Scanlan/Wikimedia Commons)

Refugee Teens Sue for Educational Rights

LANCASTER, Pa. — Education advocates are suing the Lancaster School District, saying it is violating state and federal law by refusing to …

A "Community Unity" march takes place near the RNC today, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations is passing out "Islamophobin" gum as a gag gift to promote tolerance. (CAIR)

Rally for "Community Unity" at RNC Rejects Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

BOISE, Idaho — A major protest outside the Republican National Convention Tuesday will address anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric and …

Protesters promoting tolerance gather outside the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (Aaron Petan/Pittsburgh Gazette)

Rally for "Community Unity" at RNC Rejects Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

HELENA, Mont. -- A major protest outside the Republican National Convention Tuesday will address anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies…

The Tennessee Senate passed a resolution directing the state attorney general to file a lawsuit against the federal government for allegedly failing to consult with the state on refugee resettlement. Pictured here are Syrian children in a refugee camp in Syria. (Mehmet Bilgin/flickr.com)

Don't Come Here: TN Senate Passes Anti-Refugee Resolution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Senate this week passed a resolution that directs the state attorney general to sue the federal government over …

U.S. immigration officials say they are taking a hands-off policy toward churches that provide sanctuary to refugees who could be deported. (Wikimedia Commons)

Texas Congregation Gives Sanctuary to Guatemalan Refugee

AUSTIN, Texas - A church in Texas has given a Guatemalan refugee sanctuary and is hoping that more religious organizations will follow suit…

Macedonia police agents help a refugee mother and daughter in transit through the European country. (New Partners)

European Leaders Push for International Cooperation in Refugee Crisis

With the refugee crisis expected to grow in Europe this year, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski of Macedonia is urging the United States and European …

For new refugees, the first year in the U.S. is the hardest, but most are able to build better lives. (Int'l. Rescue Committee)

Refugee Agency Exec Reflects on 40 Years of Service

SEATTLE – A Washington man is observing the nation's immigration debate from the unique perspective of someone who has helped refugees resettle …

Local groups are welcoming refugees to Indiana. (Karam Foundation)

Groups Reach Out to Help Syrian Refugees

INDIANA – Many states, including Indiana, are resistant to accepting Syrian refugees, but groups helping to resettle the refugees say they are …

Some Oregon companies could use the U.N. climate agreement in Paris to share their clean-energy savvy with developing nations. (kconnors/morguefile)

Climate Deal May Be "Historic," But Changes Slow to Come

PORTLAND, Ore. - The big climate agreement in Paris over the weekend is expected to have a variety of effects in Oregon and along the West Coast…

Climate change is likely to have far-reaching impacts on livestock and crops throughout the world, according to a new report. Credit: USDA

Global Food System Faces Multiple Threats from Climate Change

AUSTIN, Texas - Climate change will have a big impact on food security across the globe, but will hit the poor and people living in tropical regions …

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