Immigration

March 10, 2021

Academic Pierre-André Taguieff coined the term in the early 2000s to describe what he saw as a growing link between left-leaning academics and France’s Muslim community. But over time, it came to mean something more pejorative.

COVID-19

Grassroots organizations tackle vaccine misinformation in farmworker communities

The World

March 10, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccine rollouts continue across the US, grassroots organizations are fighting not only vaccine access inequities — but also misinformation and skepticism among immigrant groups and communities of color.

Top of The World

China moves to tighten grip on Hong Kong in NPC

The World

March 05, 2021

Top of The World: In a move to tighten Beijing’s grip over Hong Kong, China's the top lawmaking body unveiled a plan specifying only "patriots" can govern Hong Kong. And, the US Supreme Court has dismissed several cases related to “sanctuary cities.” Also, the Biden administration is moving to speed up asylum cases by transitioning some detention centers in Texas to processing facilities.

Lifestyle

Turkey’s ancient practice of pigeon raising sees new life in quarantine

The World

March 04, 2021

During the pandemic, many have reconnected with new hobbies, from sourdough to houseplants. In Turkey, and elsewhere, the ancient practice of raising pigeons is also seeing a revival.

Biden proposes a legal term change to recognize the humanity of 'noncitizens'

The Conversation

March 04, 2021

Words matter, according to an immigration scholar. It is far easier to deny the humanity of an "alien" than to do so for a "noncitizen."

Migration

‘We cannot continue to live like this': Migrants desperate to work occupy Brussels church

The World

March 01, 2021

Up to 200 undocumented migrants, including teenagers, have occupied St. John the Baptist in Brussels since the end of January. They're calling on the government to grant them legal status.

COVID-19

France launches citizens' collective to tackle widespread vaccine hesitancy

The World

February 25, 2021

To boost the public’s confidence, the French government is putting power in the hands of everyday citizens in the form of a 35-person collective — selected at random — to help oversee the country’s vaccine rollout.

COVID-19

Dual citizens in Mexico seek vaccine options in the US as rollout lags

The World

February 23, 2021

Mexico's vaccine rollout has been slow and cumbersome. Mexican residents with US citizenship, permanent residency or valid visas are starting to take matters into their own hands.

Food

In Ethiopia, a taste of home for displaced Yemenis

The World

February 23, 2021

During the day, dozens of guests of all backgrounds crowd around long tables at Yemen Kings in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to share traditional Yemeni dishes like fahsa, a stew made out of beef or lamb.

COVID-19

British celebs, religious leaders fight vaccine hesitancy in minorities

The World

February 22, 2021

The coronavirus death toll is higher in minority communities as many are working front-line jobs. Health inequalities, housing conditions and structural racism are also key factors.

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