There’s nothing “uncontrollable” about people applying for asylum. All the U.S. has to do is meet its obligations under international law.
Trump’s Policies Are Harming Refugees Worldwide
His administration’s near-ban on refugee admissions is having a destructive domino effect in front-line countries.
As Long as Guantanamo Exists, Trump Has a Torture Chamber Ready To Use
The administration has discussed warehousing refugee children at the notorious prison.
Progressives Should Support Open Borders — With No Apology
Supporting freedom of movement isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s a political winner for the left.
Central America Needs a Marshall Plan
U.S. policies helped create the refugee crisis in Central America. Better ones can help resolve it.
“Are You Serious?” Awards 2018
From Saudi Arabia funding Islamophobic attacks on Muslim congresswomen to Israel arming anti-Semitic militias, we look at some of the more fascinating boondoggles from 2018.
A Post-War Syria?
The war is winding down but very little progress has been made on addressing the underlying causes.
The ‘Blue Wave’ Was Also a ‘Muslim Wave’
In the most Islamophobic election in history, Muslim candidates scored big wins by embracing progressive policies.
The Pittsburgh Shooter’s Xenophobia Sounds a Lot Like Trump’s
There is simply no plausible way to ignore the fact that Trump’s language validated the Pittsburgh shooter’s paranoid worldview.
Journalists Are Calling Trump’s Caravan Claims ‘Evidence-Free.’ It’s Worse Than That.
Reporters know the president is telling racist lies to rile up his base. Why won’t they just say that?