The Original DREAMer Recalls ‘All Pervasive’ Fear As An Undocumented Child
The DREAM Act all started with Tereza Lee. As Congress prepares to vote on immigration this week, she discusses her journey as an undocumented child and her views on the current moment.
Southwest Key Programs Executives Discuss Conditions Of Migrant Shelters
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Dr. Juan Sanchez, CEO of Southwest Key Programs and Alexia Rodriguez, vice president of Immigrant Children’s Services about the facilities that children are being sent to after being separated from their families at th…
Investigation Into The VA Reveals A Culture Of Retaliation Against Whistleblowers
VA employees in one Southeast district say a toxic culture of retaliation has undermined veterans’ care and worker morale. There is growing skepticism among whistleblowers the VA can police itself.
‘We Want No Part Of It’: Airlines Say Flights Are Not For Separating Families
American Airlines, United and Frontier issued statements Wednesday asking that authorities refrain from using their flights for a controversial immigration policy that the president later walked back.
Separating Kids From Their Parents Is A Recipe For Long-Term Health Problems
Though the federal government is changing its policy of separating immigrant children and parents, some children who were detained may suffer ongoing health consequences from the trauma.
For Some Japanese Americans, Border Separations Are Déjà Vu
The reports from the border this week sent a collective shudder through many Japanese American communities around the country.
How An American Company Is Grappling With The Potential Impact Of A Trade War
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Tony Satterthwaite, vice president of Cummins, the world’s largest independent producer of engines and generators, about the administration’s proposals on tariffs and trade.
Former Washington, D.C., Cardinal Removed From Public Ministry After Sex Abuse Allegation
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rev. Thomas Reese of the Religion News Service about charges against retired Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, former archbishop of Washington, D.C. He has been removed from public ministry over allegations he sexually abu…
Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer Weighs In On Proposed Immigration Legislation
The House is expected to vote Thursday on immigration legislation. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks to minority whip Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., about Democratic strategy on the issue going forward.
NFL Players Continue Their Protests Off Field In The Political Arena
Three New England Patriots players are taking the protest against racism and police brutality off the field. Rather than taking a knee during the national anthem, they are grilling candidates on how they’d make the criminal justice system more fair.
Facebook Fundraiser For Separated Immigrant Families Raises $12 Million In 5 Days
Charlotte and Dave Willner say they were motivated to start the fundraiser because the photo reminded them of their own 2-year-old daughter.
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