Refugees

Refugees begin fleeing the U.S. for Canada

Last weekend, 22 asylum seekers jumped the border into Canada arriving at a small town of 700 people.

On Feb 11, 2017 by [email protected]

Airbnb’s #WeAccept campaign pledges to provide housing for 100,000

‘You deserve to belong.’

On Feb 6, 2017 by Audrey Browning

Trump raises tensions with Australia over refugees

Bad day, mate?

On Feb 2, 2017 by Andrew Couts

The Starbucks boycott is backfiring spectacularly

Another boycott bites the dust.

On Jan 31, 2017 by Monica Riese

This incredible tale about a U.S soldier and a refugee reuniting will leave you in tears

When this soldier bought an Iraqi teen $20 worth of toiletries, he never could’ve dreamed what he’d get in return.

On Jan 30, 2017 by David Covucci

Trump supporters boycott Starbucks for promising to hire refugees

They argue Starbucks should hire vets instead—even though it’s already doing so.

On Jan 30, 2017 by Jaya Saxena

Starbucks pushes back against immigration ban, says it’ll hire 10,000 refugees

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks out on refugees, Mexico, and Obamacare.

On Jan 30, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

Canada’s Justin Trudeau welcomes refugees banned by Donald Trump

‘To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith.’

On Jan 28, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Onlookers at Grand Canal in Venice mock refugee as he drowns

Italian authorities are investigating the incident.

On Jan 27, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to ponder the dangers of being a refugee

The internet is remembering the refugees we turned away, then and now.

On Jan 27, 2017 by Jaya Saxena

The top 10 TED talks of 2016

For all your TED talk needs.

On Dec 18, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

A citizen’s guide to lobbying Congress to oppose Donald Trump

There are more productive ways to express your frustration.

On Nov 18, 2016 by Dell Cameron

This designer turned a college project into functional clothing for refugees

Angela Luna’s stylish jackets also double as a six-person tent and a backpack.

On Nov 2, 2016 by Dahlia Dandashi

The eviction of a refugee camp in France is being streamed on Facebook Live

Media outlets have drawn fire after live streaming queues of migrants awaiting processing.

On Oct 24, 2016 by David Gilmour

President Obama shared a 6-year-old boy’s letter offering help to a Syrian refugee boy

He wants to help give him a better life.

On Sep 22, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski