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    Category: Human Rights

    A Conversation with Dr. Nestor Rodriguez

    In this conversation, Dr. Rodriguez discusses the Northern Triangle of Central America, what factors are affecting immigration from this area, and unaccompanied minors who are coming to the United States.

    January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 by sophiegifford21

    Not All Cages Exist Behind Bars: Even After Release, Previously Incarcerated Women Still Struggle to Survive

    Each year, the number of women incarcerated in America continues to increase at an alarming rate. These women need to learn how to spread their wings once they’ve been released. Women on the Rise, an Atlanta organization, is providing support to previously incarcerated women and catalyzing policy change through activism.

    January 25, 2020 by Jacob Exler

    Seeking Safe Haven: How the Syrian Refugee Crisis Impacts San Antonio

    San Antonio’s civil society organizations and volunteers are working to support the Syrian refugee population in the face of declining federal support.

    March 18, 2018January 7, 2019 by Benjamin

    American Power and Ignorance: a View from Abroad

    Hansen’s deeply personal account of her years in Turkey relays a historical critique of American power, the relationship between our racial history and foreign policy, and American exceptionalism.

    January 9, 2018March 22, 2018 by Benjamin

    San Antonio vs. Confederate symbols?

    Should we honor people who fought to continue slavery and further white supremacy? Absolutely not. Slavery and white supremacy are contrary to the values Americans profess, although they are unfortunately not contrary to our country’s foundations or actions.

    September 6, 2017March 3, 2018 by Benjamin

    A conversation with Anna Crosslin

    Crosslin spoke to us about her career leading the International Institute, the multi-layered political process by which refugees are resettled, and her advice for President-Elect Donald Trump.

    January 2, 2017March 3, 2018 by Benjamin

    How the Movement for Black Lives Can Reignite the American Left

    If the American left wants a plan that provides opportunity, expands freedoms and rights, energizes voters, and appeals to workers, then the Movement for Black Lives and their platform is a fantastic place to start.

    December 20, 2016March 29, 2018 by Benjamin

    Habitat III: A New Approach to Urban Development?

    International pressure and shifting global norms may encourage Latin American governments to make urban development more inclusive and peaceful.

    October 23, 2016March 31, 2018 by Benjamin

    The Dalai Lama’s visit to Europe is more important than his Trump impression

    The Dalai Lama should be commended for his mockery of Trump, but he and his hosts should also be recognized for their bravery in taking on the great red bully in addition to the great orange one.

    October 13, 2016March 31, 2018 by Benjamin

    Why Did Donald Trump Defend Stop-and-Frisk?

    If Donald Trump is really only referring to the “practice” of Terry stops, and not discussing its application, then his proposal to “do stop-and-frisk” is completely meaningless.

    October 11, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

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