Who Killed Jakelin Caal Maquín at the US Border? Who Killed Jakelin Caal Maquín at the US Border?
She died of cardiac arrest, but the real killer was decades of US policy in support of Guatemalan regimes that have displaced and slaughtered the Maya population.
Dec 17, 2018 / Greg Grandin and Elizabeth Oglesby
Portraits From the Exodus Portraits From the Exodus
Members of the migrant caravans, stranded in Tijuana, explain why they traveled thousands of miles from their homes.
Dec 14, 2018 / Photo Essay / John Washington and Tracie Williams
If Trump Wants to Curb Migration, He Shouldn’t Cut Foreign Aid If Trump Wants to Curb Migration, He Shouldn’t Cut Foreign Aid
Dita has been deported three times back to El Salvador. Now a USAID-funded organization gives her hope that she can thrive in her own country.
Dec 12, 2018 / Eileen Grench
Why Were These Interfaith Leaders Arrested at the US-Mexico Border? Why Were These Interfaith Leaders Arrested at the US-Mexico Border?
They were dragged away by the Border Patrol for bearing prophetic witness against the mistreatment of refugees and asylum seekers.
Dec 11, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky
Give Your Heart Out! Give Your Heart Out!
A list of 10 charitable organizations to help out this holiday season.
Dec 7, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt
ICE Puts Immigrants Into a Cruel Catch-22 ICE Puts Immigrants Into a Cruel Catch-22
By complying with one government agency, Samuel Oliver-Bruno exposed himself to deportation by another.
Dec 6, 2018 / Barry Yeoman
The White House Has Hosted a Predators’ Ball of Corruption The White House Has Hosted a Predators’ Ball of Corruption
Here’s how the incoming Democratic Congress can expose it and make the case for bold reform.
Dec 6, 2018 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Is the Nail-Salon Industry Any Better for Workers Now? Is the Nail-Salon Industry Any Better for Workers Now?
Three years after a landmark exposé, have conditions improved in nail salons?
Dec 3, 2018 / Michelle Chen
They’re Refugees, Fleeing Gang Violence and Domestic Abuse. Why Won’t the Trump Administration Let Them In? They’re Refugees, Fleeing Gang Violence and Domestic Abuse. Why Won’t the Trump Administration Let Them In?
How one immigration case has led to a major impact on asylum claims.
Nov 28, 2018 / Laura Gottesdiener and John Washington
There Is No Left Case for Nationalism There Is No Left Case for Nationalism
Endorsing nationalism isn’t compromise. It’s compromised.
Nov 28, 2018 / Atossa Araxia Abrahamian