Senior officials appointed for Iraqi refugees

20Sep07

After months of calls for increasing the number of refugee admissions to the U.S. from Iraq, the Bush administration responded several months ago by agreeing to allow 7000 refugees into the country. The figure, illustrated in comparison to the graphic above, was considered a paltry response by human rights organizations and other Middle Eastern [...]

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Las colonias de los EEUU

07Sep07

Today’s New York Times features a story on the colonias of south Texas – communities where the homes are half-built and are only recently gaining access to water systems, electricity, and paved roads. The Times report focuses on the growth and determination of the residents of these neighborhoods, who appear akin to [...]

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