The Great Flood

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 29, 2019 Rising sea levels and monster storms will intensify and flood the earth’s coasts as we enter the age of the “long emergency.” Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Abuse of Migrant Children in U.S. Custody Goes All but Unpunished

A.C. Thompson / ProPublica May 31, 2019 A report finds that of the 200-plus complaints filed against federal agents between 2009 and 2014, only one resulted in disciplinary action. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

G-20 Agrees on Trade and Migration; U.S. Goes Own Way on Climate

ANGELA CHARLTON, LUIS ANDRES HENAO and PETER ORSI / The Associated Press Dec 1, 2018 A nonbinding communique is reached after marathon talks by diplomats, with the Americans called the main holdout on nearly every issue. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton’s Migration Remarks Trigger Widespread Outrage

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 23, 2018 In a new interview with The Guardian, the former presidential candidate makes a confounding case for Europe to curb immigration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Evidence Shows U.S. Navy Ignored Sinking Ship of Migrants

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Nov 9, 2018 A prosecutor in Sicily alleges that the delayed response ultimately led to the death of 76 people, including a baby. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Limits Asylum, Says Migrants Must ‘Have Merit’

COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Nov 9, 2018 The president has asserted the same powers he used to push through a version of the travel ban that was upheld by the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Migrant Families Face Month in Detention, Despite Trump Administration Promises

Patrick Michel / Reveal Oct 18, 2018 The Justice Department has promised new interviews for asylum seekers, but lawyers say the government is backing off its pledge. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Myanmar Refugee Exodus Tops 500,000 as More Rohingya Flee

By Todd Pitman / AP Sep 29, 2017 Refugees have reported killings, rapes and indiscriminate attacks by security forces and Buddhist mobs, including monks. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Great Flood

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Sep 10, 2017 Rising sea levels and monster storms will intensify and flood the earth’s coasts as we enter the age of the “long emergency.” Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Moving During Childhood Can Have Major Consequences Later in Life

By Robin Scher / AlterNet Jun 23, 2016 A new study might make you think twice before picking up and leaving town if you have kids. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Neoliberalism Will Soon Force Americans to Leave the United States

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2016 US economic policy will eventually pressure U citizens to emigrate just as it caused millions to leave Russia, the Baltic States and now Greece in search of a better life, economist Michael Hudson tells The Real News Network. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Oxfam Says Close-Fisted Wealthy Nations Are ‘Failing the People of Syria’

By Nadia Prupis, Common Dreams Feb 1, 2016 While some small European countries are donating more than their fair share to aid Syrians, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Russia are still far behind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )