migration

Haiti’s Youth Face Impossible Psychological Dilemma

Magdala Louis and Lucnise Duquereste / Truthdig Dec 19, 2025 Trapped by shuttered schools, few jobs, violence and closed borders, a generation of Haitians is suffering a devastating mental health crisis. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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 )