Last month on a trip to Guatemala, U.S. vice president Kamala Harris told would-be migrants: “Do not come. Do not come. The United States will continue to enforce our laws and secure our borders. […] If you come to our border, you will be turned back.” This is just one instance in a long history […]
Virtual Freeze for Food 5K/10K Run/Walk
Our race is never canceled due to weather, but this year it is virtual due to pandemic! Tired of feeling cooped up inside your homes for most of the winter? Join the RPCVs of Wisconsin-Madison in celebration of 60 years of Peace Corps for our 40th annual Freeze for Food. Run or walk to shed […]
The Needs of Refugees During a Global Pandemic with Muhammad H. Zaman
In response to the rising global pandemic, many people are changing their daily routines and staying home to avoid spreading the virus. But what happens if your home is in a confined refugee settlement? That’s the question Muhammad H. Zaman poses in his recent NPR opinion piece, “Refugees Are Especially Vulnerable To COVID-19. Don’t Ignore […]
U.N. Rules on Climate Change Refugees
In January of 2020, the United Nations Human Rights Committee ruled that countries cannot deport refugees seeking asylum due to life-threatening conditions caused by climate change. The case involved Ioane Teitota, a native of the island nation of Kiribati, who unsuccessfully sought asylum in New Zealand due to rising sea levels in his home country. […]
Split Show: Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan and Asylum-Seekers at...
Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced a peace plan for the Middle East. What does this really mean for Israel and Palestine? For the first part of today’s show, Palestinian journalist and peace activist Ahmed Abu Artema and Jennifer Loewenstein, longtime observer of the Middle East, offer responses. In the second segment, investigative reporter […]
The Happy Show – Good News from 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—time for Carousel’s annual happy show, where she looks back on the year and highlights positive news from the community. Today, we learn about local refugee resettlement, the successes of the Dane County government in criminal justice and mental health initiatives, the Bookstores Against Borders Fundraiser for RAICES […]
