Aug 23, 2022
‘We Left Everything:’ Afghan Refugees Reflect On Their New Lives In The D.C. Area One Year Later
It’s been one year since Kabul fell to the Taliban, forcing hundreds of thousands of Afghans to flee the country. Here are five stories of refugees who resettled in the D.C. area, one year on.
Aug 21, 2021
Here’s How To Help Afghan Refugees In The D.C. Area
A number of local agencies and businesses are collecting funds, supplies, and welcoming volunteers to help Afghan refugees resettle.
At least one faith leader from each state is backing it under the umbrella of non-profit World Relief.
Jan 30, 2017
Dulles Border Officials Coerced As Many As 60 People Into Signing Away Rights, Lawsuit Says
Lawmakers and lawyers are calling it a “constitutional crisis.”
Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith leaders are participating in the event, including a vigil that started at 4 p.m. and a rally scheduled for 5 p.m.
A march in protest of the gun lobby is planned for Saturday and a rally to show support for refugees is planned for Sunday.
Nov 17, 2015
Maryland’s Larry Hogan Joins Governors Calling For A Hold On Resettling Syrian Refugees
Virginia keeps the welcome mat out, and D.C. doesn’t settle any refugees.