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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. 

Oct 18, 2017

Trump’s Third Travel Ban Blocked By A Second Federal Judge

Following a similar ruling in Hawaii yesterday.

Apr 27, 2017

Artist Renders Refugee Children’s Stories In Charcoal

A traveling exhibit is stopping in D.C. this evening.

Feb 08, 2017

Evangelicals Take Out Ad In The Washington Post Denouncing Trump’s Refugee Ban

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.”

Jan 25, 2017

There’s A Rally Going On At The White House To ‘Stand With Immigrants And Refugees’

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.

Aug 26, 2016

Gays Against Guns And Rally4Refugees Are Both Coming To The Mall This Weekend

A march in protest of the gun lobby is planned for Saturday and a rally to show support for refugees is planned for Sunday.

Dec 07, 2015

Art In Exile Wants To ‘Rise Above Rhetoric’ In Showing Refugee Art

The second annual festival features visual arts, film screenings, and performances.

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.

 
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