Topic: Immigrants and Refugees

Ali Velshi On The Red Scare and MAGA
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member draws a comparison between the consequences of an infamous movement in the 1950s and today's threat to our freedoms
By Ali Velshi
“It’s Our Market.”
Amid threats to undocumented workers and from outside developers, lifelong South Philadelphian Michelle Angela Ortiz doubles down on a public art project honoring the diverse stories of the S. 9th Street Market
By Cristian Salazar
How to Help Ukraine
President Trump signaled an end to U.S. support of Ukraine on Friday. Still, the fight for the country's freedom — which is a fight for democracy — goes on. So does the need to support the efforts
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Finding Home at Tio Pepe
Unhurried and authentic, a Portuguese restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia has only gotten more popular as the population who inspired it dwindles
By Emilia Maia
I Was an Undocumented Immigrant …
… and didn’t know it. A local tech innovator and former refugee had no place to call home for 30 years. Here’s how she suggests helping our immigrant neighbors.
By Yasmine Mustafa
Just What Is A Sanctuary City?
What we know so far about the debate swirling around immigrants, Donald Trump and Philadelphia
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ali Velshi On Sending Active Troops to the Border
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains how Trump is justifying his immigration crackdown through manufactured fear and using the military in violation of federal law
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi Explains Why We Have Birthright Citizenship
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains the history of the 14th Amendment and why it's important today
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi Reminds Us about Trump’s Family Separation Policy
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member says inflammatory immigration rhetoric is more than just that — his first administration proved cruelty is the point
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi Reminds Us True Citizenship is a Muscle
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member says it's never too late to celebrate Citizenship Day, honoring those who have made the conscious choice to become American citizens
By Ali Velshi