Topic: Immigrants and Refugees
Ali Velshi Talks Trump’s Attack on Legal Immigration
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member reports that naturalization ceremonies across the country are being canceled at the last minute.
By Ali Velshi
The Man Who May Save Philly’s Small Businesses
Jigar Mehta led an effort to spare small businesses from a shocking tax increase next year wrought by Mayor Parker’s new tax plan. Will it become law?
By Malcolm Burnley
Don’t Cut Off this Lifeline for English Learners
In a city where one in five students are English language learners, we can’t afford not to support their education
By Alyn Turner and Sean Vanatta
How to Protest Safely in Philadelphia
Planning to attend a public demonstration? Know the rules, know your rights, and be safe
By Christina Griffith, Olivia Kram and Lauren McCutcheon
One City’s Answer to Tribalism
Denver, Colorado Mayor Mike Johnston talks about coming together in divided times with former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed
By J.P. Romney
Ali Velshi Asks if Medicaid Recipients Can Just Replace Farm Workers
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member covers how Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins believes immigrant farm workers can be replaced by Medicaid recipients
By Ali Velshi
Cristina Martínez
The owner of South Philly Barbacoa and Casa Mexico has earned the highest honors for chefs in America. But that’s just the start of her most important work
By Katherine Rapin
International Students Strengthen America
A longtime university president calls upon citizens to welcome students from around the world
By Elaine Maimon
Working on the Edge
Immigrant-owned small businesses help power Philadelphia. But tariffs — and deportations — could devastate many of them
By Cristian Salazar
Rorng Sorn, Mental Health Connector
A Cambodian refugee, Sorn helps bring psychological services to immigrant communities who need it the most
By Lauren McCutcheon