Migration has occurred since biblical times and is not a new phenomenon. People migrate for a multitude of reasons. One of these reasons is for religious persecution which is a protected ground under the refugee convention and in U.S. asylum laws. Today there...
In a recent article on Climate Connections, meteorologist Jeff Masters stated plainly what is at stake for the housing market if we fail to prepare for climate change impacts in the United States: “In the U.S., the most likely major economic disruption from climate...
“The U.S. immigration system goes against religious values, especially Unitarian Universalist values.” “This system is the antithesis to seeing people as human.” “We keep hearing about this idea of restoring dignity but dignity is not revocable.” These were some of...
One of Texas Impact’s teams of committed advocates are the Public School Defenders, a group of Texans who meet every Friday to discuss issues concerning the Texas Public Education system. Over 215 members are signed up to receive weekly updates on actions they can...
I am taking a break this week from talking about the Gulf of Mexico to spend a few minutes talking about my summer family travel to another gulf, the Gulf of Maine. Like the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of Maine is experiencing rapid environmental change driven by climate...
The Rhizome Center for Migrants hosts a one-week immersive learning experience in Guadalajara, Mexico. I am part of the 10th immigration learning group cohort in attendance with some brilliant immigration professionals including an immigration law professor, an...
