By Erandi Garcia and Meysi Ramon Lack of language accessibility at the US borders can prove to be more perilous than the arduous journey some of the migrants have undertaken to reach the border. Being able to communicate and be understood is a privilege one often overlooks. Take Mario Perez…

By Katerina Linos & Elena Chachko More than 100 million people are displaced today, the highest number on record. And yet, there is reason for hope. The international response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis is pathbreaking, and a model for sharing responsibility for refugees globally. It contrasts sharply with some…

By: Lilian Juarez Armenta, Karla Gutierrez Cebrero, Jiban Gurung Lilian was proud of herself when she received her admission letter to study political science at the University of California, Berkeley, the no.1 school in the United States. However, unlike most undergraduates admitted to UC Berkeley, Lilian is an undocumented immigrant…

By Els de Graauw, Shannon Gleeson, and Nicole Kreisberg Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, more than 75,000 Afghans have been relocated to the United States. For now, there is broad public support for these Afghan evacuees. However, concerns over the fiscal impacts of resettlement could create backlash, as happened…

By Dewi Zarni July 28th marks the 70th anniversary of the 1951 UN Refugee Convention. This historic document, signed by 149 nation-states, defines refugees as those with a well-founded fear of persecution if returned to their country of origin on the basis of their “race, religion, nationality, membership of a…

By Aurora De Luna and Yesenia Solis In the United States, access to health care is considered a privilege. For undocumented people, it is a luxury that they cannot afford. Not only do undocumented people live with the fear of deportation, but they also face the challenges of navigating the…

By Roberto Pallais and Dongsu Kim Disaster Strikes Sonoma Sonoma County, home to nearly 500,000 people, is known for its famous vineyards and great weather. However, its name has recently been on the news for its yearly wildfires, including the most recent one that burned down 310 houses. Early in…

By Zoe Lee-Park Activists for environmental justice have shown that the most powerful and privileged members in our society still devalue the lives of poorer people of color in subtle but powerful ways: they put toxic sites and hazardous operations in and around the most vulnerable neighborhoods. Immigrants have a…

By Anny Patino Central Valley resident Van Vanlandingham found himself sharing a room in a rehabilitation nursing home with two men who talked about the physical and sexual abuse gay men experienced and he became fearful. Vanlandingham is gay and, like many other LGBTQ+ people, he was hesitant and afraid…