Politics and Policy

Understanding the New U.S. Refugee Policy for Minority South Africans

The Arrival of Afrikaner Refugees in the U.S.: A Controversial Policy Shift On May 12, 2025, the first group of 59 Afrikaner refugees arrived in the United States, marking a significant moment in U.S. immigration...

Trump Welcomes White South African Refugees While Excluding Afghans and Others

The Contradictions of Trump’s Immigration Policies: A Closer Look On a day marked by stark contrasts in immigration policy, dozens of white South Africans, specifically Afrikaners, arrived in the United States as refugees, invited by...

New Insights Reveal the Impact of Social Capital on Disparities in Cervical Cancer Care: Dr. Samantha Garcia, PhD, MPH

Understanding Social Capital and Health Care Treatment Delays for Cervical Cancer Survivors: Insights from Dr. Samantha Garcia In a recent interview, Dr. Samantha Garcia, a third-year postdoctoral fellow at the University of Southern California, shared...

Sen. Wyden and Rep. Hoyle Hold Town Hall in Douglas County: A Focus on Congress, Courts, and Community

Congress, Courts, and Community: A Town Hall with Sen. Wyden and Rep. Hoyle in Douglas County In a significant display of civic engagement, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Val Hoyle recently hosted a town hall...

Trump Did Not Legalize Corporal Punishment in Schools — He Lacks the Authority to Do So

Understanding §2000d: Prohibition Against Exclusion and Discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs Introduction The Civil Rights Act of 1964 marked a pivotal moment in American history, particularly with the introduction of §2000d, which prohibits discrimination based on...

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