The refugee crisis is troubling many major countries around the world. In previous civic issues posts, I’ve discussed the situation in Ukraine, Greece, and Turkey. However, despite how distant the refugee crisis may feel, it is just as urgent back in the United States. Despite this urgency, the refugee crisis is rarely at the forefront Read More…

Of the more than 1 million refugees that sought out asylum in the states of the European Union in 2015, more than 850,000 set their eyes on Greece, a logical destination for those coming overseas from Middle Eastern and African countries (European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights). Before discussing the impact of this movement of Read More…

Feeling the repercussions of the refugee crisis facing Europe, another layer of the issue has arisen following the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. This year, Europe has been the destination of more than 365,000 first-time asylum seekers from conflicts in countries such as Syria and Afghanistan, not to mention the millions who have been filtering Read More…