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SNAP Provides Invaluable Stability for Newcomer Families
SNAP Provides Invaluable Stability for Newcomer Families
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CWS Virginia Applauds Passage of Key Legislation Ensuring Safeguards for All Virginians, Including Refugees and Immigrants
CWS Virginia Applauds Passage of Key Legislation Ensuring Safeguards for All Virginians, Including Refugees and Immigrants
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Our State Legislators Have the Opportunity to Protect All Virginians
Our State Legislators Have the Opportunity to Protect All Virginians
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Lab Continues to Fight for the Protection of Forcibly Displaced People, Condemns Operation PARRIS and Attacks on Refugee Neighbors
Lab Continues to Fight for the Protection of Forcibly Displaced People, Condemns Operation PARRIS and Attacks on Refugee Neighbors
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Uplifting Local Voices in Minnesota
Uplifting Local Voices in Minnesota
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Administration’s Announcement to Re-Assess & Re-Interview Resettled Refugees is Damaging, Wasteful, & An Affront to Americans
Administration’s Announcement to Re-Assess & Re-Interview Resettled Refugees is Damaging, Wasteful, & An Affront to Americans
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Refugee Advocacy Lab Outraged at Historically Low Refugee Admissions Goal and Lack of Prioritization for Most Vulnerable Populations
Refugee Advocacy Lab Outraged at Historically Low Refugee Admissions Goal and Lack of Prioritization for Most Vulnerable Populations
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The US refugee program changed my life. Trump’s possible overhaul would be disastrous.
The US refugee program changed my life. Trump’s possible overhaul would be disastrous.
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Strong Majority of U.S. Voters Support Refugee Resettlement as Administration Plans to Slash Program by Nearly 95 Percent
Strong Majority of U.S. Voters Support Refugee Resettlement as Administration Plans to Slash Program by Nearly 95 Percent
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I fled Ukraine and rebuilt my life in Georgia. Now my legal status is at risk.
I fled Ukraine and rebuilt my life in Georgia. Now my legal status is at risk.
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What It Means to Welcome: Stories We Share
What It Means to Welcome: Stories We Share
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Minnesota can lead again on refugees, just as Mondale did
Minnesota can lead again on refugees, just as Mondale did
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Pride Without Borders: Queer Refugees on Identity & Belonging
Pride Without Borders: Queer Refugees on Identity & Belonging
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New Travel Ban Closes Our Doors to People Seeking Safety and Disrupts Communities Across the United States
New Travel Ban Closes Our Doors to People Seeking Safety and Disrupts Communities Across the United States
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What We Carry: Mental Health, Memory, & Community Care
What We Carry: Mental Health, Memory, & Community Care
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National Leaders Call for Immediate Restart of Refugee Resettlement Program
National Leaders Call for Immediate Restart of Refugee Resettlement Program
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New Traditions, Same Spirit: Collective Members Celebrate Easter in Diaspora
New Traditions, Same Spirit: Collective Members Celebrate Easter in Diaspora
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Ramadan, Roots, & Refuge: Collective Members Reflect on Faith Traditions
Ramadan, Roots, & Refuge: Collective Members Reflect on Faith Traditions
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Hundreds of Bipartisan State and Local Elected Officials Rally to Support Refugee Resettlement, Call on Trump Admin to Restart the Program
Hundreds of Bipartisan State and Local Elected Officials Rally to Support Refugee Resettlement, Call on Trump Admin to Restart the Program
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U.S. Communities Want to Welcome Refugees
U.S. Communities Want to Welcome Refugees
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Federal Executive Orders Will Damage Communities Across the Country Who Welcome Newcomers; Run Contrary to American Values, Moral Leadership, and Economic Interest
Federal Executive Orders Will Damage Communities Across the Country Who Welcome Newcomers; Run Contrary to American Values, Moral Leadership, and Economic Interest
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Tell Your Elected Officials: We Value Welcoming
Tell Your Elected Officials: We Value Welcoming
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More than 100 Business Leaders Sign Urge the Biden Administration to Address the Work Permit Backlog
More than 100 Business Leaders Sign Urge the Biden Administration to Address the Work Permit Backlog
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One Year Later, We’re Still Fighting To #LetAsylumSeekersWork
One Year Later, We’re Still Fighting To #LetAsylumSeekersWork
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What It Means To Welcome Newcomers: We’re All In
What It Means To Welcome Newcomers: We’re All In
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Biden Should Back Refugee Resettlement to Strengthen America
Biden Should Back Refugee Resettlement to Strengthen America
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Nearly 500 Bipartisan State and Local Officials From All 50 States Welcome Refugee Resettlement in their Communities
Nearly 500 Bipartisan State and Local Officials From All 50 States Welcome Refugee Resettlement in their Communities
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As Columbus, Ohio, Welcomes An Economic Boom, We Need To Continue To Welcome Refugees
As Columbus, Ohio, Welcomes An Economic Boom, We Need To Continue To Welcome Refugees
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Adam Sadda: Refugees make nation stronger
Adam Sadda: Refugees make nation stronger
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Testimony of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Informational Meeting on Tuition Equity for Students Seeking Asylum
Testimony of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Informational Meeting on Tuition Equity for Students Seeking Asylum
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Comment of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Submitted in Opposition to the Department of Homeland Security’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants
Comment of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Submitted in Opposition to the Department of Homeland Security’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants
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Safety in Storytelling: A How to Guide from Leaders With Lived Experience
Safety in Storytelling: A How to Guide from Leaders With Lived Experience
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Testimony of the Church World Service and the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Opposing H.B. No. 42: An Act to Mandate the Collection of Citizenship Status Data
Testimony of the Church World Service and the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Opposing H.B. No. 42: An Act to Mandate the Collection of Citizenship Status Data
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Community Resources to Support Our Forcibly Displaced Neighbors
Community Resources to Support Our Forcibly Displaced Neighbors
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Testimony of the Refugee Advocacy Lab & Vibrant Ohio: Opposing H.B. No. 42: An Act to Mandate the Collection of Citizenship Status Data
Testimony of the Refugee Advocacy Lab & Vibrant Ohio: Opposing H.B. No. 42: An Act to Mandate the Collection of Citizenship Status Data
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Strong Majority of U.S. Voters Support Refugee Resettlement as Administration Plans to Slash Program by Nearly 95 Percent
Strong Majority of U.S. Voters Support Refugee Resettlement as Administration Plans to Slash Program by Nearly 95 Percent
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What It Means to Welcome: Stories We Share
What It Means to Welcome: Stories We Share
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States Are Fighting Back: 2025 Lab State Legislative Session in Review
States Are Fighting Back: 2025 Lab State Legislative Session in Review
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Building Blocks for Sharing Your Story: A Guide by Forcibly Displaced People for Impactful Storytelling
Building Blocks for Sharing Your Story: A Guide by Forcibly Displaced People for Impactful Storytelling
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The Red State Playbook: Opportunities for Refugee and Immigrant Inclusion and Workforce Engagement 
The Red State Playbook: Opportunities for Refugee and Immigrant Inclusion and Workforce Engagement 
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A Guide for Community and Business Leaders Advocating for Refugees
A Guide for Community and Business Leaders Advocating for Refugees
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How Do We Build Support for More Welcoming Refugee and Asylum Policies? Get to Know a Refugee.
How Do We Build Support for More Welcoming Refugee and Asylum Policies? Get to Know a Refugee.
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Uplifting Local Voices in Ohio
Uplifting Local Voices in Ohio
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What It Means To Welcome Newcomers: We’re All In
What It Means To Welcome Newcomers: We’re All In
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Equitable Access: Understanding Categories of Forcibly Displaced Populations in the United States and Strategies for Inclusive Advocacy
Equitable Access: Understanding Categories of Forcibly Displaced Populations in the United States and Strategies for Inclusive Advocacy
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Testimony of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Informational Meeting on Tuition Equity for Students Seeking Asylum
Testimony of the Refugee Advocacy Lab: Informational Meeting on Tuition Equity for Students Seeking Asylum
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Toolkit: Mobilizing Against Anti-Refugee/Asylum Legislation in States
Toolkit: Mobilizing Against Anti-Refugee/Asylum Legislation in States
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Building Sponsorship Infrastructure in States: Creating the Conditions for Success
Building Sponsorship Infrastructure in States: Creating the Conditions for Success
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State Executive Best Practice Series: Building Sponsorship Infrastructure in States
State Executive Best Practice Series: Building Sponsorship Infrastructure in States
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More than 100 Business Organizations Sign Onto Council Letter Urging Congress to Reduce the Waiting Period for Asylum Seekers to Obtain Work Permits
More than 100 Business Organizations Sign Onto Council Letter Urging Congress to Reduce the Waiting Period for Asylum Seekers to Obtain Work Permits
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To Improve Mental Health Access, Remove Unnecessary Licensing Barriers for Internationally Trained Newcomers
To Improve Mental Health Access, Remove Unnecessary Licensing Barriers for Internationally Trained Newcomers
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What It Means To Welcome: Refugee Perspectives
What It Means To Welcome: Refugee Perspectives
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2023 Lab State Legislative Session in Review
2023 Lab State Legislative Session in Review
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Women of Refuge Podcast Series
Women of Refuge Podcast Series
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Best Practices for Framing Economic Contributions: Advice from Refugee Leaders to Advance Inclusive Narratives
Best Practices for Framing Economic Contributions: Advice from Refugee Leaders to Advance Inclusive Narratives
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U.S. Likely Voters Strongly Support U.S. Refugee Program Across Party Lines, Republican Support Raises 21 Points When they Know a Refugee
U.S. Likely Voters Strongly Support U.S. Refugee Program Across Party Lines, Republican Support Raises 21 Points When they Know a Refugee
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Majority of U.S. Likely Voters Support Access to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
Majority of U.S. Likely Voters Support Access to Asylum at the U.S. Southern Border
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States Lay the Foundation 2023 Summit
States Lay the Foundation 2023 Summit
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Refugee Mental Health: The Policy Landscape and Opportunities for Change
Refugee Mental Health: The Policy Landscape and Opportunities for Change
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Policy Guide: Improving Access to Mental Healthcare for Refugees and Other Displaced People in the United States
Policy Guide: Improving Access to Mental Healthcare for Refugees and Other Displaced People in the United States
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