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Syrian Refugees
December 10, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Is it Dangerous to Be a Muslim in Texas?
Faith groups fear that anti-refugee sentiment is creating an "environment of permission" for violence against Muslims.
December 10, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
A bare majority of Americans would welcome Syrian refugees.
December 10, 2015
Steven Cohen
Why Ted Cruz Is Happy Hiding in Donald Trump’s Shadow
The Texas senator's own politics of racial division seem somewhat palatable by comparison.
December 8, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
America’s presidential campaign rhetoric is ruining everything, as we all suspected.
December 7, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Despite much crying and pettiness from the governor’s office, twelve Syrian refugees are set to arrive in Texas today.
December 4, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Texas withdraws request for temporary restraining order against Syrian refugees.
November 24, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
The Refugee Issue Is a Religious Liberty Issue
Texas is demanding that Christian groups stop taking in Syrian refugees. The groups say that's a violation of the Constitution.
November 24, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Ted Cruz says ISIS is "already here."
November 20, 2015
Brian Beutler
In addition to being racist, Ben Carson's "rabid dog" crack undermines Republican "radical Islam" rhetoric.
November 20, 2015
Phoebe Maltz Bovy
The Problem with Comparing Syrian and Jewish Refugees
November 20, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Conservative Evangelical leader Russell Moore chastises the GOP for ridiculous rhetoric on Syrian refugees.
November 19, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
If Senate Democrats block the GOP refugee bill, "we'll crucify them," says incomprehensibly uncouth GOP aide.
November 19, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
The Way Forward on Refugees
Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse over the issue. But that doesn't have to be the case.
November 19, 2015
Ryu Spaeth
Even Democrats are waffling on taking in Syrian refugees.
November 18, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Roanoke mayor doesn't understand history, plans to repeat it.
November 18, 2015
Jeet Heer
Tucker Carlson hits a new low with his website's article on "hot" Syrian refugees.
November 18, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
American Christians who try to help refugees are facing a backlash.
November 17, 2015
Eli Valley
What to Do About the Refugees?
The GOP takes a stand to be remembered.
November 17, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Can you pass the Christian test?
November 17, 2015
Jeet Heer
Chris Christie has decided to join the GOP "crazies" in demonizing Islam.
Chris Christie has decided to join the GOP "crazies" in their Islamophobia.

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