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#immigration
fromKqed
2 days ago
California

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

NYC politics
fromCity Limits
10 hours ago

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.
California
fromKqed
2 days ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

Migrants are exploiting domestic abuse claims to secure residency, impacting British partners and raising concerns about the immigration system's integrity.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

1 in 4 living in Germany has 'immigration history'

26.3% of Germany's population has an immigration history, including first- and second-generation migrants.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

The government is investigating reports of migrants being advised to make false claims of being gay or domestic abuse victims to stay in the UK.
#lgbtq
fromBoston.com
11 hours ago
Non-profit organizations

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
UK politics

"Shadow industry" for fake gay asylum claims harms actual LGBTQ+ migrants, BBC says - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

This trans lawmaker won't set foot in the U.S. until Trump is gone: He "fuels violence worldwide" - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
Non-profit organizations
fromBoston.com
11 hours ago

LGBTQ+ immigrant organization returns grant money to Boston after media firestorm, death threats

The Wu administration rejected funding for OUTnewcomers, stating it did not align with intended use, leading to the organization's decision to return the funds.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
16 hours ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Higher self-esteem in LGBTQ+ teens helps manage anxiety during high school transitions, while openness among cisgender peers improves social well-being.
UK politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

"Shadow industry" for fake gay asylum claims harms actual LGBTQ+ migrants, BBC says - LGBTQ Nation

A BBC investigation reveals law firms aiding migrants in fabricating gay identities for asylum claims in the U.K.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

This trans lawmaker won't set foot in the U.S. until Trump is gone: He "fuels violence worldwide" - LGBTQ Nation

Erika Hilton refuses to visit the U.S. under Trump's administration due to fears for her safety as a transgender individual.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay Bolivian man did everything right to gain asylum. He's stuck in detention anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A gay man from Bolivia, assaulted for his identity, is detained by ICE despite having legal work authorization and a pending asylum application.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Gay model detained at airport & banned from the US: "It was the most painful day of my life" - LGBTQ Nation

Milo Miles was detained by U.S. Customs for eight hours and banned from the U.S. for 10 years due to his sexual orientation and profession.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking

Temporary work visa systems can trap migrants in debt, abuse, and fear of deportation, leading to exploitation and human trafficking.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.

"This is a monumental victory in a long-fought battle to protect the safety, dignity, and humanity of our Haitian neighbors," Pressley said in a statement after the bill's passage.
US news
Education
fromIndependent
1 day ago

An Irish Goodbye... from Phuket: 'I feel like Thailand is one of the best countries in the world to live in as a gay woman'

Victoria St Leger transitioned from teaching in Ireland to exploring opportunities abroad, realizing the excitement of life in different countries.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
22 hours ago

How Tara Kumar Creates Community Across Her Two Cultures

Tara Kumar blends her Irish and Indian heritage through music, fashion, and cultural expression, creating a unique identity and aesthetic.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Women Crossing/ Liminality

E4TT explores women's immigration and identity in a multimedia chamber music concert featuring new works by Juhi Bansal, Vivian Fung, and Pamela Z, among others.
Berlin music
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

How Chronic Illness Changed the Way I Travel

Living with chronic illness requires careful management, especially while traveling, but life can still be joyful and full of possibilities.
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Dual national Londoner stranded by new border rule

"I have a career, family and friends in the UK. My whole life is in the UK," she said, expressing her distress over the situation.
UK news
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
SF parents
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

Juan Chavez Velasco, a DACA recipient, was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter, raising concerns about his family's future.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

In Ghana Town, a stateless' future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia

Residents of Ghana Town, Gambia, lack citizenship and ID documents, impacting their access to education and legal recognition.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds

A shadow industry is helping migrants fabricate claims of being gay to secure asylum in the UK.
#trans-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
LGBT

Family of trans college student flees Idaho after state passes draconian anti-trans law - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
fromwww.lgbtqnation.com
2 months ago
LGBT

"I hope that it isn't too late": Queer folks cling to hope for a brighter, more equal future

Transgender and queer people experienced increased fear, medical access loss, civil-rights undermining, displacement, and precarity during the second Trump administration.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Family of trans college student flees Idaho after state passes draconian anti-trans law - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's new law criminalizes restroom use for trans individuals, prompting families like the Devitts to leave the state.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim

A BBC reporter, posing as a former student wanting to remain in the UK, met one of those advisers, Tanisa Khan. For a fee, she offered to provide evidence to support the fake claim that he was gay.
UK politics
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

White Girls and the Global South

Spring offers a variety of art books to rejuvenate reading habits, featuring diverse themes and historical insights.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Home Office expected to close down another 11 asylum hotels

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Home Office plans to close 11 asylum hotels as part of a broader initiative to end hotel accommodations for asylum seekers.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Minneapolis's anti-ICE movement is very queer. This lesbian pastor & activist says it's no surprise. - LGBTQ Nation

Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel compares ICE operations in Minneapolis to state violence she witnessed during El Salvador's civil war, drawing parallels between government-backed terror tactics across different contexts and decades.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why LGBTQ+ Youth Are More Likely to Be Trafficked

LGBTQ+ youth face at least twice the trafficking risk of heterosexual peers, with nearly 50 percent of commercially sexually exploited youth identifying as LGBTQ+, driven by family rejection, homelessness, and discrimination.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

You can't talk the gay away - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that therapists' speech is protected under the First Amendment, impacting conversion therapy practices.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Overlooked Crisis Facing Immigrants With Disabilites

Gregory Javier Laguna and his brother have been detained for almost five months after being wrongfully accused of attempted theft.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The shattered dream of migrating to the US and the odyssey of returning: I was in jail for four months. That's the only way I got to know New York'

Laime Arold, a 26-year-old Haitian, buys energy bars at a small shop on the side of the Pan-American Highway in southern Chiapas, Mexico. Jose Adan, a Honduran, prays aloud in a park in Tapachula, asking God to protect him from kidnappers and the police along the way. Gerardo Aguilar, a Venezuelan, travels at 60 miles per hour, lying across two seats on a bus headed for Guatemala. The three all have something in common: they are in Mexico and they are migrants. None of them are heading north. They are heading south.
Miami food
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Does the American Dream still exist for people like me? - LGBTQ Nation

A British-Nigerian lesbian immigrant questions her decision to build a life in the U.S. after witnessing the viral video of Renee Good's murder by an ICE agent, confronting systemic violence and safety concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I am trying to live': Haitians in Mexico seek community despite broken immigration systems

With time, as his research led to police intervention, he caught the attention of the city's gangs. In November 2024, during a period of escalating violence in the Haitian capital, gang members entered the compound where Gensley lived. They burned the radio station, my home and many other things in the area. They even killed his dog.
US news
Upper West Side
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Leaving the United States Behind

The Cruz family decided to leave the United States for Mexico after Trump's 2024 election victory, fearing mass deportation despite building a stable life in New York City for nearly two decades.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

From Crimea to Cameroon: Ukraine's minorities reflect on life during war

A Muslim cultural centre offered shelter to displaced Ukrainians, fostering cohesion, dispelling anti-Muslim misconceptions, and promoting understanding of Ukraine's longstanding Muslim heritage.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Homophobia Is Back. It's Different Now.

LaBeouf hasn't anchored a box-office hit in more than a decade, and little of his 2020s art-house work has drawn buzz. The most notable thing he's starred in lately was a clip of him on a podcaster's couch, hunched and diminished, talking about his fear of gay people.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You feel obligated': African workers on the pain and pride of the black tax'

From Senegal to Somalia and Egypt to South Africa, credit alert notifications from fintech apps such as Western Union or WorldRemit often set the mood for the rest of the day, week or even month. Transfers from workers within the continent and the diaspora to their relatives are often referred to as the black tax, whereby one person's salary and relative success can become the safety net for a whole extended family.
World news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mamdani Calls for Abolishing ICE on The View: Terrorizing People' and Wrecking Lives

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports abolishing ICE, calling the agency terrorizing, inhumane, and failing to fulfill its immigration enforcement role.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deportation Is Not a Hardship That Shall Pass - It Is an Interminable Agony

Deportation creates permanent, intergenerational trauma that extends far beyond the moment of removal, affecting families through decades of separation and ongoing restrictions.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

I've Covered Migration and Borders for Years. This Is What I've Learned.

U.S. imperialism escalated under Trump, combining foreign military aggression with domestic repression and deportation of migrants and refugees.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Birds of various feathers must flock together: Some fables about the U.S. & Europe - LGBTQ Nation

Alliances deter predatory aggression; isolation invites conquest, and victors can become arrogant, hoarding power rather than reciprocating support.
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Athlete activism is making a comeback & it's being led by queer women standing up to ICE - Queerty

"I think there's a natural tendency to be like, 'Oh, we're cooked,'" said Rapinoe. "Let's get that out of our mouths and our head and our soul."
LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Gay couple from homophobic country is now trying to self-deport after mistreatment ICE detention - LGBTQ Nation

A married Azerbaijani man detained by ICE in Georgia is separated from his U.S. resident husband, who disputes DHS claims and reports poor detention conditions.
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