General:
- The science behind why people fear refugees
- related: what current debates are really about, “what we’re debating right now is really more about American feelings (our sense of security versus our sense of righteousness) than it is about macro-level solutions to their crisis.” from: Europe’s refugee problems, and ours
- Our reaction to terrorism is more dangerous than the terrorists
- It’s not just Trump: Islamophobia in America is spiraling out of control
- “As the debate developed, it became clearer why this was: The backlash against Syrian refugees wasn’t really about Paris, but rather about a deeper fear of Muslims that has been building for some time.”
- This is what political philosophy can tell us about how to respond to Syrian refugees
USA:
- A rundown of State Governors Who Think They Can Keep Syrian Refugees Out + how they can creatively interfere; see also this Vox overview + constantly updated map
- How resettlement actually works in the US: the 13-step process to be resettled in the US; Dept. of State background on resettlement screening procedures;
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- Mayors v. Governors; 5 things experts want you to know.
- a legal analysis: Three thoughts on refugee resettlement federalism + moral/strategic thoughts: In defense of refugees.
- Using refugees in political ads,
- Louisiana gubernatorial campaign: The first campaign ad citing the Syrian refugees is out. And it’s a doozy. (David Vitter)
- Donald Trump radio ad
- Some Republicans only want to let in Christian refugees
- Rejecting Syrian Refugees
- Bringing in Congress, Syrian refugee fight sparks government shutdown threat; House Republicans seek to cut off funding for Syrian resettlement program; Task force created on Syrian Refugees, asking for a “pause” in the intake; Obama vows to veto Syrian refugee bill; Syrian Refugee Crisis hearing @ House Judiciary Committee; 20.11.15 update: Obama’s in the corner + GOP has long-term plans.
- Former National Security Officials weigh in:
- “We must remain vigilant to keep our nation safe from terrorists, whether foreign or homegrown, and from violence in all its forms. At the same time, we must remain true to our values. These are not mutually exclusive goals. In fact, resettlement initiatives help advance U.S. national security interests by supporting the stability of our allies and partners that are struggling to host large numbers of refugees.”
- for shame: Mosques vandalized as US states reject Syria refugees
- beautiful chart alert: The US used to accept a lot of refugees. This chart shows what happened.
- While traveling in Malaysia, Obama draws attention to Rohingya
- “Helt Texas“: KKK plans protest of Syrian Refugees in Texas
Europe:
- How the Paris Attacks are Changing the EU’s Debate on Refugees
- Why Syrian refugee passport found at Paris attack scene must be treated with caution
- European leaders link terror threat to immigration
- Misframing the refugee debate
- Is this basically the remake of The NeverEnding Story? Growing Air War in Syria Sparks New Refugee Crisis
Amanda Cellini 