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Released: 16-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: JD Vance Defends False Claims About Haitian Immigrants in Ohio as Violent Threats Continue
George Washington University

JD Vance is doubling down on his unsubstantiated comments that Haitian migrants are eating their neighbors’ pets. ...

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Released: 13-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
When Voters Leave
Wellesley College

When voters leave

Newswise: Migrant Women and Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Released: 11-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Migrant Women and Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO)

The number of people living in a different place from their place of birth is increasing year by year. Although women have always been involved in migratory movements, today they are increasingly doing so independently. Women are migrating from the Global South to higher-income countries.

Released: 9-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
A vision for effective community-based ecosystems of Latiné health by 2050
University of California, Irvine

With Latiné individuals now representing the largest racially minoritized group in the U.S., promotores, or community health workers (CHW), are crucial in addressing systemic health inequities that have historically affected Latiné communities, especially working-class Latinés.

Newswise: Challenging internal displacement policy within the broader security environment
Released: 5-Sep-2024 10:05 PM EDT
Challenging internal displacement policy within the broader security environment
University of Adelaide

The time frame defining "protracted displacement" by the United Nations may need to be significantly shortened, according to a new study on internally displaced persons (IDPs) which suggests earlier support is needed for affected communities.

Newswise: Study shows long term-effects of immigration on Chinese Americans’ cardiovascular health
3-Sep-2024 3:15 PM EDT
Study shows long term-effects of immigration on Chinese Americans’ cardiovascular health
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Chinese American immigrants face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease depending on length of residence and location in the U.S.

Released: 3-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Rise of Germany's Far Right
George Washington University

Germany’s far-right party wins its first state election since World War II.

Released: 9-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Thousands of anti-racism protesters counter far-right rallies in the U.K. this week
George Washington University

Thousands of anti-racism protesters turned out across the United Kingdom this week to counterprotest a number of far-right rallies that were planned to target immigration centers ...

Newswise: Expert: Comparing political parties’ economic outlook, plans
Released: 8-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Expert: Comparing political parties’ economic outlook, plans
Washington University in St. Louis

“Envy of the world” or a disgrace? John Horn, an economist at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the state of the U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s economic legacy and what to expect from a future Harris or Trump presidency.

Released: 8-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Link found between sociocultural institutions in ethnic enclaves and resident health
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 — The number of sociocultural institutions within ethnic enclaves may play a significant role in positively influencing the health of immigrant Asian American and Hispanic populations, according to recent research led by the University of California, Irvine. For the study, published online in the journal Social Science and Medicine, researchers created and validated two novel measures – Asian- and Hispanic-serving sociocultural institutions – to identify the different mechanisms that link majority minority neighborhoods to health outcomes.

Released: 5-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine-led study examines the effect of restrictive immigration policies on women
University of California, Irvine

Recent research has shown that immigration policies – often viewed as forms of structural racism – affect the social, economic, and health prospects for Latiné communities in the United States. In the past decade, there has been an increase in restrictive immigration policies from both political parties, which can substantially impact the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Released: 5-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Far-Right, Anti-Immigration Protests in U.K.
George Washington University

Violent far-right, anti-immigration rallies in the U.K. persist after a deadly stabbing spree of three young girls and wounded others at a children’s dance and yoga class in England ...

Released: 31-Jul-2024 4:05 PM EDT
The Legitimacy of Venezuela's Election: A Contested Outcome
Newswise

The recent presidential election in Venezuela, which declared Nicolás Maduro as the winner, has sparked significant controversy and international debate regarding its legitimacy. Allegations of voter fraud and manipulation have cast a shadow over the results, with various global leaders expressing serious concerns.

Released: 26-Jun-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Border Crossings Drop Over 40% Following Biden’s New Asylum Restrictions
George Washington University

Crossings at the U.S. southern border have dropped over 40% in the three weeks since President Biden announced new asylum restrictions. ...



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