In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog examined a new Trump Administration rule that would stymie the attempts of tens of thousands of asylum seekers from reaching the U.S. And CHN interns Rebekah Kim Jong and Sarah Morrison shared their thoughts and experiences as they wrapped up summer internships at CHN. Please share with your networks!
This week on the blog...
Trump's asylum rule violates both domestic and international law
Aug. 12
Thousands of asylum seekers flee to the United States. Often victims of serious violent crimes, they come in pursuit of safety and a better life. But if the Trump Administration has its way, they may reach a dead end. Administration officials recently announced an interim final rule; If asylum seekers fail to apply for protection while in a safe third country first, the new rule will deny asylum to those who enter, or attempt to enter, the U.S through the southern border. The Trump Administration believes this will deter those who are “misusing the asylum system.” However, this rule will also place thousands of people in peril. READ MORE »
Vulnerable people are everywhere
Aug. 14
People often ask me, “Where are you from?” While this is simply a polite question, I laugh, because the answer is more complicated than you might think. I try to figure out how to answer without telling a stranger my life story. I was born in Korea as a citizen there, raised in the Philippines, flew to the U.S. three years ago, and now reside in Virginia for college – simple, right? It’s true that my background often places me in rather confusing situations, but I am immensely thankful to have had the opportunity to grow in a multicultural environment. READ MORE »
It's about time everyone cares about politics
Aug. 15
Butting heads. Name-calling. Gridlock. Threats of shutdowns. An infuriating lack of progress. We can all agree that government today is polarized, at least on the federal level. READ MORE »
Save the date! 2019 Human Needs Hero Reception
Wednesday, September 18th 5:30-7:30
AFL-CIO Gompers Room
815 16th St NW, Washington, DC
Honoring: Marian Wright Edelman and Peter Edelman
We are so pleased to invite you to our 16th annual Human Needs Hero reception! Please join us for an evening of food, drinks, and celebration.
Every year, the Coalition on Human Needs gathers advocates in our community, from neophytes to veterans with decades of experience, to celebrate our steadfast commitment to standing up for the most vulnerable in our society. And we’ve got a lot to celebrate: We’ve stood up against harmful cuts to programs like SNAP and worked to increase funding for human needs programs; fought for a fair and accurate Census; resisted attacks on immigrants; and much more.
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