Refugees

Economy

90 days to make a life: One Afghan family’s resettlement in Washington state

Afghans continue to top the list of new refugee arrivals in Washington state. More than 5,000 have resettled here in the past two years. For this first wave of refugees from Afghanistan, it can be a lot to figure out from scratch. Especially when the resettlement process gives families only three months of support.

Arts & Life

Tukwila's student poets reassure new refugees: ‘You aren't alone’

These sisters came to Tukwila from Afghanistan in 2019 and found a poetry workshop that helped them delve into their own journeys. Now they have words of encouragement for other refugees.

National

New U.S. immigration rules send asylum requests soaring in Mexico

One of the new U.S. rules says you can't request asylum unless you've already been denied in another country. Mexico is getting more applications than ever, and crowded shelters have turn people away.

Our housemate is an Afghan refugee who fled the Taliban

In August 2021, the United States’ longest standing war came to an end as the military withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban fundamentalist group returned to power. Thousands of Afghan people became refugees and came to the U.S. One of those people is Abdul Nasir. RadioActive’s Micah Riggio lives with Abdul, and has this story of how his family hosts refugees like Abdul as they begin new lives in Seattle.

Politics

Biden administration invites ordinary citizens to help resettle refugees

The Biden administration is encouraging ordinary U.S. citizens to help resettle refugees, via the newly launched sponsorship program Welcome Corps in partnership with non-profit organizations.