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The World and White Refugees
The World and White Refugees
Why are some refugees terrorized by border patrol on horseback¹ while other refugees are welcomed into private homes with open arms?
Heather M. Edwards
Jul 26, 2022
Want to Use Your White Privilege for Good? Volunteer with Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
Want to Use Your White Privilege for Good? Volunteer with Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
There are so many opportunities to help
Heather M. Edwards
Aug 19, 2019
10 Classic Movies That Had Us Rooting for Refugees and Immigrants
10 Classic Movies That Had Us Rooting for Refugees and Immigrants
Heather M. Edwards
Jul 23, 2019
“I Miss My Mom”
“I Miss My Mom”
A young Afghan man found kindness from an American stranger in Serbia
Heather M. Edwards
Jul 19, 2019
Stop Admiring Historical Resistance. Resist.
Stop Admiring Historical Resistance. Resist.
Are we willing to be uncomfortable? To be scared? Sometimes doing the right thing begins with our own legitimate fears curdling our…
Heather M. Edwards
Jul 6, 2019
Nazis Were Real People
Nazis Were Real People
Never forget that groups are comprised of individuals — and we need to hold those individuals accountable
Heather M. Edwards
Jul 1, 2019
How Many Universal Human Rights is Caging Children Violating?
How Many Universal Human Rights is Caging Children Violating?
Let me count the ways — A long-ish pocket reference guide
Heather M. Edwards
Jun 29, 2019
Life Would Be More Beautiful If Children Were Detained with Their Parents
Life Would Be More Beautiful If Children Were Detained with Their Parents
Who will protect them from the harsh reality we’re creating?
Heather M. Edwards
Jun 27, 2019
Highlights Magazine Schooled Catholics on How to Advocate for Children This Week
Highlights Magazine Schooled Catholics on How to Advocate for Children This Week
I want children to be as well cared for in custody as I was when I was a kid at the dentist reading fun magazines in the waiting room.
Heather M. Edwards
Jun 26, 2019
Children Deserve a Childhood
Children Deserve a Childhood
An Army base may not sound like a fairytale place to grow up. But the children being detained there won’t get to love Fort Sill like I did.
Heather M. Edwards
Jun 12, 2019
Remembering All Victims on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Remembering All Victims on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On the day when we remind ourselves to Never Forget it seems more than five million victims of the Holocaust have already been forgotten —…
Heather M. Edwards
Jan 28, 2019
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