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Journalist Tom Gjelten explores America's immigration story

Retired NPR reporter Tom Gjelten speaks at the College of St. Scholastica about his book, “A Nation of Nations: A Great American Immigration Story.”

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Harris heads to border after facing criticism for absence

Harris heads to border after facing criticism for absence

The vice president has faced months of criticism from members of both parties for declining to make the trip thus far and for her muddied explanations as to why.
by The Associated Press

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Afghan interpreters who await visas after helping the U.S. now fear for their lives

Afghan interpreters who await visas after helping the U.S. now fear for their lives

"Every day, you can see an increase in the Taliban's presence," an Afghan who worked with the U.S. tells NPR. "What am I going to do after September? ... Am I going to even be alive by December?"
by Danny Hajek and Steve Inskeep

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As temporary protected status shifts, one activist deals with uncertainty

As temporary protected status shifts, one activist deals with uncertainty

César Magaña Linares is a temporary protected status, or TPS, holder from El Salvador. As an activist and law student, he's redefining what it means to be an immigrant, beyond the headlines.
by Michael Zamora, Anjuli Sastry, Diba Mohtasham and Julia Furlan

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Harris tells Guatemalans not to migrate to the United States

Harris tells Guatemalans not to migrate to the United States

The vice president met with Guatemala's president to talk about the root causes behind migration to the United States, including corruption. But another prominent Democrat called that "disappointing."
by Brian Naylor and Tamara Keith

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Harris to address migration as she meets Guatemalan leader

Harris to address migration as she meets Guatemalan leader

Vice President Kamala Harris faces a major test of her diplomatic skills Monday when she meets with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei as part of her efforts to address the root causes of migration to the U.S. from the region.
by The Associated Press

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Why migrant children cross the U.S.-Mexico border alone

Why migrant children cross the U.S.-Mexico border alone

A record breaking number of migrant children and teenagers have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border this year. As in years before, many children make the perilous journey without their parents only to face an uncertain future. Why they do it is complicated.
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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Friendship, health, community: Twin Cities Latino cyclists on a roll

Friendship, health, community: Twin Cities Latino cyclists on a roll

Latino Social Biking is a Twin Cities group helping Latino people connect, get healthy and get past the isolation and sedentary influences of the pandemic. MPR News recently tagged along for a ride.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Claudia Kolker: What we can learn from newcomers

Claudia Kolker: What we can learn from newcomers

Claudia Kolker speaks about her book, “The Immigrant Advantage: What We Can Learn from Newcomers to America.”

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