by Miers, Paul D. | Jan 27, 2019 | front page, stories
One refugee’s firsthand account of his family’s harrowing journey from Syria to Europe. Read the full story: Slate.
by Miers, Paul D. | Jan 16, 2019 | front page, stories
“Hitting a woman for a man is as normal as eating a tortilla from a food stand on the way to work,” said Karen Paz, 34, from San Pedro Sula in Honduras, revealing a scar from a burn on her left shoulder. “He wanted to burn my face, but my daughter...
by Miers, Paul D. | Jan 6, 2019 | front page, stories
For days they have traveled north from their homes in Honduras, walking, taking buses and hitching rides in cars and trucks. They have carried only the essentials in small bags and knapsacks. Read the full story: The New York Times
by Miers, Paul D. | Jan 5, 2019 | front page, stories
Ahmad and Ghobsheh herald from predominantly Muslim countries whose residents are barred from coming to the U.S. under President Trump’s travel ban. Ahmad is from Syria, Ghobsheh from Iran. Both are members of The Jungle cast, a play that received near universal...
by Miers, Paul D. | Jan 5, 2019 | front page, stories
In my country you can call the police but they never come. We have a saying about them: “Why are you going to call the thieves?” People regard them as thieves because instead of helping us, they take things from us… there’s very little security. Read the full...
