migration
How the Far Right Wields AI
Across Europe, far-right parties are weaponizing generative AI to produce hyperbolic, Islamophobic and anti-refugee visuals that spread rapidly on social media, amplifying disinformation and fueling hostility.
The Struggle of Coming Home
A growing number of Nigerians are leaving their lives abroad and returning home, a trend known as “japada.” While their reasons range from burnout and lost family ties to a desire for purpose, many face harsh judgment both online and from family and friends.
How Tijuana Went From Stopover to Destination
The Mexican border city of Tijuana was once considered a stopover for migrants attempting to reach the U.S. Yet it has increasingly become a destination in its own right, offering a different kind of American dream.
The Israeli Drones Guarding Fortress Europe
Countries across the Mediterranean rely on Israeli-made drones to police their maritime borders. Those same drones are often battle-tested on the Palestinians in Gaza.
They Wanted a Better Future in the US. Now They Are Jailed in El Salvador
The Trump administration has deported dozens of Venezuelan men to CECOT, El Salvador’s notorious megaprison built under President Nayib Bukele. In Venezuela, the families of the deportees are taking to the streets in protest, demanding answers and the release of their loved ones.
Growing Up ‘Non-Western’ in Denmark’s Nanny State
In 2018, the Danish government officially designated minority neighborhoods with certain social indicators as “ghettos.” Policies aim to break up ethnic enclaves through redevelopment, evictions, higher criminal penalties — and mandatory day care for children over 1. These may constitute racial discrimination under EU law.
On Tuscany’s Farms, Women Migrant Laborers Face Exploitation
Beautiful Tuscany has a dark side. On farms that produce the region’s famous produce, women who fled war and poverty labor in appalling conditions 12 hours a day, summer and winter. Paid less than male migrant workers, and far less than Italians, they are also sexually exploited by predatory bosses.