Tag: immigration policy
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Starbucks Commits to Hiring 10,000 Refugees
Get Pregnant Fast In a world often filled with distressing news, it can be heartening to see companies step up in support of humanity. Recently, Starbucks announced a groundbreaking initiative to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years. This pledge comes in the wake of significant political changes, including executive orders that have restricted…
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Trump’s Suspension of the US Refugee Program: What It Means for Syrians and Others
Get Pregnant Fast In a controversial move shortly after taking office, President Trump enacted an executive order that suspends the entire U.S. refugee program, effectively halting the entry of immigrants seeking asylum. This decision aligns with several alarming promises made during his campaign. According to details from a Buzzfeed article, Trump’s order puts a 120-day…
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Almost All of America’s Leading Science Students Are Children of Immigrants
Get Pregnant Fast Recent headlines have been filled with heartbreaking stories of families being torn apart due to strict immigration policies. The ramifications of these policies, including tougher H-1B visa requirements, could resonate through generations. A new study sheds light on the immense contributions of immigrants and their offspring to America, particularly in the field…
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Ashton Parker: “My Spouse Arrived in This Nation on a Refugee Visa”
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful statement against recent immigration policies, actor Ashton Parker has publicly criticized the fear-driven narrative surrounding immigration. “We have never been a nation built on fear,” he expressed on social media, reflecting on the importance of acceptance and diversity. Parker’s wife, Lilly, came to the United States on a refugee…
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4-Year-Old Syrian Girl Raises Her Hands in Surrender to Photographer’s Camera
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where we strive to teach our children basic social instincts—like saying “excuse me” when bumping into someone or covering their mouth when coughing—it’s heartbreaking to imagine a child conditioned to raise their hands in surrender at the sight of a gun. Yet, this is precisely what happened when a…
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Family Denied Entry to the U.S. for Infant’s Urgent Surgery
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of a recent executive order that barred entry to individuals from several predominantly Muslim countries, countless families have found themselves in distressing situations. One particularly heart-wrenching case involves a baby girl named Layla from Iran, who urgently requires life-saving heart surgery in the United States. The executive order, which…
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Baby Granted Entry to the U.S. for Life-Saving Surgery After Travel Ban Lifted
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant turn of events, a baby girl from Iran, who was previously denied entry to the United States for urgent medical treatment due to a travel ban, has received approval to enter the country for life-saving surgery. Four-month-old Lila Farhadi and her family are expected to arrive in the U.S.…