Midwestern leaders are filling the gap created by the federal stalemate on immigration—launching city, state, and metro-level welcoming initiatives in communities from Detroit to Dayton to Dodge City.
In the wake of last week's terrorist attacks, a growing list of states have said they will temporarily stop accepting Syrian refugees. This poses a major humanitarian issue, with significant implications for local economies—especially in the Midwest.
On November 10, former USAID administrator Rajiv Shah spoke at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs regarding the impact of volatile global food prices on families in the developing world.
While the nuclear deal has been reached, US policymakers and their allies should not overlook the power of Iran's Basij—the largest civil militia on the planet.
