The Importance of Immigrants

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Every day, people across the globe leave their homes to travel to other countries. Their reasons vary, but all of them share the common experience of leaving a place they know and love to live somewhere new. Some people move … Continued

The Unique Perspective of a Civilian

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Despite being the majority of our population, civilians are often underrepresented in the media and political arena. Often, journalists and politicians focus on the military, which has its own set of challenges and rewards. A civilian’s unique perspective, though, can … Continued

How to Be a Good Citizen

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A citizen is someone who is legally recognized as a member of a nation or political community. Citizenship is often conferred through birth, immigration, or naturalization. While citizenship is a legal status, it also encompasses an emotional and social sense … Continued

What Are Human Rights?

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Human rights are a set of principles that govern the behaviour of all people. They include the right to life, to liberty and security of person, to equality, to respect for property, to freedom of expression and religion, and to … Continued

The Nation of Immigrants – Moving to the USA

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The United States has long been described as a “nation of immigrants,” with many Americans either descended from or themselves the descendants of immigrant and enslaved people. This diversity has been celebrated for its contributions to American culture through cuisine, … Continued

What is Deportation?

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Deportation is the act by which a government sends back or expels a noncitizen who does not have a right to be there. Immigration authorities deport (remove) people for a variety of reasons, including illegally crossing a border, violating a … Continued

What Is a Civilian?

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A civilian is a person who is not involved with any military or other law enforcement activities. The term is most commonly used in reference to individuals who are not part of the armed forces, such as contractors or employees … Continued

What Does it Mean to Be a Citizen?

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A citizen is a person who, through law or naturalization, has been granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community. Citizenship is one of the most fundamental aspects of a democratic society, and it … Continued

The Politics of Human Rights

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Human rights are entitlements that every person is born with, simply by being a human being. They cannot be lost, though they can be suspended or restricted in particular circumstances – for example, if someone is found guilty of a … Continued

Immigrants in the United States

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Every day, all over the world, people make one of the most difficult decisions in life: to leave the place they grew up, sometimes for just a few days, others forever. They do so because they need a better life … Continued

What is Citizenship?

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Citizenship is the status that a person enjoys as a member of a country and it comes with rights and responsibilities. A person can be recognized as a citizen of a country on the basis of their birth place, the … Continued

How to Justify Human Rights

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Human rights are based on principles like dignity, fairness and respect. They protect people in all aspects of their lives — from the way they are treated by government and other public officials, to the way they work, to the … Continued

Immigrants and the United States

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Many Americans view immigration through a highly politicized lens, but it’s essential to the nation’s prosperity. The United States relies on immigration to bolster population growth and family reunification and to fill jobs. But the system is struggling to keep … Continued

The Deportation Process

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The deportation of a person or group from one country to another is a process that alters the lives of individuals who are deported, their families and communities. In the United States, deportation has been driven by changes to immigration … Continued

What Is a Civilian?

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A civilian is a person who does not serve in the armed forces of a belligerent power. Civilians are protected from harm by the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. The term “civilian” can also refer to someone who is … Continued

The Concept of Citizenship

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Citizenship is a crucial social, political and economic concept. It denotes membership in a polity with definite territorial boundaries within which all citizens enjoy equal rights and exercise their political agency. It is the fundamental building block of a democratic … Continued

Immigrants and the Economy

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Many people in the world leave their homes and countries every day to find a new place to live. Some people move for economic reasons, while others are fleeing wars, famine or environmental disasters in their home countries. Regardless of … Continued