Iced In: When Frozen Water Brings Joy and Heartbreak
This holiday season, I had the opportunity (and a privilege that I don’t take lightly) to cross the U.S. border and enjoy some time in Quebec with my partner. It was by far the coldest vacation I have ever had, but we tromped around in all our winter clothes and practiced French and felt rested and refreshed after a long year.
On the Right Side of History
This has been an exhausting yet energizing few weeks. Our LZC team has been out in community away from our computers more than usual as we collectively reckon with these […]
Community Care in Uncertain Times: Learning from Immigrant Leaders
A couple weekends ago, my husband and I took our dog to Gardner Hill Conservation Area in Stow, MA, for an easy hike along the Assabet River. A hint of […]
Summer 2024 Newsletter
2024 is likely to show us just how far U.S. political candidates (on all sides of the political spectrum) will go to weaponize immigration.
Immigrants like you
“We don’t have a problem with you. You’re one of the good immigrants.â€Â —————————————————————————————————- A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the Leah Zallman Center […]
Impacts and Sustainability of the CHA Asylum Program (CHAAP)
Nationwide, there is a backlog of 1.6 million asylum cases, with an average wait time of 1,621 days (1). Surprisingly, despite being a long-established destination for immigrants, Massachusetts has the […]