He has vowed to protect people like Aguirre, because he once helped protect Aguirre directly.“I got the phone call saying Francisco Aguirre’s house is surrounded by ICE. It's 2014. 'Can we bring him to Augustana?
Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations.
Augustana Lutheran Church is preparing to offer sanctuary for community members in need, regardless of President Trump's new immigration policy.
Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations. They are ponderi
A church in northeast Portland welcomed people of any faith or background to share their message that any immigrant is welcome in their sanctuary on Sunday.
In Portland, Oregon, the Rev WJ Mark Knutson, said he still planned to provide migrants sanctuary at Augustana Lutheran Church. He did the same in 2014. One man from El Salvador, wanted for re ...
Following the long-sought cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the major challenge for the Israelis and the stateless Palestinians is how to achieve a lasting peace that will end the disastrous cycle of death,
These seven sprawling flea markets in Oregon offer endless browsing and one-of-a-kind finds. Welcome to the United Nations of flea markets! M&M Marketplace in Hillsboro is a vibrant tapestry of cultures that’ll make you feel like you’ve teleported across the globe without leaving Oregon.
Peter Gietl of Blaze Media and Salvadoran journalist Ricardo Avelar debate the resolution, "President Nayib Bukele's crime-fighting policies in El Salvador provide a model for reducing violence in ...
Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations.
A busy shelter for migrants in southern Mexico has been left without a doctor. A program to provide mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth fleeing Venezuela was disbanded. In
Give Trump some credit. He has no interest in faking empathy, as Biden did so ineptly. In Trump’s playbook, empathy is a weakness, even amid tragedy. Instead, each disaster is an opportunity to go on the attack,