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The Atrómitos Way#046: The Impact of Federal Policy and Funding Changes on Refugee and Immigrant CommunitiesSince January of 2025 organizations like Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) have faced numerous legal and financial challenges in the wake of recent federal policy changes. Atrómitos Communications Director, Monette Goodrich, and IRIS Executive Director, Maggie Mitchell Salem, discuss the origins of the organization, the support it provides refugees integrating into their new homes, and how ordinary people in communities across Connecticut can help secure the future of organizations like IRIS. Monette and Maggie shed light on the critical first 90 days after refugees arrive in the United States, the impact of a $4 million federal funding cut on IRIS s...2025-04-1144 min
Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcastConfronting the Reality of Trump’s Vile White Supremacist AgendaAnti-racism educator and educator Tim Wise: Confronting the Reality of Trump’s Vile White Supremacist AgendaGeorgetown University's Nader Hashemi: Trump Targets International Students for Deportation, 1st Step to Repress Free Speech for AllIRIS Executive Director Maggie Mitchell Salem: Trump Attack on Immigrants and Aid Groups Felt at Local Agencies Across the USBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Student activists protest President Vucic's corruption in Serbia• Congo accuses Apple of ‘laundering’ minerals• Trump cuts federal wildfire crewsVisit our website...2025-04-0229 min
The Space In Between PodcastBeyond the Hype: Navigating the Complexities of ImmigrationIn the increasingly polarized discourse on immigration, it is essential to create spaces where nuanced and insightful conversations can thrive. In this episode, we delve into the complex realities of immigration in the U.S. with Maggie Mitchell Salem, the Executive Director of IRIS and a leading expert in the field. We explore the misconceptions, realities, challenges, opportunities, and the evolving landscape of immigration, while offering a hopeful perspective on how to navigate difficult conversations around this topic.2025-01-0851 min
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Program AudioGlobal Educational Challenges: What Prospects for Future Arab Employment? [2010 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference]Ms. Anne Joyce; Dr. Mody Al Khalaf; Ms. Magali Rheault; Ms. Maggie Mitchell Salem; Mr. John Moran; at NCUSAR's 2010 Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference. Visit www.ncusar.org to learn more.2010-10-211h 05