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Syrian Refugees

Can you imagine Neil Gaiman describing this?

The Internet Raised Over $100K for Refugees Thanks to a Cheesecake Factory Fundraiser

Sara Benincasa's Crowdrise campaign raised $111,000 for the United Nations Refugee Agency. Now Gaiman will read about "Glamburgers."
By John Bonazzo
He's made American Gods must-watch TV. But can Neil Gaiman make the Cheesecake Factory menu required reading?

Neil Gaiman Will Do a Live Reading of the Cheesecake Factory Menu for Syrian Refugees

If a new crowdfunding campaign raises $500,000 for UNHCR, the 'American Gods' author will do a live reading of the massive menu.
By John Bonazzo
Syrian refugees are assisted by members of the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms after being on board of a wooden boat sailing out of control 30 miles north of Libya on February 18, 2017.

The Real ‘Muslim Ban’ Is Happening in Muslim Countries

Why do the Muslim nations that should be responsible for their fellow Muslims reject refugees?
By Jonathan Russo
Pics like this are why Lin-Manuel Miranda should be your favorite person on Twitter.

The World Is a Garbage Fire, But Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tweets Are a Shining Light

By John Bonazzo
Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a joint press conference alongside his Czech counterpart President Vaclav Klaus 01 March 2006, at Prague's Hradcany castle. Putin is on a two-day official visit to the Czech Republic. PHOTO AFP MICHAL CIZEK

Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Pits Czech Republic Against United States

By Jakub Janda
Public Advocate Letitia James and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito participated in the "March for Immigrant New York" today organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.

Immigrant Activists and Pols Tell Donald Trump That They’re ‘Here to Stay’

By Madina Toure
Actor and Syrian refugee advocate F. Murray Abraham.

F. Murray Abraham to President-Elect Trump: Show Syrian Refugees Compassion

By John Bonazzo
Migrant children are taught at a makeshift school in the "Jungle" camp in the port town of Calais, northern France in February 2016.

A Record 65.3 Million People Were Displaced Last Year: What Does That Number Mean?

By Jeffrey H. Cohen and Ibrahim Sirkeci
Ronald Lauder

World Jewish Congress’ Ron Lauder Praises Putin, Chides Obama, Misses Reagan

By David Wallis
David Bowie by Mick Rock.

David Bowie’s Art Collection Revealed, Ai Weiwei Exhibits Refugee Life Vests

By Alanna Martinez
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Religious Groups Unite in New York to Assemble 7,500 Hygiene Kits for Syrian Refugees

By Josh Keefe
The German Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

Germany Pavilion at Biennale a Policy Prescription for Refugees’ Integration

By Guelda Voien
Kurdish refugee children from the Syrian town of Kobani look on near makeshift tents in a camp in the southeastern town of Suruc, Sanliurfa province October 28, 2014.

Want to Absorb Refugees? Follow Israel’s Lead

By Aryeh B. Bourkoff and Ari R. Hoffman
New York City is becoming saturated with services competing for the on-demand taxi market. (Photo: Getty)

Afternoon Bulletin: TLC Sexual Harassment Crackdown, the Artist Behind ‘Selfie Rat’

By Janaki Chadha
VERSAILLES, FRANCE - JUNE 05: British contemporary artist of Indian origin Anish Kapoor poses in front of his artwork named 'Dirty Corner' at the opening of his exhibition of his works in the gardens of the Chateau de Versailles on June 5, 2015, in Versailles, France. This exhibition takes place from June 9 until November 01, 2015 in the gardens of the 'Chateau de Versailles'.

Anish Kapoor Given Rights to Pure Black, Rauschenberg Images Go Fair Use—and More

By Alanna Martinez
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 14: An art installation by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei showcases thousands of used life vests by refugees from the Greek island of Lesbos, on February 14, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The orange vests are wrapped around the pillars of the city's Konzerthaus to highlight the plight of refugees trying to reach Europe.

Ai Weiwei’s Berlin Life Jacket Installation, Prado Pulls Bosch Paintings—and More

By Alanna Martinez
Chinese activist and artist Ai Weiwei is pictured before a press conference in Athens on January 1, 2016. Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei paid on December 28, 2015 a holiday visit to refugees and migrants flocking to the Greek island of Lesbos, tweeting out photos and videos in appeals for their plight. / AFP / ANGELOS TZORTZINIS (Photo credit should read ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Lesbos Gives Refugee Lifejackets to Ai Weiwei, Roman Fresco Found in London—and More

By Alanna Martinez
August Rodin, Iris, Messenger of the Gods, (1890-91). (Photo: Sotheby's)

Rodin’s Sexiest Artwork Heads to Auction, Versailles Names 2016 Guest Artist—and More

By Alanna Martinez
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: The abandoned trolley station beneath Dupont Circle that the city hopes will be developed into a public arts and/or entertainments space in Washington, DC on January 21, 2010. The area has been locked up since the mid 90's when it was an underground retail complex for a few months. Local architects and arts groups are working with the city to make the tunnel space viable again. (Photo by Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via Getty Images). StaffPhoto imported to Merlin on Thu Jan 21 13:24:04 2010

DC’s Secret Tunnels to Become Art Space, Knoedler Trial Begins—and More

By Alanna Martinez
Congressman Daniel Donovan. (Photo: Michael Nagle for New York Observer)

For New York City’s Only Republican Congressman, It’s a Balancing Act

By Jillian Jorgensen
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These New Syrian Refugee Emojis Aren’t Helping Anybody

By Sage Lazzaro
A mural by Banksy in Calais, France. (Photo: courtesy the artist's website, banksy.co.uk)

Banksy Takes on the Syrian Refugee Crisis, Ed Ruscha Donates Prints to Tate, and More

By Alanna Martinez
(Muslim Spiritual leader) Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf sits in a meditation room following the afternoon prayer at Masjid Al Farah in New York City. At 245 West Broadway it is the closest Mosque to the World Trade Center site. (Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Faith in Islam—and in America

By Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds up a photo of a the body of a dead child refugee being recovered from a beach (Photo: Andrew Burton for Getty Images)

NYC Mayor Blasts Trump’s Call for ‘Complete Shutdown’ on Muslim Immigration

By Will Bredderman
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