Arizona is facing a major shift in food assistance following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July 2025. This legislation significantly restricts SNAP eligibility for non-citizens, including refugees, asylees, and other vulnerable groups who previously relied on immediate access to benefits. With poverty rates high and thousands of families affected, local food banks and community organizations are reporting increased demand and empty shelves. These changes not only impact food security but also ripple through health, education, and workforce development, making community support and advocacy more critical than ever.

Find out more about the war in Sudan and its impact on neighboring Chad.

This World Refugee Day, the U.S. should redouble its efforts to address the regional displacement crisis in the Americas by increasing its commitments to refugee protection in three key areas.

Pride month is celebrated every June, in remembrance of the Stonewall Riots, a series of gay liberation protests that took place in New York City in 1969. This commemorative month recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people have had locally, nationally, and internationally, while also illuminating some of the key issues persisting for this community, in order to prompt change and work towards safety and inclusion for everyone.