Join us on this episode of Liberty Wire as host John Carlos Frey welcomes Steve Roth, the Executive Director of the Organization for Refuge, Asylum, and Migration (ORAM). Dive deep into the often overlooked crisis faced by LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. ORAM, a pioneering nonprofit, is committed to the protection and empowerment of individuals fleeing persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Learn about the harrowing journeys of these individuals through transit countries, the challenges they face in refugee camps, and the complex application process for asylum in countries like the United States. Steve Roth shares heart-wrenching stories from the ground and discusses the vital support ORAM provides in terms of economic empowerment and advocacy. Discover how ORAM aids refugees in gaining skills that not only improve their current situations but also prepare them for better futures.

Steve and John also explore the sobering reality of the diminishing hope for asylum under current policies, the global rise in anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, and the critical need for resources to support refugees. Despite the grim circumstances, Steve speaks to the resilience and hopes that drive both ORAM's mission and the refugees themselves. This episode sheds light on a crisis needing urgent attention and action from individuals worldwide.

Welcome to Liberty Wire, a platform where journalists, experts, and the public unite to share first-hand accounts of national happenings. In this episode, host John Carlos Frey explores one of the most controversial points of tension in America—the U.S.-Mexico border. Our featured guest, John Kurc, a seasoned documentarian and photographer, shares his eye-opening journey along the border.

Kurc provides a ground-level view of the environmental devastation caused by the construction of border walls, with a particular focus on their impact on wildlife and natural landscapes. Often contrasting the official narratives of invasion, Kurc's firsthand observations challenge the fear-driven rhetoric surrounding immigration and border security.

The conversation delves into the motives behind border militarization, revealing a complex web of politics and economics that fuels the continuous development of controversial border infrastructure. Through stunning visuals and haunting stories, this episode questions not only what we are told, but why we are told it. Join us for this sobering examination into the realities at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border.

In this episode of Liberty Wire, host John Carlos Frey is joined by longtime colleague Melissa del Bosque, a seasoned journalist known for her extensive reporting on the U.S.-Mexico border. Together, they delve into the complex and often politicized narratives surrounding border security, including the portrayal of migration as an invasion and the implications of militarizing the border. Del Bosque provides an insider's perspective on the realities faced by border communities and the broader impact on democracy and civil liberties in the U.S. amidst a climate of disinformation. Tune in for a candid discussion that challenges widespread myths and offers critical insights into the intersection of journalism, politics, and human rights. To learn more about Melissa's work: www.theborderchronicle.com

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