Immigration benefits local economies, including wages

Immigration boosts local wages and having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice, according to new research.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~11 min

Pandemic took a toll on undocumented immigrants’ mental health

Undocumented immigrants faced unique mental health challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
March 28, 2024 ~4 min


Driver’s license laws may improve health for undocumented immigrant moms and babies

Laws that allow undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses boost the overall health and well-being of immigrant moms and their babies.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 26, 2024 ~8 min

Asylum Seekers’ Court Cases Keep Growing

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 20, 2024 ~6 min

DACA’s uncertain future boosts stress for recipients

Uncertainty surrounding the future of DACA can boost psychological distress for the program's intended recipients, a new study shows.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Nov. 21, 2023 ~4 min

Why Immigrants Are More Hopeful Than US-born Americans

VOA Learning English • voa
Oct. 1, 2023 ~5 min

How to keep people out of the emergency room

Help for immigrants in arranging primary care visits leads to substantial drop in ER visits and costs, a new study shows.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Sept. 19, 2023 ~6 min

Immigrant nurses in long-term care hold more skills

Despite significant amounts of human capital, immigrant nurses are often hired for underpaid, entry-level positions and forced to work their way up.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Aug. 9, 2023 ~5 min


Sexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers – here's how the US could reduce their risk

Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the US, with workers exposed to vehicles, chemicals and heavy equipment. Women working on farms face another risk: sexual assault.

Megan A. M. Griffin, Student Community Engagement Specialist, Connecticut College • conversation
July 31, 2023 ~10 min

Latinx youth benefit from ethnic pride and culture

Cultural preservation can help Latinx youth cope with adverse life experiences and social threats such as racism and discrimination, a study finds.

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
July 25, 2023 ~5 min

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