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Tom Kania is working with a community co-sponsorship group and IRIS to welcome an Afghan refugee family of up to six. The Middletown apartment has been fully furnished by IRIS and is ready for the family when they arrive.

‘It’s the American spirit’: These Connecticut landlords are stepping up to help Afghan refugees arriving in the US

Afghanistan

As military bases temporarily hosting refugees reach capacity, states are being asked to help, according to resettlement agencies. Connecticut alone is expecting more than 500 refugees — a jump since the initial 300 estimated in September. And the number could see another increase. But as Connecticut prepares for the influx, affordable housing has become a challenge.

Democratic Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro at a rally in February 2017. DeLauro has become one of the most outspoken critics of NAFTA in Congress.

Progressives in Congress side with Trump on trade

Economics

Sushi chef tries to get people to open up to more sustainable ingredients

Environment
The World

Health Care Reform: What Doctors Want

Global Politics
The World

White Firefighters: Race, Affirmative Action and the Court

Conflict & Justice
The World

A look at the docket for the Supreme Court

Global Politics

The Supreme Court has set its agenda for the week and will hear arguments on two cases involving civil rights. Joining The Takeaway to discuss these cases and more is Kenji Yoshino, the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Law at NYU law school.

The World

Connecticut tries I.D. cards for undocumented workers

Global Politics

This Thursday marks the one-year mark for the controversial business of issuing identification cards to undocumented migrants in New Haven, Connecticut. About 6,500 of the estimated 15,000 migrants now have the card, which provides access to libraries, a bank account and the public beach. Guest: Aswini Anburajan