Citizenship
What It's Like to Become an American Citizen on the Fourth of July
"I guess the best day in my life was when I got married, but really the best day of my life was that day."
Photos of the Last Refugees Entering Europe Through the Greek Islands
In January, photographer Elliot Ross documented the arrival of some of the last asylum seekers entering Europe through the Greek islands.
Ukraine's Foreign Fighters Battle for Citizenship
Foreign fighters who fought on the side of the Ukrainians during the war with Russian-backed separatists are now fighting for citizenship in Ukraine.
'A Canadian Is a Canadian': Liberals to Repeal Law That Strips Terrorists of Citizenship
The controversial Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, imposed by the previous Conservative regime, allows the government to revoke the citizenship of dual nationals who have been convicted of offenses related to spying, treason or terrorism.
Australia Moves to Strip Suspected Terrorists of Citizenship — So Long As They're Dual Citizens
The "Allegiance to Australia" bill would apply to dual citizens who have fought in government-designated militant groups or engaged in activities that would support terrorism, such as training, recruitment, or making donations.
The Low-Grade Heroin Ravaging Serbia's Roma Underclass
Called "pajdo," the drug is cheap and plentiful, but destroys the bodies of users who are already suffering under the crushing weight of poverty and racism.
Why Is it Still Illegal to Visit the US if You Admit to Using Drugs?
Every foreign visitor is asked "Are you a drug abuser or addict?" before being allowed to enter the United States, and in 2015, answering "yes" means automatic rejection.
Estonia's E-Residency Program Is Growing Three Times Faster than Predicted
The country’s digital citizenship program is exceeding its initial expectations.
We Asked an Expert What Would Happen if America Actually Banned 'Anchor Babies'
What if the next president could just swish his star-spangled magic wand and end birthright citizenship once and for all?
What Can Donald Trumps’s Immigration Policy Learn from Australia?
If anyone knows whether The Donald's border plans are crazy enough to work, it's Australia.
Fears of Crisis in Haiti as Dominican Republic Resumes Controversial Deportations
Tens of thousands of people of Haitian descent have already fled the Dominican Republic and are now living in makeshift camps without access to basic necessities.
France to Legally Recognize Surrogate Children as French Citizens
While surrogacy itself remains illegal in France, the state will now legally recognize children born abroad through a surrogate mother who have at least one French parent.