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Niki is a Brussels-based freelance journalist, who is currently a candidate for a MA in International Migration at the University of Kent Brussels School of International Studies. Her interests lie most directly with migrant issues, immigration, refugees, integration and human trafficking. From 2015 to the end of 2017, Niki worked as part of the Media Resource Team (MRT) at Voice of America, an international media organization that broadcasts to over 40 countries. In that position, she worked with editors, writers and reporters to provide them with the video and transcriptions of live breaking news political events. She also contributed video, multimedia and text reports in addition to her daily duties with the MRT. In her last six months on the MRT, she was promoted to Team Lead where she played a role in assigning events, coordinating with the editors and supervisors, and trained new hires.
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Cartoonists' Paradise
Cartoonists are thriving during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, with both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton providing ample material due to their public personas and campaign scandals. Trump is often depicted as a loud-mouthed bully with exaggerated physical features, while Clinton is targeted for her long history in the public eye and various controversies. The election is characterized by high levels of voter dissatisfaction, with many feeling exasperated by the choices available.
Cartoonists' Paradise
During the election, cartoonists have extensively satirized both Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton, focusing on their scandals, public personas, and high unfavorability ratings. Trump's exaggerated speech and physical traits, such as his orange-tinted skin and blond hair, present a challenge for cartoonists to portray him in original ways, often resulting in depictions as a bully or even as historical and fictional villains. Clinton's past controversies, including her email scandal, have also been fodder for satirical representation, emphasizing the public's weariness with the election.
Local Farm Partners with Soup Shop to Promote Healthy, Sustainable Eating
The article discusses the partnership between Garner's Produce, a Virginia-based farm, and Soupergirl!, a vegan and kosher soup shop in Washington, D.C. Garner's Produce grows over 50 different crops and sells them at farmers markets and to local businesses like Soupergirl!, which is owned by Sara Polon. Polon's business model focuses on using local, seasonal produce to create healthful soups, promoting a sustainable and ethical food system. The article highlights the benefits of local produce, such as knowing the source and quality of the food. It also touches on the growth of Soupergirl!, which now produces hundreds of gallons of soup daily and offers a soup
Give your Clothes Up for a good cause
CLOTHESUP, a project by SB OverSeas, encourages people to donate their second-hand clothes to refugees in Belgium and Lebanon. Starting in 2019, the project offers a pickup service for larger donations, while smaller donations can be dropped off at their office in Schaerbeek, Brussels. SB OverSeas has been aiding refugees since 2013, and this initiative aims to ensure that families are dressed and safe. The organization invites the community to participate and support their mission.
The U.S. presidential candidates are at the center of not only every news cycle, but are also in the crosshairs for political cartoonists, in the U.S. and around the world. Every physical characteristic and personality trait of the candidates is a potential subject for satire from Donald Trump's yellow-orange hair to Hillary Clinton's pantsuits. Niki Papadogiannakis and William Gallo spoke to some American cartoonists about how this is a great election year for cartoons.
In the two years since he came to Washington, D.C., Carlos Carmonamedina has created almost 100 postcards of everyday scenes in the nation’s capital. Many have DC landmarks in the background, like the White House, the Capitol and the Washington Monument, but all give a taste of what life in D.C. is like. Niki Papadogiannakis spoke to Carlos about why he documents D.C.
Faced with the Trump administration's promised crackdown on immigration, faith communities around the country are answering a new call: what they see as their moral imperative to help undocumented immigrants in their communities who face deportation. Niki Papadogiannakis spoke to faith leaders and activists who recently launched a network of sanctuary congregations in Washington.
Brussels Police Prevent Kurdish Demonstration
Police in Brussels, Belgium, prevented Kurdish protesters from marching near the city center on March 10, 2018. The Kurdish community in Brussels has been demonstrating against Turkey's military operations in Afrin, Syria. Turkey began an offensive in January against the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), which it considers a terrorist organization, a claim the Kurds deny.
Postcards of DC Daily Life from a Mexican Immigrant
Artist Carlos Carmonamedina, originally from Mexico, has created nearly 100 postcards capturing the daily life and visual identity of Washington D.C. His work, which avoids political involvement, documents everyday scenes and has gained popularity both online and within the DC community. Carmonamedina's project allows him to interact with a broader audience, contrasting with his previous gallery-focused endeavors. His art reflects his curiosity and empathy, aiming to put himself in others' shoes and capture the essence of the city's culture.
US Lawmakers Stake Out Competing Positions on Immigration
A new Senate bill, the PROFILED Act, aims to protect U.S. citizens and residents from racial profiling by immigration agents, introduced by Senator Bob Menendez and supported by other Democrats. The bill seeks to ensure due process rights for suspected undocumented immigrants and rescind two of President Trump's executive orders on immigration. Meanwhile, a House Judiciary Committee hearing discussed enhancing immigration enforcement, with some lawmakers advocating for faster deportation proceedings and expanded ICE partnerships with local authorities. The debate highlights the starkly different approaches to immigration policy between Democrats and Republicans.
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