December 28, 2007
In this episode:
Terps in Trouble
The newest crisis emerging from the war in Iraq. Thousands of Iraqi translators who have worked with U.S. forces are being marked for death. Considered traitors by the insurgents, many are being hunted down and assassinated. But despite working with American forces, the United States has allowed few of these refugees to come here. Award-winning journalist John Sharify tackles the issue and examines why America is keeping her doors closed to those who stand on the front lines side by side with our soldiers.
Related Links
The story of 3 Iraqi translators through the US immigration process
The growing Iraqi refugee situation prompts new immigration policies and task force
US State Department briefing on the Iraqi refugee coordination process
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
US House of Representatives passes legislation for the benefit of Iraqi translators
Ali Adil's personal story an Iraqi translator for the US
The UN Refugee Agency's facts and news
An Interview with Tom Brokaw
KCTS 9's Enrique Cerna talks one-on-one with legendary newsman Tom Brokaw. The man who brought us The Greatest Generation now sets his sights on the 1960s in a new book, Boom. A look at the tragedies, triumphs and legacies of one of America's most turbulent decades.
Citizenship Denied
A battle brewing north of the border. Thousands of children of Canadian World War II veterans suddenly being told they are not citizens. Why? They're the children of the War Brides, English woman who married Canadian soldiers, then moved to British Columbia after the war to start a new life. Despite initial assurances that the War Brides and their children would be considered Canadian citizens, the government is now refusing citizenship to them, denying their pensions after they've lived their entire lives in Canada. Many don't even know they've lost their status. CNX asks why the government is taking this seemingly illogical stance with the children of venerated war veterans. And how the War Brides and their children are now fighting to be citizens of the only country they've ever called home.
Related Articles
In depth site for Canadian war brides
CBC's in depth investigation on the thousands stripped of citizenship
The latest Federal Court Appeal that casts doubt on the citizenship rights of thousands of World War II children
Who are the children left behind?
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