Could a new “pocket of resistance” be building in Kentucky?
As you know, political leaders in several cities are voicing their concerns about the large numbers of refugees placed in their cities and as a result putting enormous strain on social service and school system budgets. We reported yesterday about requests for moratoriums on further refugee resettlement in several New England states. And, don’t forget earlier this year Amarillo, TX was also asking for a reprieve.
And, as you know, last Friday was World Refugee Propaganda Day.
(An aside: I just saw an interesting perspective on World Refugee Day where a commenter wondered why anyone would celebrate the fact that the UN has utterly failed in its supposed mission to quell violence around the world.)
We told you on June 16th that Lexington, KY would be the site of a World Refugee Day “celebration” put on by Kentucky Refugee Ministries (a refugee resettlement subcontractor of Church World Service working for the federal government).
Americans First: Fighting for social and economic justice for US Citizens
What we didn’t know was that a budding organization called “Americans First” planned to pass out fact sheets at the event with information attendees need to know!
Go here for the excellent Fact Sheet! And, tune in to Americans First radio!
Surprisingly, the media was not at the “Summit” but Kentucky Refugee Ministries dubbed it a success with 160 participants (a large number of which received Americans First fact sheet).
Contact Americans First, here. Organizers plan to make this a national movement.