A Closer Look at Latin America’s ‘Culture of Violence’ through… Kara Anderson Mar 5, 2019 Movies like Roma are important because they go beyond the most obvious and sensational images and provide a more…
Expulsion of Roma in Italy and a Quiet Response from the Rest of the World Hanna Oosterveen Dec 11, 2018 "Today, the Roma lack political clout as socially isolated members of society who are purposely ignored by most…
Back in (Open) Season (on the Roma) – Catching Up Alex Langer Oct 31, 2014 It's been quite a while since anyone posted here, on Opre Roma. My apologies. While I've been gone, lots has…
The “Swedish Model” Alex Langer Mar 26, 2014 Sweden is often seen as a beacon of tolerant social democracy and ethical capitalism. If you ask the Roma though,…
Weekly Roundup: February 7 Alex Langer Feb 7, 2014 The beginning of a new month, and international politics never stop moving. MIR, as always, is on top of it.…
Ontario Government Restores Refugee Healthcare, Faith in Humanity Alex Langer Dec 12, 2013 This is great news. After the federal government slashed interim healthcare for refugee claimants last year, it…
“From Tatarszentgyorgy to Tatarszentgyorgy,” Parts 1 and 2 Alex Langer Dec 3, 2013 This is a great documentary about the Magyar Guard in Hungary. The Guard is a paramilitary organization linked to…
Four Myths and Facts about Roma Refugees in Canada Alex Langer Nov 10, 2013 The public discourse surrounding Roma refugees is one full of misconceptions about the Canadian refugee system and…
The Asylum Crapshoot: Problems with Canada’s Refugee… Alex Langer Oct 30, 2013 Professor Sean Rehaag, of Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, published a paper last year entitled…
Welcome to Opre Roma Alex Langer Oct 28, 2013 Welcome to Opre Roma, the McGill International Review's blog on the Roma and Roma issues. The who-what?…