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  • Small-town America is arguing over whether to welcome Syria's refugees or fear them

    Jared Goyette

    May 24, 2016 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

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    Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

    A grassroots organization called Soft Landing Missoula (SLM) is a community effort to bring refugees to Montana. It was started by two women who met on opposite sides of a protest, but, through consistent and respectful conversation, have learned to respect each other's views and form a meaningful friendship. SLM puts that principle into practice by sitting down with the mayor, city council members and the county commission to work with the International Rescue League to start a process that helps migrants settle into Montana. They consider conversation to be the most important tool in overcoming bias.

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