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Michael Prestgard-Duke: The refugee crisis and what we can do about it

(Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo) Noor Ul-Hasan speaks during the "We are all part of the community" event at the Utah State Capitol Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The gathering is the latest effort to emphasize inclusion and respect for all, no matter their politics, religion, ethnicity, gender, or economic status. It comes on the heels of reports by some local schools and others about bullying, threats and intimidation experienced in the aftermath of the election season. Many have expressed fear that the divisive political rhetoric may provoke people to act out against minorities, refugees, immigrants and other members of vulnerable populations.

(Chris Detrick | Tribune file photo) Noor Ul-Hasan speaks during the "We are all part of the community" event at the Utah State Capitol Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. The gathering is the latest effort to emphasize inclusion and respect for all, no matter their politics, religion, ethnicity, gender, or economic status. It comes on the heels of reports by some local schools and others about bullying, threats and intimidation experienced in the aftermath of the election season. Many have expressed fear that the divisive political rhetoric may provoke people to act out against minorities, refugees, immigrants and other members of vulnerable populations.