During a languid morning on the 1950s-era main street of Tomah, Wisconsin, it is impossible to tell a critical event in a worldwide humanitarian crisis is taking place a mere stone’s throw away. Superior Avenue, which bisects the town of a little more than 9,000 residents, is almost empty, save for the occasional employee popping out of a mom-and-pop storefront to grab a quick smoke.
A Small Town Prepares to Welcome Refugees
While some politicians voice opposition to bringing Afghans to the U.S., residents of a town near Fort McCoy speak of obligation and compassion.
