Aside from the content of this article and its merits (or problems), that header photo is just excellent. The photographer perfectly captured the visual essence of what it sometimes means to be an illegal migrant.
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There are also 'off schedule' posts for notable events like the Olympics, hurricanes, or (like this week) if the winners of a photography competition were announced, etc.