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Immigration
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September 12, 2016
Is Any Immigration Reform Possible in This Political Climate?
Congress has failed to pass any reforms, and President Obama's executive actions are stalled.
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June 20, 2016
The Consequences of a Brexit
What would this move mean for Britain, Europe and the global economy?
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December 28, 2015
Debates That Got Your Attention
Here are the 10 Room for Debate discussions that got the most readers to weigh in with their comments.
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December 9, 2015
Donald Trump’s America
How can a man of such extreme views be the leading G.O.P. candidate? What does his popularity say about America?
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September 3, 2015
Is Immigration Really a Problem?
Is unauthorized immigration as much of a problem for the U.S. as some claim?
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July 9, 2015
Was Donald Trump Right About Immigrant Sanctuary Laws?
Some say these local ordinances protect immigrants, others say they are a threat to public safety.
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January 6, 2015
Do Immigrants Take Jobs From American-Born Workers?
Do immigrants take jobs away from lower-paid working-class natives or has that threat to economic stability been exaggerated?
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November 18, 2014
Constitutional Limits of Presidential Action on Immigration
Does the president have the power to decide whether to exempt millions of unauthorized immigrants from deportation and other enforcement action?
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July 8, 2014
How to Stop the Surge of Migrant Children
What can be done to stem the surge of children illegally crossing into the U.S.? And how does this crisis fit into …
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February 13, 2014
Should All Immigrants Get ID Cards?
Should cities issue identification for anyone who has no passport or driver's license, even if they are not in the country legally?
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February 4, 2014
From Shadows to Citizenship
Does it make sense to impede citizenship to someone who is allowed to live and work in the United States?
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January 30, 2014
Foreigners Behaving Badly
Should it be easier to revoke green cards? Does mild criminal behavior warrant some sort of punishment?
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January 26, 2014
Who Should Be Invited to the State of the Union?
To highlight certain priorities, the president invites a few guests each year to sit in the viewing gallery. Experts and readers can …
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April 16, 2013
The Economics of Immigration
Will expanded immigration increase economic growth in the U.S. and reduce the federal budget deficit?
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January 31, 2013
Is the Border Secure Enough?
Is there more that could be done to increase border security, or has the U.S. done enough already?
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December 9, 2012
Understanding Immigration Reform
Comprehensive immigration reform means different things to different people. What should we look for in attempts to fix the system?
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November 15, 2012
Crossing the Line Between ‘Immigrant’ and ‘American’
Why are some immigrants and their descendants considered simply "American," while others are still thought of as "outsiders"?
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August 1, 2012
Is Getting on the ‘UndocuBus’ a Good Idea?
Should illegal immigrants to the United States be encouraged to come out about their status?
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April 22, 2012
How States Should Approach Immigration
Arizona and Alabama have run into controversy. What are the alternatives to their policies?
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March 22, 2012
Islam in the Melting Pot of Marseille
Why has Marseille been more peaceful than the rest of France? Is it a model of peaceful integration that could be repeated …
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January 8, 2012
Is the U.S. Still a ‘Land of Opportunity’?
Why some ambitious Americans emigrate, and how the U.S. could ensure that hard work pays off.
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October 9, 2011
What Happened to the American Work Ethic?
Millions of people are looking for jobs, but aren’t jumping to be seasonal farm laborers. Why is that?
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October 4, 2011
Should Schools Help Catch Illegal Immigrants?
Alabama's new law requires schools to ascertain the immigration status of their pupils. Is this constitutional?
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August 17, 2011
Could Farms Survive Without Illegal Labor?
If American growers depend on illegal labor, would strict enforcement of immigration laws drive up prices for fruits and vegetables?
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July 27, 2011
Will the Norway Massacre Deflate Europe’s Right Wing?
The killings could weaken nationalist fervor in Europe, as the Oklahoma City bombing cooled off militias in the U.S. in the late …
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July 12, 2011
How Can the Asylum System Be Fixed?
Immigration courts approve most asylum claims, despite evidence of widespread fraud. Why is that?
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December 8, 2010
Why Congress Falters on Immigration
Other supposedly intractable issues have been resolved. Why is immigration the exception?
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August 16, 2010
The G.O.P. and Birthright Citizenship
Will the proposal to change the 14th Amendment hurt the Republicans?
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July 28, 2010
What’s Next for Arizona?
The legal and political fallout of a ruling on the state's tough immigration law.
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July 3, 2010
How We Adopted the Fourth of July
Hot dogs and coconut water: immigrants' stories of the most American celebration.
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