A Nation Divided
"Our Patchwork Nation: The Surprising Truth About the 'Real' America" by Dante Chinni and James Gimpel
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California Dreamin’
Examining California's proposal to fund higher education for undocumented immigrants
Campaign Ads or Movie Trailers?
Just when I thought the 2012 GOP field could not be any more gaffe-proof, Texas Governor Rick Perry proved me wrong. Last week, the 2012 Republican contender released a campaign advertisement worthy of the silver screen. As the ad began, I was fairly certain I was in store for another ludicrous, action-packed Michael Bay movie trailer, but instead, I was ... Read More
Immigration and the Nordic Welfare State Model
If Nordic countries want to continue accepting immigrants, they will have to reform their welfare system to reduce large fiscal strain.
Rights Revoked: Arizona’s True Colors
Banning a class called "Latino Literature" is emblematic of the most dystopian state in the union.
Why Is America So Rich?
America is the richest country in the world. Karl Smith suggests three reasons why: I am going to go pretty conventional on this one and say a combination of three big factors 1. The Common Law 2. Massive Immigration 3. The Great Scientific Exodus during WWII You’ll notice that four of the top five countries in the Human Development Indexhave the Common ... Read More
Why Isn’t the Obama Administration Suing ‘Sanctuary Cities’?
A similar post originally appeared on the blog of THE WEEKLY STANDARD. The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Arizona’s controversial immigration law, S.B. 1070, which enforces federal immigration law at the state level. Whereas the outcry in the national media has focused on the legislation’s racial implications, the Obama administration contests the law largely on the grounds that, ... Read More
Illegal Immigration: Rhetoric and Reality
One question from the ABC/WaPo poll on immigration was, “Would you support or oppose a program giving illegal immigrants now living in the United States the right to live here legally if they pay a fine and meet other requirements?” To my surprise, 57% would support such a program, with 40% opposed. These results, which as with all poll results ... Read More
