The willful dismissal of our own humanity and common sense lies at the core of U.S. immigration policy.
Current Events
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Women Are Relating to James Comey’s Senate Testimony
Comey wrote about attempting to avoid being alone with President Trump.
Posted inCurrent Events, Nonfiction, Quotes
For Ordinary Syrians, Is Backing Assad the Only Option?
Sometimes the best choice is the devil you know.
Posted inCurrent Events, Longreads News
Garrett Graff Joins Longreads to Cover Border Patrol and Government Policy
Graff will cover border security and immigration, federal law enforcement, and the mechanics of how government works.
Posted inCurrent Events, Story
A Heart That Watches and Receives
“Please don’t give up on the truth.” A commencement address by author and historian Hampton Sides.
Posted inBlog Post, Commentary, Current Events
Trump’s Twitter Usage May Be His Downfall
Donald Trump is in love with Twitter, “Brokeback Mountain”-style.
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A Tale of Two Americas Through the Lens of Health Care
Rich patient or poor patient? The New York Times and the Washington Post have dedicated a series to each.
Posted inCurrent Events, Nonfiction, Quotes
Found in the Attic: A Decade of Climate Data on Somalia
The scientist whose research could help restore stability to Somalia was abducted there in 2008, and hasn’t been heard from since.
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El Padre de Los Migrantes
“Cuando se trata del cuerpo humano todo puede ser objeto de tráfico. Los migrantes son un producto en un sistema que los separa en partes lucrativas, hasta que muchas veces no queda nada.”
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For the New York Times, a Bittersweet Ending for its Public Editor Role
The publisher of the New York Times announced that the position of public editor is being eliminated. We look back at its history.