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August, 2021 The International Community Must Develop a Well-Coordinated Protection Strategy for Afghan Refugees Hanne Beirens & Camile Le Coz, MPI Commentary Read More August 18, 2021 Another system of migration is possible Megan A. Carney, The Hill Read More August 15, 2021 How to Make Progress in the Immigration Debate Karl W. Smith, The Washington Post Read More August 10, 2021 Decline in Immigration Threatens Growth of Regions on the Rise Miriam Jordan, The New York Times Read More August 9, 2021 The Anti-Asian Roots of Today's Anti-Immigrant Politics Mari Uyehara, The Nation Read More August 8, 2021 President Biden needs a coherent strategy for the border Editorial Board, The Washington Post Read More July 29, 2021 What Immigrants Know About Happiness Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic Read More July 22, 2021 How Racist Is America! David Brooks, The New York Times Read More July 21, 2021 Why Rural America Needs Immigrants Robert Leonard & Matt Russell, The New York Times Read More July 15, 2021 House Immigration Chair Warns U.S. Is Losing Talent to Canada Stuart Anderson, Forbes Read More July 13, 2021 Democrats Could Lose the Immigration Debate Geraldo Cadava, Slate Read More July 9, 2021 The Skill Level of Immigrants Is Rising Alex Nowrasteh, CATO at Liberty Read More July 8, 2021 New Interagency Strategy Details Partnerships, Automation, Outreach to Boost Naturalization Bridget Johnson, Homeland Security Today Read More July 7, 2021 The Refugee Consultation Process Is in Serious Need of Reform Haley Hamblin, Niskanen Center Read More July 4, 2021 Immigration and the Principles of the Declaration of Independence Ilya Somin, The Volokh Conspiracy Read More June 30, 2021 Republicans go all-in on immigration as a political weapon David Siders, Politico Read More June 28, 2021 Heart Strings And Purse Strings: Why Washington Can No Longer Delay On Immigration Reform Andrew Tisch, Forbes Read More  June 23, 2021 The Right and Left Are Both Wrong on Immigration. Here's What We Need Joel Kotkin, Newsweek Read More

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SPEAKING OF IMMIGRANT POLICY

"Current immigration policies are mismatched with market forces and demographic realities. These mismatches have led to serious dysfunctions in the immigration system -- from illegal migration to untenable backlogs and an overreliance on temporary visas for long-term employment situations. Sustaining the growth of the U.S. labor force and avoiding the accumulation of new unauthorized immigrant populations will require deep reforms to the U.S. immigration system, beyond those contemplated by the Biden administration's legislative proposal." Musaffar Chishti et al, "Rethinking the U.S. Legal Immigration System: A Policy Road Map," Migration Policy Institute, 14. Read More

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