Politics
Politically, the problem is what scholars call "client politics," where organized interest groups benefit at the expense of the public. So, some employers like immigration because it keeps labor costs down, while racial-identity...want more warm bodies to pretend to represent, which helps them get bigger grants from the government and foundations and corporations.
Op-ed: Is Demography Still Destiny After 2024?
Party coalitions change, but group ideological preferences are more persistent.
How Important Was Immigration in the 2024 Election?
It was critical, especially to swing voters and some surprising demographic groups
Topics: Politics, Polls and Surveys
‘Mass Deportation’ Is Just Another Term for Immigration Normalcy
Joe Biden was the outlier on immigration enforcement, so it’s no wonder voters wanted a change
The Inflation and Immigration Election of 2024
Keeping the American people in the dark about migrants was a poor election — and media — strategy
Topics: Biden Border Crisis, Politics
Mexico Is Holding Back A Massive Wave Of Illegal Immigrants That Will Break After The Election
Here’s what I learned walking among and interviewing a caravan of 1,000 migrants about Mexico’s plans after Nov. 5.
Topics: Biden Border Crisis, Politics