A Journal of Ideas

immigration

The Democrats and Immigration

Where does the party go now on its most contentious issue? A debate.

By Frank Sharry Marielena Hincapié

What’s Behind DHS's Abuses

DHS was created with a civil rights office to prevent the abuses we’re seeing now. Funny thing—Trump shut it down.

By Margo Schlanger

How to Solve the Birth Shortfall

Elon Musk has identified a real problem. The actual solution, though, is one he wouldn’t like very much.

By Richard Rothstein

Regaining America’s Trust on Immigration

What the left needs to do is convince the American public that there is a way to fix the problems without resorting to cruelty.

By Debu Gandhi

The Immigration Gordian Knot

Immigration outcomes are often portrayed as a product of U.S. policy and will. The real story is more complicated—and more tragic.

By Dara Lind