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A Global Village: Why We Are All Immigrants in a Village of 196 Citizens

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Glenn Kaufmann

First of all, let me be clear. This is NOT a post about Donald Trump or the recent American Election. To me, in many ways, that situation is small potatoes, a mere symptom (among many) of a much larger problem. … Continue reading →

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A Better World: The Refugee Crisis and What It Says About Us

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Glenn Kaufmann

I regularly refer to immigrants, emigrants, migrants, and refugees in this blog. And, to some extent that last category has always been a somewhat obligatory attempt to cover all bases. And to my mind, true refugees have, until recently, seemed … Continue reading →

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Expat Or Immigrant: What’s In a Name

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Glenn Kaufmann

Recent articles in The Guardian the Wall Street Journal’s “Expat” blog have discussed the racial implications of certain migrants being called “expats”, while others are labeled “immigrants”. That got me thinking. And that’s always a dangerous thing….   Yes, “expat” … Continue reading →

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