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Twenty-First-Century Politics: Patriots vs. Transnationalists
Political parties in many democracies may soon realign into the Patriot and Transnationalist camps.
What the Census Bureau, and America, Needs from a New Director
The Census Bureau director has resigned. His successor should be wary of over-classifying Americans by ethnicity.
Assimilation, Not ‘Integration,’ Prevents Young Immigrants from Turning to Terrorism
Cultural assimilation, not economic integration, is key to preventing young immigrants from turning to terrorism.
Obama’s Last Play for Ethnic Identity Politics
In its last days, the Obama administration is trying to push through new racial and ethnic categories in the U.S. census, to reinforce identity politics.
U.S. Presidents and Cuban Dictators
Will President Obama’s visit to Havana lead to a freer Cuba?
Obama’s Ethnic Divide-and-Conquer Strategy
Obama and his fellow Democrats insist on classifying everyone within a few racial categories, thus perpetuating misunderstanding.
No, Rubio’s and Cruz’s Conservatism Does Not Make Them ‘Traitors’ to Hispanics
Left-leaning Hispanic groups have launched a campaign singling out senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio as “traitors” to their “culture.”
Cuban Dissidents’ Choices
There are many different shades of shame in President Obama’s decision to recognize Cuba’s unelected military dictatorship, starting of course in the Oval Office, where the plan was hatched. But ...
Sending Ideas to Cuba
Cubans have lived on an information desert island for more than 50 years. Ten million people, once a vibrant part of the world — in tune with it and contributing ...