The new economics of immigration: affluent Americans gain; poor Americans lose
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Studies on the economic affect of immigrants on US citizens show that the rich profit handsomely from the influx of immigrants, while the poor find that their wages are reduced. Fundamental changes of a rational nature, that do not prey on xenophobic paranoia are needed in the immigration laws.
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1996
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Can we still afford to be a nation of immigrants?: Comparing yesterday's immigration with today's, a historian is struck by the unprecedented nature of our present situation
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The rapidly expanding population of immigrants in the US in the 1990s is in many ways similar to that which occurred during the period prior to WWI. The immigration population at the turn of the century was then fueled by Europeans, whereas today it is fueled by Latin America and Asia.
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1996
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Victory at Sea
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Many important battles fought in World War II did not take place on land, but rather in the waters of the ocean. Many of the battle on the water are recounted for their importance in putting an end to the devastating war.
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1999
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