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The current “humanitarian crisis” where thousands of children and and adults are crammed into shelters, and migrant mothers and children making do in makeshift encampments – is stirring a round of finger-pointing and a debate over and what the United States can or should do in response.
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Skilled immigration and economic growth
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The United States is a country founded by immigrants, yet immigration has never failed to stir controversy. Much of the discussion centers on illegal immigration, but the number of people who arrive legally and their contributions to the U.S. economy — or their cost — has also elicited debate.
Implications of immigration policies for U.S. farm sector and workforce
Source: JournalistsResource.orgImpact of the economic crisis in international migration
Source: JournalistsResource.orgReligion and immigration policy attitudes
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In U.S. politics, religious and unaffiliated or nonreligious voters often appear to fall somewhat predictably on opposite sides of many controversial policy and “moral” issues. The issue of immigration reform and the degree to which religion plays a determinative role, however, has yet to be comprehensively studied, despite the fact that many religious leaders have voiced strong positions.
Right-wing extremism in Europe and beyond: Research roundup
Source: JournalistsResource.orgOfficials in Norway are examining links between the perpetrator of the deadly twin attacks in that country on July 22, 2011, and the right-wing extremism that reportedly fueled his actions.
Political effects of the Spanish language in the United States: Survey experiments and demographic analysis
Source: JournalistsResource.orgSocial networks and the dynamics of labour market outcomes: Evidence from refugees
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Research on recent immigrants’ social networks and their hunt for work has produced mixed findings. Such networks have been shown to provide job opportunities and raise wages, but they can also aggravate cultural tensions and trigger competition for jobs. A 2012 study from Northwestern University, published in the Review of Economic Studies, suggests that it’s the composition of an immigrant’s social network that determines its impact on his or her employment prospects.
"Illegal," "undocumented," "unauthorized": Issue frames and perceptions of immigrants
Source: JournalistsResource.orgNew views on urban communities and poverty in the United States
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A new generation of research on urban communities and poverty contains rich material, compelling data and fresh angles for journalists on metro beats. Much of this can be localized, and having a strong understanding of recent scholarship can deepen understanding and coverage.