The history of immigration policy in America reflects a legacy of racial exclusion, putting the lie to the founding myth that we’re a nation that’s always been welcoming to the outsider.
Articles written by: Daniel Bastian
Evanston, IL Becomes the First US City to Approve Reparations for Black Residents
Advocates hope that the Chicago suburb’s pioneering efforts will serve as a blueprint for other cities and states across the US.
How Fragile Is Our Democracy?
TIME correspondent Molly Ball reports on the secret bipartisan campaign that saved the 2020 election.
Take a Minute to Appreciate the Science Behind the Coronavirus Vaccines
The record-setting release of the Covid vaccines is a remarkable success story that powerfully demonstrates the value of science. It’s worth taking a moment to reflect on how we got here and what made it possible.
What Do We Know About the New Variant of Coronavirus?
An overview of the new SARS-2 variant discovered in the UK and what it means for vaccination efforts and beyond.
Why You Should Still Wear a Mask—Even After Getting Vaccinated
The relationship between vaccines and viral spread is more complicated than you might think. Here’s why continued mask use, even among the immunized, is recommended.
‘American Heretics’ Film Offers a Hopeful Vision for Religion’s Future
American Heretics is a 2019 documentary that offers a timely and personal glimpse into the hardscrabble realities of establishing a more tolerant church presence in rural America.
Review: A Concise History of the Russian Revolution
Richard Pipes’ primer covers the waning years of tsarism in Russia, the ensuing Bolshevik Revolution, and Lenin’s rise to power.
A Stress Test for Our Democracy
The postelection contest instigated by the sitting president presents a true test for American democracy — and the norms that help sustain it.
Making Sense of Undecided Voters
Frank Luntz queries undecided voters for their impressions from the first presidential debate of 2020.
Review: The Social Dilemma
The Netflix documentary details the hold popular online spaces have on our society through firsthand accounts from former executives and the developers who helped create them.
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