Monthly Archives: January 2016

Whatever Happened to Latino Political Power?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Luke Ford

By ROBERTO SURO JAN. 2, 2016 DEMOGRAPHY is destiny, or so the saying goes, but Latinos are learning this political season that destiny can take detours. As their population in the United States surged from 35 million in 2000 to … Continue reading →

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Salon: Donald Trump cites Israel’s illegal separation wall to justify banning Muslims

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Luke Ford

Ben Norton writes: Far-right Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has exploited anti-Muslim prejudice in order to appeal to American voters. In December, citing a debunked study by an extremist right-wing think tank, Trump called for banning all Muslims from entering … Continue reading →

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Refugees & Rape

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Luke Ford

I doubt that Jewish refugees led to an increase in rapes. Black and Muslim refugees, however, tend to rape a lot. New York Times: On Perilous Migrant Trail, Women Often Become Prey to Sexual Abuse …Interviews with dozens of migrants, … Continue reading →

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The Case For Immigration Insurance

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Luke Ford

Comment to Arnold Kling: As for why immigrants (or their employers) should buy insurance when natives don’t have to, note that immigrant insurance covers only risks added by migration! People (foreigners or citizens) who remain in their native countries instead … Continue reading →

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NETHERLANDS: Daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu Ties Knot with Woman Professor

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Luke Ford

REPORT: The Rev. Canon Mpho Tutu, the daughter of former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, tied the knot this week with Professor Marceline van Furth in the Netherlands. According to Netherlands broadcaster Jeanette Chabalala of News24, the couple reportedly married … Continue reading →

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