Politics
I’m man enough to admit — not brag — that I am the one who does the grocery shopping in our family, because Half-Pint works at a real job, while I entertain the world with my blog. My basic shopping list is about 10 staples, and I don’t know what
Immigration
Let’s share some good news today, on the touchy subject of illegal immigration. Legal immigration isn’t very touchy, with a vast majority of Americans agreeing that is a positive thing for America, the greatest land built by immigrants. Two-thirds of Americans want the same number of legal immigrants,
Immigration
Let’s talk about lies, and where some lead. “There are three types of lies,” said Benjamin Disraeli, “lies, damn lies, and statistics.” I disagree, at least as far as the media is concerned. I think there are black lies, white lies and casual lies, the last being the most
Immigration
Even if moderate Democrats won’t admit it -- because they may not even know it -- the facts speak loud and clear: the Democratic Party leadership wants Open Borders. Fact: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ordered no enforcement against illegal immigrants who are not violent criminals, or
Immigration
This is what is known as a place holder. I’m sure it gave some of you a laugh, even though the situation down there is not funny. I will have something to say about it, but time has been scarce lately in the runup to my birthday party, and
Immigration
Imagine running for your life, from your life in Afghanistan, being able to take only what fits in a knapsack, or a wheeled suitcase. Look at this picture. Everything of value is in the pitifully small carry ons they were permitted to bring. Maybe some money and valuables, but little
Immigration
The epiphany was like a lightning bolt, a brief flash in the dark. Sule Cakir was talking to her sister Tugba about a planned visit later this month to Turkey, from where she migrated when she was 7. After the visit, Tugba said, they would return home. It struck Sule,
Immigration
The COVID-19 tragedy in India, the world’s largest democracy, has me thinking about Indians, or Indian-Americans. But first — India desperately needs help. Hopefully, the U.S. will do more. For individuals, this article contains a list of non-profits providing aid. My first far eastern Indian friend (I had a
Immigration
I’m not sure I should be writing this, because no one who subscribes to me is a racist. At least I hope not. This essay has to do with anti-Asian bigotry, which is wrong, like all bigotry based on something you were born with. Due to what some — without
Immigration
The Biden Administration calls the tumult at our Southern border a “challenge,” while critics call it “chaos.” As Shakespeare wrote, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Or, in this case, stink. A few days ago, some of those from Central America arrived at the border wearing
Immigration
Here’s an amazing young man, caught in a trap manufactured by his parents, and now sprung by the U.S. government. Clive Thompson Jr. is 22 and managed to do something I couldn’t — get accepted by Columbia University. (OK, honestly, I didn’t apply.) His problem now is
Immigration
By tradition, the political season begins after Labor Day, but in a year where most other tradition has been turned in its ear, both sides have jumped the gun. Democrats and Republicans are running attack commercials, either on TV or online, and the Joe Biden camp has just finished a