Articles written by: Daniel Bastian

America’s Legacy on Immigration Is One of Exclusion

America’s Legacy on Immigration Is One of Exclusion

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.

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Evanston, IL Becomes the First US City to Approve Reparations for Black Residents

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.

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Rush Limbaugh, Paladin of Hate, Dead At 70

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 6:  Radio talk show host and political commentator Rush Limbaugh looks on from the sideline before a National Football League game between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 6, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The Ravens defeated the Steelers 23-20.  (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

“And nothing of value was lost.”

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How Fragile Is Our Democracy?

Residents cheer and swarm Broad Street in downtown Philadelphia in celebration of President-Elect Joe Biden winning the presidency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

TIME correspondent Molly Ball reports on the secret bipartisan campaign that saved the 2020 election.

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Take a Minute to Appreciate the Science Behind the Coronavirus Vaccines

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.

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What Do We Know About the New Variant of Coronavirus?

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.

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Why You Should Still Wear a Mask—Even After Getting Vaccinated

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.

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‘American Heretics’ Film Offers a Hopeful Vision for Religion’s Future

‘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.

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Review: A Concise History of the Russian Revolution

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.

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A Stress Test for Our Democracy

Perfect American Flag waving right after a perfect sunset

The postelection contest instigated by the sitting president presents a true test for American democracy — and the norms that help sustain it.

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Making Sense of Undecided Voters

Making Sense of Undecided Voters

Frank Luntz queries undecided voters for their impressions from the first presidential debate of 2020.

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Review: The Social Dilemma

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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