Category: Immigration and Emigration

U.S. and China, by the Numbers

From movie theaters to military spending, here’s how one of the world’s most important economic relationships stacks up.
Marcos Witt, the Pop Star Bringing Latino Evangelicals to the Pews

How Marcos Witt is shaping faith in the United States.
Hidden in a Mini-Mall in Flushing, a Home for Art

In a Queens neighborhood with a diverse community of East Asian immigrants, an unlikely exhibition in an unexpected place offers a sense of belonging.
In Seville, Spain, These Young Rappers Come Together to Turn “Tears Into Rhymes”

For the young men in this community, many of whom are immigrants, a public basketball court is a place of joy and strength, and a sacred ground for musical improvisation.
Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight

Revelations that migrant children have been exploited for cheap labor brought calls for action, but a partisan battle over immigration policy has complicated lawmakers’ efforts.
U.S. Was Warned of Migrant Child Labor, but ‘Didn’t Want to Hear It’

The White House and federal agencies were repeatedly alerted to signs of children at risk. The warnings were ignored or missed.
Visa Backlog in Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico Takes Toll in U.S.

The pileup has left visitors from places like Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico waiting months, even a year or more, to visit family or do business in America.
Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.
Gary Lineker to Return to BBC Soccer Show ‘Match of the Day’

The New York Times – Sports:
The move calms a crisis at the publicly funded broadcaster after Gary Lineker, a former soccer star, was removed from a flagship show because of a tweet about immigration policy.
BBC Suspends Host Gary Lineker Over Immigration Comments

The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Lineker, one of England’s best-known sports personalities, had accused the British home secretary of using language reminiscent of Nazi Germany to promote a plan to stop asylum seekers.
Ireland Cheers Paul Mescal for Embracing Irish Language

The New York Times – Movies:
On the red carpet for the British Academy Film Awards, the Oscar-nominated actor gave an interview in Ireland’s national language.
Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point

The New York Times – Business:
While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.