Why illegal crossings on America’s southern border have hit an 11-year high

In large part because the administration is turning away asylum seekers at regular crossing points.  Me in The Economist.

How welfare reform has had a negative effect on the children of single mothers

The 1996 welfare reform effort in the US shrank welfare rolls, moved people into work, increased the number of very poor and led to more antisocial behavior among children.  For the Economist.

Why Are Apple and Google Hosting an App That Subjugates Saudi Women?

Me in Slate: Absher  is used for a number of government services in Saudi Arabia, but it also allows Saudi men to specify when and where adult women under their “guardianship,” including unmarried daughters and wives, are allowed to travel. It is hosted by both Google and Apple.  This is bad.  

How immigration-law enforcement can affect high-skilled American women

Undocumented immigrants provide a lot of child care.  If they aren't around, it is harder for working mothers.  For The Economist.

The Trump administration is driving up citizenship applications

Scare people that they may not be able to apply for citizenship later, they will apply for citizenship now.  Me in the Economist.

Bank of America

The U.S. shouldn’t get to pick the head of the World Bank. And not just because Trump is president.  Me in Slate.

How equal rights can boost economic growth

For the Economist --gay marriage and more minorities in the workforce are good for the economy.  Patriotic heterosexual white men should support equality.

Americans want equality at work; less so at home

You can't have equality in the workplace if you don't have it in parenting and childcare.  Me in The Economist.

Why life expectancy in America is down again

Opioids and a lagging public health response.  In The Economist.

Is political polarisation cutting Thanksgiving dinners short?

Bipartisan dinners are shorter.  In the Economist.

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