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February 17, 2020
The America We Want to Be
We shouldn’t let Trump’s war on immigrants deplete our capacity for compassion.
Laila Lalami
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January 17, 2020
Thanks to Republicans, Iran Is Another Iraq Waiting to Happen
Trump’s actions show how little the political class has learned about war.
Laila Lalami
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December 17, 2019
‘Bothsidesism’ Is Poisoning America
Zealous coverage of political point scoring doesn’t help anyone outside Washington.
Laila Lalami
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October 28, 2019
What It Feels Like to Be Watched
From the streets to our smartphones, surveillance has taken on frightening proportions.
Laila Lalami
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September 12, 2019
Congressional Races Are Our Best Shot at Gun Control
Even in California, it’s too easy to turn a gun purchased legally into an assault weapon.
Laila Lalami
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August 2, 2019
Trump Has Brought Back ‘Conditional Citizenship’
What does citizenship mean if only white people belong in Donald Trump’s America?
Laila Lalami
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April 15, 2019
Why Focusing All Our Energies on the Presidency Is a Big Mistake
Expecting transformative change from the top is a recipe for disappointment. We should stop expecting saviors.
Laila Lalami
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March 14, 2019
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January 24, 2019
Fiction Can Help Us Deal With Trump’s Chaos
Making sense of the presidency, one novel at a time.
Laila Lalami
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December 13, 2018
Trump’s Housekeeper Airs His Dirty Laundry
In public, politicians demonize immigrants. In private, they exploit them for personal gain.
Laila Lalami