Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Why Moroccan-born author Laila Lalami calls her US citizenship ‘conditional’
Millions of people in the United States are citizens on paper. They’ve waited their turn, taken the test, and sworn the oath. But in practice, their patriotism, place and purpose in this country are questioned.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenMillions of people in the United States are citizens on paper. They’ve waited their turn, taken the test, and sworn the oath. But in practice, their patriotism, place and purpose in this country are questioned. Author Laila Lalami explores identity and belonging in her new memoir, “Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America.”
