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Is the Immigration 'Crisis' Going Away?
A new study shows that illegal immigration from Mexico has dropped to zero, reversing a trend that has shaped American law, culture and politics.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenA new study shows that illegal immigration from Mexico has dropped to zero, reversing a trend that has shaped American law, culture and politics. As familiar disputes continue, is it time for change? Also, challenge to Eurozone austerity programs after elections in France and Greece, and healthy communities in an age of obesity.
Banner image: A Mexican migrant worker cuts spinach during the fall harvest in Wellington, Colorado. Photo by John Moore/Getty Images
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3 storiesChallenge to Austerity Programs after French, Greek Elections
President Nicolas Sarkozy, the French advocate of austerity, lost yesterday's election to the Socialist candidate, François Hollande. Two so-called reformist parties in Greece were also defeated by voters. German Chancellor Angela Merkel lost no time in warning new leaders to stick with the program.
Read the story8 minIs the Immigration 'Crisis' Going Away?
The states, the US Supreme Court and presidential candidates are debating the consequences of illegal immigration — at a time when it's on the decline. Agricultural interests in Arizona, Georgia and Alabama are claiming a shortage of workers from Mexico.
Read the story36 minDesigning Healthy Communities in an Age of Obesity
An editorial in today's New York Times raises questions about an epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes. Almost a fifth of new cases are in young people, where it's hardest to treat. Even doctors say medicine is not the remedy. That children are starting so young bodes ill for their failures.
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