How America became afraid of the other
How America became afraid of the other
🤔 Why Americans Fear Others
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen explores America's evolving relationship with immigrants and refugees in a thought-provoking TIME essay.
The piece examines historical patterns of fear and xenophobia, connecting them to current political discourse around immigration. This analysis follows TIME's earlier coverage of proposed state border adjustments along political lines.
Key points:
- Historical context of American immigration fears
- Impact on current policy debates
- Connection to broader social divisions
Column: How America became afraid of the other 📝 Viet Thanh Nguyễn time.com/7280423/immigr…
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