Plus, experts discuss the state of reproductive rights policy in the U.S. and globally.
| The labor market impact of deportations Donald Trump has promised to conduct a massive deportation effort that would remove millions of people from the United States every year. Chloe East looks at how deportations affect the labor market and explains why increased deportation would lead to poorer economic outcomes for U.S.-born workers. |
A key point “Immigration law has not been comprehensively updated for 34 years and as a result is designed for an outdated labor market and an outdated demographic reality.” – Chloe East |
Experts on reproductive rights policy Reaffirming the U.N.’s commitment to the issue. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ landmark International Conference on Population and Development, where universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights was first recognized as a global priority. Amna Qayyum discusses the unfinished work to achieve this goal. The Democratic and Republican Parties’ positions. Abortion is a top issue in the 2024 U.S. election, with a growing share of swing state voters saying that it is central to their decision this fall. Stephanie K. Pell provides an overview of where the candidates and their parties stand on the issue. |
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