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The Attacks on Birthright Citizenship Are Just the Beginning

Bill Blum / Truthdig Nov 5, 2018 Donald Trump has found a new rallying cry for voter suppression, and his calls are only likely to increase as the 2020 election approaches. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Ghoul’s Glossary: ‘Migrants’ or ‘Refugees’ or ‘Anchor Babies’? (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 1, 2015 Migrants: Those who voluntarily go to another country to live and work, seeking a better life. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scott Walker Says Building a Wall Between the U.S. and Canada Is a ‘Legitimate Issue’

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 1, 2015 Walker's folly was only the second-craziest notion on immigration that we heard from a flailing GOP hopeful over the weekend. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s War on ‘Anchor Babies’

Bill Blum / Truthdig Aug 31, 2015 It’s no laughing matter. A small yet influential collection of academics actually supports his position. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Callous Jerk

Clay Bennett / Truthdig Aug 31, 2015 Dig deeper

The Republican Nomination: Anyone Who Says Donald Trump Can’t Win Is in Deep Denial

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Aug 28, 2015 A new poll released Thursday gives Trump a 16-point lead over his nearest competitor, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson. Jeb Bush stood at a measly 7 percent. Yikes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ariz. Anti-Immigrant Wing to Target Children

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2010 Arizona Republicans are expected to introduce legislation this fall that would strip the citizenship of those quite offensively dubbed "anchor babies," children born in the U.S. to parents who are undocumented. It seems that the state's anti-immigrant wing is going even crazier than previously thought possible. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )