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The share of migrants in some high-income countries has roughly doubled in the past 35 years, reaching historic highs. In the United States, migrants made up 14.8 per cent of the population in 2024 – very similar to the previous high around 1910 and more than triple the proportion at the low point in 1970. This is despite most people saying they want a decreas...
The article's deeper analysis reveals a critique of the current discourse on migration policy. It suggests that both pro-migration and anti-migration factions oversimplify the issue, failing to acknowledge the trade-offs involved. The author argues for a more nuanced discussion, emphasizing the need to balance the numbers of migrants with their rights. Furthermore, the article criticizes the media and political landscape for perpetuating these simplified narratives, calling for a shift towards m...