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Jen Gerson: The immigration consensus is collapsing

The Line • 3439 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Immigration Conservatives Nationalism Multiculturalism Identity
  1. The consensus on immigration in Canada is shifting due to economic stress, housing issues, and health-care system challenges.
  2. Polls show a significant portion of Canadians believe immigration levels are too high, leading to a cross-partisan consensus on the need for change.
  3. The conversation around immigration in Canada involves addressing the effects on national identity, culture, and the potential for generational economic inequality.

Making sense of the DMV experience

Archedelia • 805 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Corruption Multiculturalism Bureaucracy
  1. Getting things done at the DMV in California often requires engaging with 'fixers' who have connections in the bureaucracy.
  2. California's bureaucratic landscape reflects a shift towards multiculturalism and political monopoly, impacting how services are obtained.
  3. The collapse of the Republican Party in California has led to a political environment where competition occurs within the Democratic Party under a shared political vision.

It was ten years ago today

Wrong Side of History • 470 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Immigration Diversity Multiculturalism Public Opinion
  1. The book 'The Diversity Illusion' by Ed West provoked debate by challenging the idea that diversity is always beneficial.
  2. The impact of diversity on society is complex and has led to increased tension and conflict in some areas.
  3. Public opinion on multiculturalism has shifted in recent years, with growing acceptance and the taboo around discussing the negative aspects of diversity becoming stronger.

The rise and fall of the ‘good’ British Empire

Wrong Side of History • 417 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Empire Nationalism Multiculturalism Identity politics
  1. The British Empire has undergone a transformation into a multicultural society since the Second World War.
  2. British identity is shifting towards inclusivity in a multicultural society, leading to a decline in identification as British in favor of English.
  3. There is a correlation between identifying as English and holding negative views towards diversity in a multicultural imperial society.
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Ramadan: A centuries-old American tradition

Pen>Sword • 179 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Islam Diversity Multiculturalism History Racism
  1. The first Muslims to celebrate Ramadan in America were enslaved Africans.
  2. Ramadan has a deep history in the US, going back to the antebellum era with enslaved Muslims fasting against oppressive slave codes.
  3. Today, Ramadan in the US reflects a multicultural tradition, highlighting the diverse Muslim community and the need to acknowledge and integrate the history of enslaved Muslims.