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NIH: The quiet engine of science is being dismantled
This article shines a light on the NIH as the unsung powerhouse behind America’s scientific progress, exploring how its steady funding, collaborative approach, and open dissemination of research have continuously driven innovation—even when out of the spotlight.
On the History of US Immigration Policy
This essay traces the history of U.S. immigration policy—from the restrictive 1924 Johnson-Reed Act to today’s political battles—showing how past compromises created today’s crises. While Trump officials escalate crackdowns, polls reveal most Americans favor humane reforms and pathways to citizenship.
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