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Immigration: What Barbara Jordan Could Teach Donald Trump
By Rich Barlow

Trump could learn a lot from the late congresswoman’s reasoned, respectful thinking on this combustible issue.
- Thu, Jun 09, 2016
Beacon Hill
Massachusetts’ Potholes, And The Pitfalls Of A Proposed Tax On Millionaires
By Tim Snyder

A proposed tax on incomes over $1 million will fund Massachusetts schools and infrastructure. Unless, of course, it won’t.
- Thu, Jun 09, 2016
Life
Our Goldfish Looks Depressed
By Rich Barlow

How animal cognition science shattered my no-new-pets edict.
- Thu, Jun 09, 2016
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Ilan Stavans

Ilan Stavans is Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College.

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Latest by Ilan Stavans

Policy

Considering A Post-Chávez Latin America

By Ilan Stavans

The depth of Latin America’s democracy will be tested broadly once Hugo Chávez is out for good.

Wed, Jan 09, 2013

Politics

Not One Hispanic Leader, But Thousands: The Dreamers

By Ilan Stavans

Latinos played a crucial role in the 2012 presidential election. But, says Ilan Stavans, the biggest test is yet to come.

Wed, Jan 02, 2013

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