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Joe Biden and immigration
Joe Biden faces a humanitarian crisis at the southern border
A humanitarian crisis risks turning into a political one
Donald Trump thrived by painting Democrats as soft on immigration
So why are Democrats introducing the most comprehensive immigration reform for decades?
Joe Biden terminates much of Donald Trump’s legacy
What a recent flurry of executive orders shows about the drawbacks of executive fiat
Joe Biden will shift gears in Latin America
A post-populist president will encounter a region where populism has recently flourished
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Identity schemes have a part to play in the return to life as normal, but only a modest one
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Eventually, yes, but first jabs must be rigorously tested to ensure they are safe for the young as well as adults
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They are likely to make the biggest difference to international travel
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