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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
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Donald Trump thrived by painting Democrats as soft on immigration
So why are Democrats introducing the most comprehensive immigration reform for decades?
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Joe Biden terminates much of Donald Trump’s legacy
What a recent flurry of executive orders shows about the drawbacks of executive fiat
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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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How useful are vaccine passports?
Identity schemes have a part to play in the return to life as normal, but only a modest one
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Should children be vaccinated against covid-19?
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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Are vaccine passports a good idea?
They are likely to make the biggest difference to international travel
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A protracted swell of cases highlights Europe’s vaccine problems
Europe stands out as a laggard among rich regions
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