Immigration Can Revive the Middle Class, Hezbollah’s Moves in Lebanon, and More

November 22, 2021

Workers are pictured near the exit of the southbound lanes of the double deck State Route 99 highway tunnel

Immigration as an engine for reviving the middle class in midsized cities

Millions of Americans are refusing to take on low-paid work, and this has had wide-ranging effects on the economy, including supply chain disruptions and product shortages. Dany Bahar and Greg Wright explain how immigration would help relieve the pressures currently hampering growth, calm inflation, and provide a boost to Americans seeking better careers.

Supporters of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah gesture during a rally

Is Hezbollah overplaying its hand inside Lebanon?

In recent years, Hezbollah has become ever more entangled with Lebanon’s ruling elites and status quo defenders, an association that has alienated many of their compatriots. Stephanie Williams discusses what the organization’s increased involvement means for the future of the country.

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