Iraq’s upcoming elections, a brief history of recent attempts at immigration reform, and what America’s heartland economies need.
Remote work won’t save the heartland Over the past 15 months, there has been a steady stream of commentary about tech workers fleeing coastal powerhouses and how it could provide a boost to economies in the American heartland. An analysis of U.S. migration numbers by Mark Muro, Yang You, Robert Maxim, and Max Niles reveals a different story. Read more | Iraq’s upcoming elections: Voters and likely winners Iraq has been rife with internal conflict and protest movements in recent years, which will undoubtedly affect the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections in October. Marsin Alshamary breaks down the complicated social and political dynamics at play. Read more |
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