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Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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UNWELCOME

Biden’s DACA Giveaway Won’t Solve the Real Problem: DACA

Biden’s proposal to give access to health insurance is irrelevant. The real question is: What do we do with the millions of undocumented immigrants who we keep in the shadows?

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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IT’S TIME

John Fetterman Should Confront America’s Ableism Problem

The Pennsylvania senator endangered his recovery from a stroke by coming back to the campaign trail too soon. But he has a chance to start an important national conversation.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE

Joe Biden Is a Complete Liar on Immigration

The president’s border crackdown proves he’s an even bigger immigration restrictionist than Trump.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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SANITY PLEA

This Is the Healthy Way for Americans to Hate the Government

Conservatives have long believed Uncle Sam is the problem—and they’re not alone. But violence is not the answer.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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CRISIS MANAGEMENT

What the Left and Right Get Wrong About Texas Migrant Crisis

Both sides of the political divide have to come together to talk sensibly about the amount of migrants coming across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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HEAR ME OUT

Like It or Not—Here’s 5 Good Things About Trump’s Presidency

I’m the grandson of a Mexican immigrant and voted against him—twice. But even I see the appeal.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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RESET THE PUNCH CLOCK

This Labor Day, Let’s Change How We Think About Work

Americans can fight for better conditions and life balance, without losing their work ethic.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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RIGHTS ARE FOR EVERYONE

GOP Cares About Trump’s Civil Liberties—and No One Else’s

Everyone is entitled to due process (even the guilty), and no one is above the law (even ex-presidents).

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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WE NEED THEM

Undocumented Workers Feed Us. Give Them Health Care.

Migrants kept the food supply chain moving during the pandemic. California providing them with basic medical coverage is the right thing to do.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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I’M GOOD, THANKS

The Pandemic Made Me Realize I Don’t Need Lots of Friends

The much-hyped “friendship crisis” might just be a matter of people prioritizing a few close relationships over tons of flimsy social connections.

Ruben Navarrette Jr.

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