Our Immigration Conversation Is Broken - Here's How to Have a Better One

Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk that challenges the current state of immigration discourse in the United States. Delve into historian and writer Paul A. Kramer's analysis of how the "insider vs. outsider" framing has dominated immigration debates. Discover a fresh perspective on the topic as Kramer proposes a set of new questions aimed at reshaping the conversation around whose lives, rights, and prosperity truly matter. Gain insights into the historical context of immigration arguments, the flaws in current worldviews, and the reality of immigrants' roles in American society. Learn about the importance of workers' rights, responsibility, and equality in the immigration discussion. Walk away with a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding immigration and be inspired to approach the topic with a more nuanced and inclusive mindset.

Introduction
The problem with immigration arguments
The antiimmigrant game
The three questions
What gives these questions traction
What gives natives approaches resonance
How did we get here
After the 1960s
A flawed worldview
Immigrants are inside the American workforce
The question isnt whether receiving countries will let Democrats in
Theyre already in
Workers rights
Responsibility
Equality
New questions
Conclusion