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2026

The Hill Jan 10

A full transition to democracy in Venezuela should be a fully bipartisan priority

The Forward Jan 7

I grew up in Venezuela. Will Maduro's ouster bring my Jewish community the security we need?

2025

The Hill Dec 12

Venezuelan exodus: A reaction to internal collapse, not U.S. pressure

The Forward Oct 19

It's time for the pro-Palestinian movement to make a radical change

The Forward Sep 25

I'm an economist. Zohran Mamdani's stance on Israel investments is misguided

The Forward Jul 29

For Jews who have supported Israel, famine in Gaza may be a breaking point

The Hill May 27

The Supreme Court just put Venezuelan lives at risk — Congress must act

The Forward Apr 18

Why can Harvard stand up to Trump? Because it didn't give in to pro-Palestinian student protests

The Forward Apr 3

Trump's Israel tariffs are a BDS dream come true — can Netanyahu make him rethink them?

2024

The Forward Jun 25

Israel needs to follow through on drafting the Haredim — for the sake of its economy, not just its military

The Forward May 6

Student protesters want universities to 'divest' from Israel. But how much have they actually invested?

The Hill Feb 15

The longest war in Israel's history is costing Israel dearly

Americas Quarterly Jan 15

Unlocking Ecuador's Migrant Paradox

2023

Americas Quarterly Jun 15

Stopping Venezuela's Exodus Hinges on Restoring Hope

Brookings Institution Mar 15

A Roadmap for Immigration Reform: Identifying Weak Links in US Immigration Policy

2022

Project Syndicate Dec 6

Higher Immigration or Higher Interest Rates for America?

Brookings Institution Oct 15

The Immigrant Workforce Supports Millions of US Jobs

Brookings Institution Sep 20

Politicians Are Playing Politics with Refugees, but These Workers Are Exactly What the US Economy Needs

Brookings Institution Jul 15

Who Are the 1 Million Missing Workers That Could Solve America's Labor Shortages?

Brookings Institution Mar 25

Countries Should Seize the Opportunity to Take in Ukrainian Refugees—It Could Transform Their Economies

2021

Harvard Business Review Jan 15

The Cost of a Single U.S. Immigration Restriction

2020

The Washington Post Apr 22

Suspending Immigration Would Only Hurt America's Post-coronavirus Recovery

Americas Quarterly Apr 15

The Gig Economy: A Lifeline for Latin American Migrants – or a Dead End?

2019

Foreign Policy Sep 15

Israeli Voters Don't Care About the Economy. They Should

The Hill Feb 15

Venezuelans must lead in building an off-ramp for Maduro

Brookings Institution Jan 10

A Wall Can't Fix What Global Migration and Refugee Compacts Can

2018

Foreign Affairs Oct 15

Latin America Is Facing a Refugee Crisis: Why It Matters That We Call Fleeing Venezuelans Refugees, Not Migrants

The Washington Post Sep 20

Refugee Status and Aid Would Unleash the Potential of Venezuelan Migrants

The Hill Sep 1

Top-down, personal sanctions the best hope for Venezuela

The Hill Feb 15

Venezuela's Refugee Crisis Will Exceed Syria's; We Must Help

2017

The Hill Dec 10

Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor...and They Will Create Jobs for Us

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