Jason DeParle, a New York Times reporter and author, dives into the complexities of immigration and poverty. He shares insights from his decade-spanning journey, including his time in a Philippine shantytown. DeParle highlights the resilience of immigrants like Rosalie, who overcame hardships to thrive in the U.S. He discusses the implications of anti-immigrant sentiments on the economy and innovation, emphasizing the historical ties between immigration and civil rights. The conversation critiques policies that exacerbate inequality, especially child poverty.
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Living in a Shantytown
Jason DeParle lived with a family in a Manila shantytown for eight months to understand poverty.
He was informally "auctioned" to the family by a nun who connected him with locals.
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Sheridan Hotel
DeParle describes a moment of shared humor with Tita and other women.
They joked about his access to the Sheridan Hotel, highlighting class divisions.
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Migration's Impact
Global remittances, money sent home by migrants, are three times larger than all foreign aid budgets combined.
Migration is the world's largest anti-poverty program.
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A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves chronicles the journey of the Portagana Comodas family, from Manila's slums to global destinations, highlighting the sacrifices and triumphs of migrants seeking economic opportunities. The book centers around Rosalie, who becomes a nurse and eventually moves to the United States, illustrating the broader themes of migration and its impact on families and societies.
The new case against immigration
both legal and illegal
Mark Krikorian
In 'The New Case Against Immigration', Mark Krikorian presents a thoughtful and meticulously researched argument that America's high-tech, high-skill economy cannot effectively integrate unskilled laborers as it once did. He explores the economic, social, and demographic challenges posed by immigration in the 21st century, emphasizing the need for reduced immigration levels to ensure national stability and prosperity.
The Truly Disadvantaged
The Inner City, the Underclass, and Public Policy
William Julius Wilson
In *The Truly Disadvantaged*, William Julius Wilson examines the persistent challenges of violence, unemployment, and educational disparities in African American communities. He argues that structural changes in the labor market, rather than individual choices or cultural factors, are key to understanding these issues. Wilson advocates for race-neutral policies to improve opportunities for low-income Americans.
New York Times reporter Jason DeParle talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about his most recent book, A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves: One Family and Migration in the 21st Century. The book draws from several decades of reporting, which began when DeParle embedded himself in a shantytown with a poor family in the Philippines for eight months in the 1990s. DeParle also talks about how poverty in the US has evolved throughout his journalism career, the impact of immigration on economic inequality and vice versa, and the way political priorities shift around different generations of migrants. Plus: How will telling immigrants they're not welcome in America affect the economy and the tech industry?
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Jason DeParle (@JasonDeParle), author, A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves
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Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-large
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